Many marriages, following the honeymoon, lose the wind in their romantic sails and wallow in the doldrums for months, and even years. Marriages that were once exciting and loving can also get caught in the romantic doldrums, causing a slowRead more…
Making a Marriage Last
For anyone contemplating marriage, here are seven straightforward recommendations that will increase the chance of living happily ever after: A Sunday school teacher once gave me some advice that I never forgot. He said, “Don’t marry the person you thinkRead more…
Premarital Counseling Necessary?
Do you recommend premarital counseling for engaged couples? If so, why? My fiancee and I have spent hours getting to know each other over the past year, so why should we bother with the time and expense of counseling? PremaritalRead more…
Emotional Differences Between Men and Women
How do men and women differ emotionally, and are those differences caused by cultural influences or genetic factors? No doubt, some of the differences in masculine and feminine characteristics are culturally induced. It is foolish, however, to discount the impactRead more…
Smart Marriages
Successful couples have the same number ofdisagreements as couples who divorce.Even more interesting, research shows that all couples disagree about the same basic issues – money, kids, sex, housework, in-laws, and time.Read more…
Research Shows The Reality of the Crazy Cycle
Does a husband react to criticism more than a wife does? And, if a wife becomes contemptuous, is this an emotional killer?Read more…