Many couples fear conflict and confrontation, even when there are healthy boundaries to be established, not only within the marriage relationship but also with extended family, friends and acquaintances. Have you been labeled as being “too nice” in relationships? It is that imbalance of one person generally on the receiving end of time, energy and…
My husband and I just celebrated 5 years of marriage—and when I look back, I smile, remembering lots of laughter, sweet conversations, the birth of our first baby, and even the bliss of curling up on the couch and watching a stupid movie far too late on a Friday night. But I also remember what…
When your spouse walks into the door of your home, does he or she think “Phew, I’m home now” or “Oh boy, here it comes.” You’re here reading this article so I know you want your spouse to think of the first phrase. Of course, a neat home is nice, but even better is a…
Rare is the marriage that does not go through at least a few crises—present party included. While none of us are responsible for the poor choices that someone else makes, we do have a corporate responsibility to support each other. This is especially true if we stood up for our friends or if we answered…
We were standing in the aisle next to the ice cream freezer at Target when I realized how marrying your opposite can create matrimonial chaos. I had a hankering for cookies and cream ice cream, but my man was balking at the price. He wanted to know why the size of the container had shrunk…
