marriage
Marriage is not so much a word as it is a sentence–a life sentence.
How to Maintain a Healthy Relationship with Your Spouse
Despite romance movies and novels often making marriage seem like some effortless happily ever after, in real life, over half of all marriages are doomed to fail. Healthy and happy marriages require dedication and a lot of thought. Most relationships have a honeymoon period of life being bliss and having no problem love can’t solve. It’s generally a short lived moment, however. Those problems, worries, and obligations eventually do arise, and they often strain and break marriages that aren’t built on a firm foundation. So, how do you build this firm foundation to keep your marriage solid till death do us part?
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Humans
Homosexual and Heterosexual Marriage Counseling: What’s the Difference?
Marriage counseling can be a helpful tool for those who are in dedicated relationships but dealing with conflicts that require the perspective and guidance of a third party. Overall, this type of counseling is often highly-effective for most issues and may be a route to consider if there are marital stressors that need to be addressed, so that the relationship can be strengthened and the problems straining the relationship can be eliminated. If you are a same-sex couple, you may have some questions going into therapy that many others generally don’t consider. For example, is lgbt couples counseling different than heterosexual couples counseling? In this article, we will take a closer look at some of the similarities and differences that homosexual marriage counseling has when compared to heterosexual marriage counseling.
By Casey Chesterfield7 years ago in Humans
5 Habits that Will Make Your Marriage Last
Whether you've been married for ten years or more, or you're just about to tie the knot, knowing how to make a marriage work is incredibly important. Divorce rates, while not as high as they were even a few years ago, are still staggeringly high, especially in the first few years of marriage. The truth is, it can be difficult to live with the same person every day for the rest of your life. Their habits will no longer seem endearing, but frustrating instead. While this is unavoidable, there are a few habits that you can set in place now to ensure your future success.
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Humans
When Should You Go to Couples Therapy?
Every couple has their disagreements, but some relationship issues require a little extra help. It can certainly be difficult to admit you need help, but doing so can make your partnership stronger than ever. By finding a couples therapist that you trust, you can learn tools to manage conflicts, and move through challenging times together.
By Tobias Gillot7 years ago in Humans
Why You and Your Partner Need Therapy
It’s no secret that every couple has their rough patches. Sometimes issues can build up over time. Other times, problems seem to come out of nowhere, and take both partners by surprise. If you’re in a same-sex relationship, you also have another set of challenges to contend with.
By Carlos Fox7 years ago in Humans
Divorce May Not Be the Answer
Why, oh why, is there such a lack of communication among families these days! Whatever happened to the notion of working things out through the use of communication? These are just two of the many questions I ask myself whenever I hear of divorce between couples whom I know, don’t know, or even celebrity couples. I don’t want to stereotype celebrities because, like us, they’re individuals with huge incomes earned from their crafts of either singing, acting, writing, dancing, etc. in front of millions of viewers. However, I have noticed that an awful lot of divorces are among celebrities, though I won’t name any names. Still, how can a woman decide, “This just isn’t working out. I want a divorce,” so quickly after giving birth to a second child that you both supposedly prayed for? If it’s not a case of physical abuse or verbal abuse, it should be worth considering what drew you to your significant other or spouse in the first place. What was it about him that made you give him that second look? What was it about her that made you have to have her phone number at first sight? What gave you the nerve to approach her to introduce yourself as possibly the man of her dreams? I’ve often heard people say that when it comes to making big decisions a person must look deep within himself or herself before making any life changing decisions. The first time that I heard that expression I thought, “as if our eyes could turn around and look inside our bodies." That would truly be a sight to see; all of the major organs operating to keep us functioning as human beings. Still, I understood what that concept meant due to circumstances in which it was used.
By Nathonia Smith7 years ago in Humans
Your Relationship Can Survive Infertility
For some couples, attempting to conceive is a years-long battle. Having a baby is one of the most emotional things you’ll go through in your marriage, as it is, and if you are struggling to conceive, the effects can be devastating on your relationship. Everyone handles setbacks and obstacles differently, and that’s completely normal, but it can be frustrating. It’s hard to feel united when you’re both feeling different emotions at the same time.
By Donna Maurer7 years ago in Humans
5 Reasons Engaged Couples Should Sign a Prenup Before Marriage
When the engagement buzz wears off, you will be left contemplating about all those boxes that need to be checked off before the big day. This is the time for a future husband and wife to sit down and have a talk about whether or not they should get a prenup. Sure, it’s far less romantic than choosing your honeymoon dream destination, but it’s definitely more important. Having that in mind, here are some reasons why you should sign the agreement as well as some dos and don’ts you should be aware of.
By Leila Dorari7 years ago in Humans
Marriage
Think marriage makes life easy? Think again. Either you can make your marriage worth living or a living hell! Marriage is a bond between two people. When you vow to be with each other "'til death do us part," mean it from the depth of your heart. Marriage should be promising each other a life of happiness and support as our 24/7 support in online editing service. Marriage isn't a game—therefore, don't take it lightly. Oh, and a great tip for those who aren't married: Don't get married thinking it'll change him/her. 99 percent of the it doesn't happen!
By Rose Sours7 years ago in Humans
Extramarital Attraction
You meet the man or woman of your dreams, marry them, maybe have a kid or two, and maybe you feel like it’s day one with them all the time. You’re happy, they’re happy and life is happy. Years pass and maybe you hold onto that feeling. Or maybe (and more than likely), you find yourself growing tired of your partner. They’ve changed, a little at a time, and things you once found cute or quirky are now annoying and aggravating.
By Kathryn Parker7 years ago in Humans
