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Turkey, Pie, and Political Sighs: Keeping the Peace This Thanksgiving
Introduction Ah, Thanksgiving—a day for gratitude, gravy, and that one family member who always brings up politics between bites of stuffing. You came for family and turkey, not a debate, right? Don’t worry, though. Here’s how to dodge drama and keep […]
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 […]
Dinner Conversation Starters
Download your free Dinner Conversation Starters. Whether 2 or 200 around the table, stimulate conversation and learn more about each other. IDEA: cut into strips, fold and place in basket. Pass the basket around the table for each person to […]
How to Blend Your Finances After Marriage
by Chelsy Meyer Confused about tax terminology? Check out this glossary of tax terms. You’ve said, “I do,” you’ve blended your families, and you’ve accepted dealing with each other forever, no matter what. Now it’s time to put those vows to the […]
