I've heard it said many times that money problems is the leading cause of marital distress and divorce. However more and more the research is showing that financial problems is NOT the cause of divorce (Click here to read the whole article by Liz Pulliam Weston). ...
Without Trust it is impossible to have a healthy relationship. Trust is an essential component of being with someone, and it helps to make up the foundation that the relationship is built upon. Little or no trust in a relationship equals a very shaky foundation. The...
Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like – Will Rogers So I find this quote to be quite humorous, because it’s so true… It’s crazy… but true none the less, and so many of us waste so much of our...
Being in love is one of life’s most exciting experiences. Sometimes though the goal of being in a loving relationship, can lead people to do and put up with unhealthy things. I encourage people to be open and honest with themselves when things begin to feel...
I was recently asked to answer the question "Should a married person have a 'best friend' of the opposite sex?" A very important question to discuss. My response is below: A ‘best friend’ could be defined as the ‘closest person to you’, ‘someone that knows you...
Comparing ourselves and what we have to others; yes we know it happens and if we are honest we’ll admit that we catch ourselves doing it from time to time. We live in a culture that thrives on getting us to do just that; compare ourselves and what we have with the...
Sarcasm and criticism, two things one can likely expect to encounter in relationships. As common or natural as these things might seem, it is however very important that partners be mindful about just how much sarcasm and criticism they are using. As much as you’re...
Wanting aspects about your partner to be different is a common complaint. Wanting things about your partner to change and trying to make them change however are two different things. Wanting change, speaks of having a difference of opinions on how things should be. ...
No one likes being around a person with a bad attitude, but if we are honest, we have all experienced being at a place in life, where our attitude has NOT been good. I believe that a bad attitude begins with some kind of ‘upset’ feeling that begin deep down inside of...
Psalm 118:24 This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. I know… I know… some days it seems like there really isn’t much to be thankful for. But don’t believe the lie! There is ALWAYS something to be thankful for, but if you aren’t being...
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