Intimacy is a vital contributor to healthy bonding, and of healthy marital relationships, and an area that often becomes neglected during high-stress and/or demanding stages of life. One parent offers: “Something that I’ve found helpful after 20 years of marriage is not to forget about romantic time… Remember, these interludes don’t happen by magic; they usually involve [...]
The example of marriage we set today can and will influence the marriages of our children in the future. Young eyes and ears are ever-attentive and will often adopt the attitudes, opinions and relational styles exemplified in the home. ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of February! You will find [...]
Find out what their biggest stress will be during the day and follow up on it during the evening. Take time to learn about one of their hobbies. Showing interest in your spouse will communicate your admiration and appreciation for them, and reiterate for them their place of importance in your life. ——————————– Join us [...]
Avoid tracking your spouse to ensure he/she carries their share of the workload. Instead, adopt the attitude that it is of no importance if you end up doing more than half of what has to be done. There is no benefit in attempting to make sure that everything in your relationship is divided fifty-fifty. Instead, [...]
Right now, think of one thing. Maybe a flood of things will come to mind. Call them, write them a note, send them a card, close your electronic device and look at them, tell them. Let them know… right now! ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of February! You will [...]
People are ever-adapting and expanding. Life has a way of promoting this evolution. You and your spouse are different today than you were yesterday, and the same will be true for tomorrow. Discover one another! ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of February! You will find daily thoughts and suggestions [...]
Learn to see conflict as an opportunity to better understand differences and negotiate solutions. By taking time to really understand and work-through marital conflict, you create unity in the present and avoid similar disputes in the future. In this manner, methodical conflict-resolution serves as an investment in marital harmony. ——————————– Join us in strengthening and [...]
Don’t gossip about your spouse to family members, friends, coworkers, children, etc. Negativity breeds negativity, and seemingly innocent but demeaning conversations can in time create a cynical view of your companion. Resolve marital differences with your spouse and let others provide nourishing support. ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of [...]
Remember some problems need time. Taking time to allow emotions to de-escalate, to gather your thoughts and to evaluate your stance are all important conflict-resolution strategies that often need time. —————————— Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of February! You will find daily thoughts and suggestions throughout the month of February [...]
Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of February! You will find daily thoughts and suggestions throughout the month of February coming from staff, students, and families. You can find these updates here, on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. Tip #1: Choose who you love, love your choice The key here is choice. [...]
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