Relationships thrive on the quality of the connection between two people. When that connection begins to convert into conflict, it usually shows up first in the way you talk to each other. Many couples see even simple requests turning into heated debates or icy silence. Marriage counseling provides a structured environment where you look at […]
How to Stop Arguing with Your Spouse
There’s a reason they say marriage is “hard work.” It can take serious resolve to accept another person’s way of doing things and compromise on a forever lifestyle. If it feels like you’re spending more time arguing in your marriage than appreciating each other, it’s time to pause, reflect, and do the work. Here are […]
How to Avoid Resentment in Relationships
There are many issues that can lead to the demise of a relationship: lack of trust, money problems, infidelity, the list goes on. But one of the most common relationship killers is resentment — and this is often something we can control. Resentment is the bitter emotion that forms when we feel wronged, or […]
Is Marriage the Key to Happiness?
Study after study indicates that marriage, or married people, tend to be happier than non-married people. But this is a correlation–not a statement of cause and effect. You could assume that marriage makes people happy–or you could assume that happy people are more likely to marry. Whatever the case, I don’t suggest waiting on a […]
