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How Personal Growth Fuels a Stronger Relationship
Introduction Personal growth plays a crucial role in shaping healthy, lasting relationships. As individuals, our capacity to understand ourselves, communicate openly, and handle challenges directly influences how we connect with our partners. When we focus on personal growth, we become more […]
Better Marriages Prepares us for “In Sickness and in Death”
Huw Christopher, Pasadena, California My wife, Rachel, was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2018. Having spent years nurturing and growing our relationship, we’d never quite considered that one day one of us would end up alone. When Rachel was diagnosed she […]
How to reignite the sparks from your earliest days together
Are you like me? When I met Greg (the one-and-only love of my life) I had butterflies in my stomach! When we met (I was engaged to be married to another man 3 months later. . . ). I knew […]
Post-Wedding To-Do’s: Tackling Employer-Provided Benefits
When you get married, so much of your lives join as one. Maybe your last name, where you live, and your finances but, this doesn’t just happen all at once. Each of these are things that will require a conversation […]
What is the Relationship Between Better Marriages and Close Companions
What's the relationship between Better Marriages and Close Companions? We're one big happy family with a common mission! Our legal name, the name under which we were founded as a 501(c)(3), is Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment (ACME). In 2009, the […]
How to Stop Fighting About Money
Introduction One of the most notoriously combustible topics is money. When left unaddressed in relationships, even the healthiest couples can become plagued by financial disagreement. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Check out these tips to learn how to get […]
How Does Grief Affect a Marriage? Plus Five Ways to Cope
Guest Post Marriage is all about facing obstacles as a team. And one of the most difficult obstacles we face in life is losing someone we love. When grief strikes, every part of your life can take a hit, including your […]
How To Plan The Perfect Prudent Wedding For Less Than $5000 In 2022
Wedding PlanningWedding Venues “Simplicity is not about deprivation. Simplicity is about a greater appreciation for things that really matter.” You’re an average-income American citizen who makes a medium of $52,000 a year. How would paying about half of that for one night […]
3 Tips for Financially Preparing to Buy Your First Home
Guest Post Buying your first home can be one of the most exciting — and stressful — moments of your life. Knowing how much you can realistically afford, house hunting, and qualifying for a mortgage can feel overwhelming. But don’t panic! […]
Financial Moves for Married Couples
Guest Post According to a recent study couples that argue about finances at least once a week are 30% more likely to get divorced. The same study, conducted over three years, also found that couples with no assets at the beginning […]
