One thing most people never dream of is their partner betraying them! Yet, unfortunately, it seems to be the popular topic of conversations these days because of celebrities and their relationships. How do you handle unfaithfulness in your relationship? Let’s take a look at some tips that might be helpful to you. 1) Allow Yourself To Grieve There is
Is money causing conflict in your relationship? Money fights and money problems have been the leading cause of divorce for decades. Being in agreement about your finances is essential to a happy marriage. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest mistakes couples make in regards to money and the ways that these problems can be fixed. 1. Avoiding
Burdened with feelings of guilt? Have you done something to cause hurt to your friend or spouse? Let’s take a look at what you can do when those feelings start to take over your whole being. 1) Pay Attention to the Feelings Guilt is simply a sign telling your conscience that something is wrong. Embrace your feelings, feeling guilty
When most people in our culture think about pornography and who is accessing it online, their thoughts automatically go to the male population. Would it surprise you to know that women represent 30% of the internet pornography consumers (Internet Pornography Statistics, 2008; Nielsen//NetRatings, April 2005)? It is time to stop with the “old school” thinking that it is just a
When an affair has occurred, who is to blame? The responsibility most often should be allocated to the betrayer of the relationship – the husband. This is not to say the “other woman” does not have responsibility, especially if she knew he was married. However,it's understandable that the other woman becomes the target for a lot of the anger and
Today, we are encouraged to take on lots of new commitments, doing many things, but potentially doing few things well like our most important relationship. Did you know that new research from Umea University indicates that a 45-minute commute each way increases the likelihood of a breakup by 40%? This study examined the habits of 2 million couples over 10
Unforgiveness does its work slowly. It’s almost like mold behind a wall, you may not notice it this day or the next day, but eventually you will experience its harmful effects. Here are 4 Ways Unforgiveness Destroys Your Marriage: 1. We increasingly limit the intimacy of our relationship. Unforgiveness is like a wall that you are building a brick at
According to recent research out of a Belgium university, happiness follows a U-shaped curve during a person’s lifetime. This study showed that middle-aged people are the unhappiest. Could this be the death of ambition and the beginning of the road to acceptance? Young adults dream of the possibilities and have hopes for their future, while adults, past 50, have become
Different Schedules, snoring, restless leg syndrome or the kids? More and more couples are saying good night before going their separate ways to different bedrooms! Is this new trend healthy for couples? When couples make a decision to sleep in separate bedrooms, they most likely did not come to that choice lightly. However, if couples are not being intentional about
Are you a part of this social-networking phenomenon? It has been described as addictive and “like crack.” I, myself, have joined Facebook in the last year. I got tired of “why aren’t you on Facebook?” Please don’t get me wrong, I love staying connected with family and friends through the network, however, I have several clients that have ruined
