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Can this marriage be saved?
By Anna Miller for American Psychological Association With up to 50 percent of marriages ending in divorce, new research by psychologists is delineating the factors that make love last. Ask any young couple how long their marriage will last, and chances are, […]
5 Steps to Beat Boredom in Your Relationship
Psychology Today By: Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. It's common for couples to feel bored at some point. Here's what to do about it. Over time, couples inevitably find that they slip from out-and-out lust into a more comfortable steady state in which their […]
Are You Feeling Distant from Your Partner? Four Ways to Rekindle Your Love
By: Kim Von Berg www.thrivinglovingrelationships.com Can you relate to this scenario in any way? Your alarm goes off - and you glance over to see your spouse lying next to you - and the first thought you think is, “Who the […]
Unique Financial Challenges That Arise in a 2nd Marriage
By Beth Kotz Your second marriage is an opportunity to learn and grow from any past mistakes that may have haunted your previous relationship. In order to move forward it can take a great deal of compassion and understanding to begin […]
Insecurity Within Relationships
By: Anne Hunter Insecurity is often a factor in preventing couples from developing a strong, healthy relationship. In general, relationships in which one partner is seriously insecure tend to falter , but this is not always the case. Problematically, insecurity often goes unacknowledged, […]
25 Tips for Keeping it Fun
by Greg and Priscilla Hunt, Certified Specialists in Marriage Enrichment When you and your partner re-unite after a day apart, greet each other with a lingering kiss (count to 10 slowly). This not-necessarily-sexual touch will get you on the […]
Developing Intimacy
Respond to the following questions individually and then share your responses with your partner. 1. What things am I aware of that make me feel close and intimate with my partner? 2. What things am I aware of that hinder our intimacy? 3. […]
Intimacy: Shared Privacy
One simple and useful definition of intimacy is "shared privacy". David Olson, co-founder of Prepare-Enrich, family specialist and member of Better Marriages Advisory Board, has identified seven aspects of marital intimacy. Consider your own relationship and score each area from 1-5, […]
Intimacy: Where Are We?
These questions will explore the degree of intimacy you experience in your relationship and identify where you would like to grow. Read the statements individually and then share your responses with your partner and discuss together. Elaborate on each of these ten […]
Couple Growth Plan Exercise
Download GROWTH PLAN Exercise Each of you individually write your response to numbers 1-3. When finished, share your answers with each other before proceeding to number 4. When you have written your goals, post them in a place where you will […]
