Five Tips to Keeping the Love in Marriage Alive Write a note of love – this classic way to express yourself has been replaced in our modern times. Do not send an email, text or other virtual communication; write them an old fashion pen and paper note expressing your love. Attend a Seminar or Class … [Read more…]
I have been doing professional counseling for about 20 years, and there are some common questions that potential new clients ask regarding counseling. I would like to answer some of these common questions. How does counseling work? Counseling sessions are normally one hour in length, yet the first session, I like to meet with the … [Read more…]
Marriage is a partnership between two individuals that is meant to last a lifetime. Why do so many marriages fail? Why do 50% of the marriages in the United Stated end up in divorce? This is a million dollar question. This article will address three important areas that cause marriages to crumble. #1 Emotional Management … [Read more…]
Fighting fair in marriage is an attitude and a skill; a skill that must be learned and practice to have a successful marriage. The following are some basic guidelines for fighting fair in marriage: 1. Deal With The Issue Quickly – don’t let it linger indefinitely 2. Deal With Only One Issue At A Time … [Read more…]
It takes work to have a good marriage and the following are 10 practical suggestions to improve the quality of your marriage. Practice these principles and you will reap great benefits. 1. Create a date night either every week or every other week. 2. Every day pray to be loving, forgiving and appreciative. 3. Tell … [Read more…]
In the United States we have an epidemic of divorce. Marriage is the sacred institution that provides the foundation for the individual, the family, the community and the nation. When marriages fall apart, the individual, the family, the community and the nation fall apart. Even a greater tragedy is the fact that the rates of … [Read more…]
As a marriage counselor, one of the most common problems for a couple is the inability to effectively communicate. Often, a past problem has not been resolved because of the lack of communication, and the small hill of a problem grows into a mountain. Lack of effective communication not only causes problems for married couples, … [Read more…]
A blended family or step parenting can be a very big challenge for everyone involved. The following are some guidelines to make the new family unit function more effectively. Be Patient – A natural family is created slowly, yet a blended family is more abrupt. Allow time for adjustment. Make Respect a Rule – Demand … [Read more…]
There are 3 levels of agreement. The first level is the lightest and most casual which we will call an agreement. An agreement is a simple commitment between two people, such as making an appointment to go to lunch next Friday at a certain restaurant. The next level of agreement is a Contract. This type … [Read more…]