Archive for December, 2009


What Makes a Marriage Work

What makes a marriage work?  I’ve been thinking about this topic quite a bit lately and made a few contributions to the Forum on this website.  Many different styles of marriage work.  People have different ways of making a happy life together.  Being compatible is a good start, but is not enough.  I propose that [...]

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Tips for Handling Marital Conflict

Nothing Is Ever Perfect But Ee Can Resolve Conflict In A Tacful Manner Some people would say that a couple’s ability to handle  marital conflict determines the fate of their relationship.  I tend to agree.  Conflict is a normal part of life.  If people bury it, it festers and kills romantic feelings.  If conflict is [...]

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Enjoying Life Promotes a Happy Marriage

If your relationship feels bland, perhaps you haven’t been bringing enough excitement into your lives.  Sometimes we blame our relationship when we are in fact not fulfilling out own  potential for fun and fulfillment. To get out of a rut, consider how you can enjoy peak experiences.  Look back over your life and remember your [...]

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20 Questions—Knowing Their Favorites

The Top 20 Things to Know About Your Partner ~ What do you Really Know about Them? So what do you know about your spouse, lover or new best friend? Could you name his favorite color, type of music, the vacation she considers to be the ultimate? We may not go into relationships focusing on [...]

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When Is It Our Turn?-“Re-Feathering The Nest”?

We Have So Many Plans as to How our Life is Going to Be. The relationship that we typically imagine goes something like this: We are young and fit and in love, we know we are better together then apart and so we get married and vow to stay that way till the end of [...]

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