We must first understand what it means when we say we for give you. Forgiveness is not an easy thing to do in any situation. It’s even harder when you must forgive someone that you love and trust very much….
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Divorce used to be the number one reason for a couple to want counseling. It was often the last resort for many to save their marriage. However, like all things do, marriage counseling has changed. It has become a successful…
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Do Expectations In Marriage Change Over The Years? Although it has been a number of years now, I can still remember a young boy in his early 20’s getting up at 6AM, to go to work. I’d hurry home after…
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When we first fall in love with someone and marry them, the last thing we think about is falling out with them. We are entirely focused on how wonderful the other person is and how good they make us feel,…
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People marry expecting to stay in love forever. Changes come to a marriage that many misinterpret as falling out of love. If the expectations in marriage did not change over the years, all marriages would fail. The expectations change in…
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Many couples are skeptical when it comes to discussing marital problems. What couples in this situation may see is that issues cannot be resolved within the couple, and that outside help is needed to resolve things in a manner acceptable…
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To fight fairly in a marriage, or in any arena, one must stick to the issue at hand. For instance, it would be counter-productive to bring up something that happened a year ago in the marriage if ones partner were…
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If regularly read newspapers, chances are that you will stumble upon wedding announcements any given day of the week. Despite this, there is a big difference in those who enter into matrimony today compared to those who did 40 or…
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Couples date for weeks, months and years. Some of them break-up, some of them marry. Then there are those who simply date or move in together without ever marrying. Do couples still focus on getting married eventually? They go about…
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Why be married when you just be committed… Okay, first of all, let me start off by saying that I love my husband. Absolutely adore him and would never leave him. (Might kill him, but would never leave him.) Secondly,…
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Beyond Myself?: Marriage Do you want to know what is the number one reason for divorce? It is selfishness! When you decide to marry another person you are giving up yourself. This formation of a new union should lead to…
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It is a fallacy to assume because someone is divorced that individual has somehow “failed.” To remain in a questionable relationship would be a failure. To divorce, move on, and improve your life circumstance is a success. There are myriad…
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When you walk down the aisle in that beautiful white dress, did you have any idea you would be expected to feed your husband because he is incapable of doing it? Did a husband think of what his views may…
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Most marriages fight over 3 key issues, power, money, and sex. Occasionally, extended family issues bleed over into the marriage, but most of those center on one of these 3 issues. Because fighting can extend far beyond standing toe to…
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As a licensed mental health professional, I work with many couples who are in crisis in their marriage. Sometimes it is because there is a real underlying mentl health condition that interfers with establishing healthy relationships. Sometimes it is because…
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Marriage is difficult. Any marriage. When a marriage fails, there are many possible reasons. Married too young, married and did not know what to do, married someone that did not pull their weight in the relationship, married to someone who…
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