When you’ve got company coming for the holidays, it’s common to feel a little frantic. All of those projects you’ve put off, those bits of clutter you haven’t taken care of – they all suddenly come rushing to your attention… Every speck of dust or smudgy window is a reason to feel self conscious about […]
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Can Snoring End Your Marriage?
If you’ve ever lived with an intense snorer, you know how trying it can be. If you’re married to one (or are one yourself), it can have more consequences than mere annoyance – in fact, it can put your whole relationship at risk! A little bit of snoring from time to time is to be […]
Are You Under Too Much Stress?
Stress… That powerful word that describes so many of the struggles we face each day. We all know the feeling: elevated heart rate, anxiety, tension – and we all know that it can come from many, many different sources. We get stressed out about our jobs, our finances, the ever-growing to do list… And of […]
The Queen’s Secret to a 69 year Marriage
This past November, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. The couple married in 1947, when Elizabeth was 21 and Philip was 26. They met when Elizabeth was just 13, and when they reconnected as young adults, they fell quickly in love. Their marriage has, of course, been in the public […]
How to Help a Loveless Marriage
When a marriage feels “loveless,” there’s very obviously a problem. Whether that lack of love is marked by hostility or indifference (both are common), it indicates that somewhere along the way, you and your spouse have grown apart, are no longer communicating effectively, and have let the marriage slip into a place that isn’t satisfying […]
How The Holidays Can Threaten Your Marriage
The holiday season – that stretch of time from Thanksgiving through Christmas and the New Year – is often seen as a time for family and togetherness. In many cases, this is true! We may have more time off work, family in town for a visit, traditions and gatherings that help us connect with our […]
The Gift Of Gratitude
For most people, Thanksgiving is already set aside for family and loved ones, but beyond your regularly planned family events, the holiday is also a great chance for some extra closeness with your spouse. To fit with the Thanksgiving theme, it’s a time to really show your husband or wife how much you appreciate having […]
Jon Bon Jovi’s 27-Year Marriage
With a new album out and a tour on the horizon, Jon Bon Jovi (and the rest of the band that bears his name) is still a rock star. The band’s sheer statistics are impressive – 13 studio albums and 2 live albums, more than 130 million records sold across the world, and more than […]
My Wife’s Mood Swings Are Out of Control!
Of all the things that can threaten marriages, unpredictability and mood swings are one of the worst. It can come in many forms, from mental health problems to addiction, anger issues to basic dishonesty – but they all boil down to inconsistency and unpredictability. When you don’t know what to expect from day to day […]
10 Date Ideas for November
As the weather starts to get colder and the holiday season draws near, it’s a great time of year to spend quality time with your spouse. The dates you and your spouse enjoy are your chance to connect as a couple, and making a point to spend this kind of time together is integral to […]