Marriage is a wonderful journey that allows two people to be enjoyably content. Being comfortable, cozy, secure and clicking along nicely is the essence of being married. It is a date for life perhaps, but one that comes with a…
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Recovering your self esteem after a bad marriage can take a while. A rough divorce can knock anyone for a loop, and leave you with a distinct sense of failure. You may feel massive guilt or shame, and even blame…
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This is the question many men and women ask themselves after a relationship has ended and even sometimes before one begins. So really, is it better to have loved and lost than never to have loved? In my opinion, based…
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Over the 40 years that I have been counseling individual and couples, I have very often worked with people who are considering leaving their marriage. Often they say things like: * I no longer feel close or intimate with my…
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The honeymoon is over, you’ve settled into your respective daily routines, you’re working toward the perfect life…but somewhere along the way, the romance has started to wane.  All too often, couple encounter this problem; the pathway from the altar to…
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While I would really like to believe that a marriage of love is the best type of marriage, the reality is that many times it isn’t.  The problem with marrying for love is that often times you are marrying someone…
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Finding yourself in a sexless marriage isn’t what you signed up for, but if it is not a loveless marriage you will be able to cope with the situation.  First, you need to understand why the relationship is sexless.  If…
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According to the most recent statistics, the divorce rate, often quoted (even by this author in psychology classes) as 50% of marriages, is actually closer to the low 40 percentile. (Divorce Rate: It’s Not as High as You Think, By…
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Love takes on a new meaning for many of us when we become parents.  Children demand our attention as they are unable to care for themselves.  Often parents find that the new demands on their times (regardless of how welcome)…
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Having children can be an immensely rewarding and enriching experience and there is no question about it: once you’ve had a child your life will change forever. Even so there is no reason why, after having children, the romance and…
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Dealing with the problems that arise in a marriage by cutting out the intimate portion out of the relationship is never a good idea and rarely if ever works. Sure it may work in the movies or on television, but…
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Marriage makes many people take their relationship for granted. While married, many people believe that their spouse will honor his marriage vows to them for a lifetime, however, even when  that turns out to be true at least theoretically, none…
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You can only hold hands for so long and then its time to get down to business. A lot of women serve as the problem with sex in the marriage. The only thing they focus on is the wedding, the…
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Once the newlywed phase of marriage comes to an end, it is time for the real work of marriage to set in. Although marriage is a wonderful thing and there are few, if any, relationships that will ever be able…
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With today’s divorce rates skyrocketing, the family is suffering the loss. It makes you wonder if couples just take the easy way out through divorce. Most often they have really not given it their best shot? We don’t always give…
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Many people think they have settled for less in their marriage. I have felt that way at times. I am sure that my husband has felt that way at times as well. However, I have been married for over twenty-five…
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Kids are a beautiful gift that can be the perfect finishing touch to any relationship.  Many parents can’t imagine their lives without their children.  They fill the days with activities for the kids, and the overall thought process focuses on…
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You should talk about your fantasies with your spouse or partner.  Sharing your fantasies is a form of trust and a way to build intimacy.  Both of you should share all your little inside secrets and thoughts.  It helps to…
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Don’t let anyone convince you that long lasting relationships have to become stale or boring. It takes years to build a truly great love relationship, and those years can be full of excitement. Here are some tips to help keep…
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