Relationship maintenance? Really? Nothing valuable maintains itself. Your house. Car. Investments. All of them must be maintained well to protect their value over years. Marriages are no different. If you want yours to “run smoothly,” you absolutely have to engage in...
Imagine this: you’re sitting on the couch, watching television with your partner. Things have been tense recently – maybe you’ve even been actively fighting. But you’re still not sure what to do about it, and communicating your feelings seems impossible. So naturally...
Sticks and stones may break your bones, but let’s be honest: words hurt, too. Even after years of a marriage where you and your partner are completely open and honest with each other, it’s still wise to set some boundaries and refrain from using words and phrases that...
Jobs, kids, politics, money – all these things can stir up nerves. And when you bring those stressors into your relationship, it can lead to a fight. So what can you do to de-stress? One effective way to combat stress is the practice of cultivating “mindfulness.”...
Jobs, kids, politics, money – all these things can stir up nerves. And when you bring those stressors into your relationship, it can lead to a fight. So what can you do to de-stress? One effective way to combat stress is the practice of cultivating “mindfulness.”...
So you’ve reached your boiling point. It seems like no matter how you try to resolve a situation, nothing works, and your partner is still upsetting you. Then it hits you. What needs to be done. You’re going to have to give them an ultimatum: shape up – or else. Time...
Relationship maintenance? Really? Nothing valuable maintains itself. Your house. Car. Investments. All of them must be maintained well to protect their value over years. Marriages are no different. If you want yours to “run smoothly,” you absolutely have to engage in...