When Staying at Home Challenges Your Marriage

Despite what some people think, being a stay at home mom is a lot of work. Children to care for, a house to somehow keep clean, maybe even a work at home job or home business. It’s not as easy as it may appear on the surface. Being a stay at home mom can also sometimes be a strain on a marriage. There are reasons for this, such as money. But resentments can build if not brought into the light. One common resentment is simply that one partner doesn’t have to work outside the home. It is... Read more »

Romance and the Stay at Home Mom

It can be hard feeling romantic after spending all day with the kids. You’re often worn out by the time your husband gets home, and there are probably still the dinner dishes to be done and the kids to get ready for bed. It’s often no wonder romance falls by the wayside. But if you work at it you can restore the romantic aspects of your relationship. If sheer exhaustion is a part of the problem, make sure your husband understands that. And then tell him if you need more help when he’s... Read more »

Can A Man And My Wife Be Friends?

Newman was a middle aged businessman. He had a best friend named Bert. Newman and Bert had been friends for about seven years. Newman was happily married to Tracy, his wife of 18 years. Newmans job often called for him to travel. They lived in a nice suburban neighborhood. It was one of the better neighborhoods in the area. There were lots of activities and plenty of space between the homes. Newman lived pretty close to Bert, so he often asked him to look in on Tracy when he was away. Bert helped... Read more »

Improve Your Marriage Using the Law of Attraction!

With a relationship that is core-attitude incompatible (for instance, a Pollyanna and an Oscar-the-Grouch) the individual that understands the power of the mind is the one that can intentionally create peace and harmony in the relationship. In other words, the one that is willing to intentionally apply the law of attraction to improve the relationship is the one that will ultimately be the cause of that experience. Of course, there’s a couple of catches! When we choose to change or grow our... Read more »

Military Marriages

Your fiance will not be limited in his choices whether married or single, unless he has an “exceptional family member” who requires he be stationed near certain specialty medical care or educational facilities. For the most part, all specialties are open to anyone who meets the statutory and performance requirements for the job. What I mean by that is, he will have to have the minimum required scores on his armed services vocational aptitude battery (A.S.V.A.B.), and perform sufficiently... Read more »

What You Should Know About Wedding Insurance

Although no potential bride or groom wants to think about something ruining their wedding day, emergencies and disasters can and do happen and are out of our control. Wedding insurance can give you peace of mind and protect you from the unexpected, but is it worth the added cost? Here are some facts for you and your betrothed to consider when deciding whether to obtain wedding insurance. What is wedding insurance? A wedding insurance policy protects a couple who is getting married against unforeseen... Read more »

A Few Quick Strategies On Christian Marriage Counseling

Marriages are said to be made in heaven but there are times when these marriages need help. There is any number of marriage counselors who can help couples find ways to save their marriage. For Christian couples seeking help from Christian marriage counseling this is a way to preserve their marriage. These counselors have not just the experience of rescuing marriages but they have strong faith in the word of God. For these Christian marriage counseling advisors the realness of marriage is one that... Read more »

Ideas On What To Get For Your Anniversary

My best suggestion for you since Feb. comes before Aug. is to do something nice for your wife. Take her to dinner and make sure that you have flowers on your anniversary and during that time..talk to her about your idea. Explain to her your plans for Aug. and how you want to renew your vows. This way you have informed her on your anniversary. The only problem I could see is maybe she would want to do it on her anniversary and the only way to find out is by telling her your secret. You know her best... Read more »

Don’t Delay Seeking Help If You Are Experiencing Relationship Problems

Seeking advice for problems with our relationships can be fraught with difficulties. If you have a leaky roof you get it fixed straight away, but did you know that on average it takes us 6 years to fix a relationship or sexual problem? By that time things are so bad the lawyers have to be called in. Treat your counselor as your best buddy. So if you and your wife are arguing all the time get help before you stop talking altogether. Just recently there was a magazine article which asked whether the... Read more »

Use Your Wedding to Build Your Marriage

During the months prior to your wedding day it’s easy to forget that you are building more than a wedding - you are building your marriage. It sounds ominous, but it’s really a great opportunity. During the period of time when you plan your wedding you can learn more about each other’s strengths and weaknesses than you probably have had an opportunity to learn before. That knowledge, in turn, will provide you with a good start as you build your marriage. The key, though, is to... Read more »