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Marriage Tips: Jealousy is Not a Positive Sign in a Relationship

When we think of someone getting jealous, we think that it means they must really care about us. Jealousy is not a positive sign in a relationship though because jealousy is a very negative emotion. The idea that you can test someone’s love for you by flirting with another person and that how your spouse reacts is an indicator of their love is not only faulty, it’s dangerous. Jealousy has its roots low self-esteem and fear. People are more likely to be jealous when they don’t believe they are lovable or that they are not worthy of being loved. They … Continue reading →

One of the Biggest Threats to Marriage

All kinds of things may come to mind when you read the title, but the biggest threat to marriage may come as a surprise. The couple that never fights, may be the couple headed for divorce court. In other words, the strongest indicator that a marriage won’t last is avoidance. Avoiding each other? Sure, but this is more about avoiding issues and avoiding conflicts. Instead of speaking up, some couples avoid disagreements, conflicts, and confrontations at all costs. Unfortunately, those costs can be huge. People who choose to avoid controversy really aren’t protecting their marriages at all. A proud declaration, … Continue reading →

Marriage Problems or Money Problems?

Money problems can be one of the worst sources of stress in a marriage. If you and your mate recognize that it is the stress of financial problems that is causing strain in your marriage, you’ll be less likely to take things out on each other. Instead, you can work together to find solutions to these problems and avoid resentment. First, sit down and discuss the situation with your spouse at a convenient time. Go over the bills and decide together which ones must be paid first. Pay what you can and decide how to deal with the rest. This … Continue reading →

Marriage: Solving Problems Together

Marriage is often described as a partnership. That means both partners are supposed to work together, to be a team. It can be difficult to work together when problems arise and emotions are running high. The key is to begin working on problems right away instead of waiting until a small issue because a full blown crisis. For example, money problems can be difficult to discuss. If one spouse is careful with money while the other spends like there is not tomorrow, it will lead not only to financial problems, but also to resentment. The saver will feel like he … Continue reading →

When Infertility Becomes an Issue

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Infertility is one of the most difficult things a couple can face together. When it comes to deciding to have a baby, most couples begin the natural way. It can take several months before they begin to take notice of the arrival of the monthly cycle with feelings of depression and disappointment. Most doctors define infertility as something that faces couples that have tried repeatedly to conceive a child, but failed to be successful after a year’s worth of attempts. The Emotional Drain It is emotionally draining to desire to create a child only to be routinely disappointed each month. … Continue reading →

Ten Signs that Your Spouse may be Cheating

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So you think your spouse might be cheating on you? The very fact that you are suspicious is a good indication that something sinister may be going on. That’s because we all have intuition. Whether you call it a “sixth sense,” “warning bells,” or “red flags,” trust that inner voice. Unless you are generally a suspicious person and have a history of being overly possessive and accusing, your fears are probably justified. I have personal experience with this, which explains this guest-blog. The multiple infidelities in my first marriage turned me into a housewife-by-day, detective-by-night. I got really good at … Continue reading →

The Start of A Story

I want to share a little story with you, because like with many things talking about other people can help us deal with our own realities. It’s part of what makes dramas so appealing. When you see others confront and cope with problems, it can help you cope with your own. Sometimes, watching a tragedy can remind us of what we have now and why we should appreciate it more. So today, I want to tell you a story about John and Jane. John and Jane met more than a dozen years ago. They were attracted to each other, but … Continue reading →