Financial Disaster Root Cause of Common Marriage Problems

Independent studies by consumer credit and marriage counseling services show that financial issues are one of the most common marriage problems and are near the top of the list for causing marriage break ups.

Fair Fighting In Relationships? Why Even Fight At All?

It's not whether or not we fight in our relationships that matters. It's how fighting is done. If done right, fights can strengthen our personal connections.

The Little Things Count

When looking for ways to spice up a relationship, many of us think that the only way to get the attention of our spouse is through a grand gesture. While there's nothing wrong with planning and preparing an elaborate candlelight dinner or taking a weekend away, keep in mind that the little things can make a big difference.

How To Say You're Sorry And Make It Mean Something

Ever been in trouble with your wife or girlfriend? Of course you have, if you have known each other any time at all! We can't help it, as guys we always do something or say something without thinking that upsets our significant other.

4 Basic Steps to Begin Your Wedding Planning

With wedding planning some decisions have to be made early on. Here are four basic tips to get you started in the right direction.

What Women REALLY Want

Men like their women to be happy, Women like their men to be strong.

Couples Relationship Assessment Quiz - Part 3: Conscious Listening

Can you say what you mean and have your partner hear what you mean? Conscious Listening is critical to the success of Co-Creating a Conscious Relationship. Both partners must take a role in speaking and listening. You will always have issues, thoughts, feelings, and problems, on your Journey from I-TO-WE, but you will not be able to resolve them without effective communication skills and techniques. This assessment helps you recognize the elements of communication in which you shine, and the elements that need attention.

The 6 Conscious Listening Rules for the Sender in Discussions

Do you always get your message across? Does your partner hear what you want him or her to hear? Conscious Listening is an essential component in Co-Creating a Conscious Relationship and being a good Sender will assure that you get your message across. If you sometimes struggle with emotional conversations, here are some guidelines for you to follow.

That Extra Mile

Friendship is life's sweetest gift

How to Help A Relationship Develop

Some men go through three main phases before entering into a serious relationship. The second phase can prove to be most perplexing and misinterpreted if a woman does not understand the complexity of this phase. If a woman can understand phase two, she can then take steps, allowing the relationship to transgress naturally into phase three. Phase three, of course, is a strong, solid and committed relationship.

Your Rusty Relationship: Top Tips For Keeping It Well Oiled

Ah, those were the days... when it was all about stolen kisses and strolls in the moonlight. These days you'd be happy if he just stopped leaving the toilet seat up.

7 Secrets to Staying Positive in the Face of Negativity

Remaining positive when dealing with negative people in your life can be quite a challenge. Use these 7 tips to maintain your positive attitude and avoid getting infected with someone else's negativity.

If You Want To Rekindle The Passion In Your Relationship Try These Things Now

Don’t wait until your relationship is totally dead to try to reawaken the passion. It takes a sincere effort to be aware of the passion starting to fade and being willing to do something about it.

Mum Beds Son's Mate?

While I don't want to be seen as condoning the above actions, let's face it, such relationships have occurred for years and in this day and age the very idea and inspirations for such actions are highlighted through films and television programs.

The Changing Face of Change

Anyone who knows the military would advise, if you fear and resist change - don't become a military spouse. Tell that to my daughter.