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- ***Will Marriage Improve With Time? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. In our many travels around the world conducting our marriage research, we are often ask this question – “Does Marriage Improve With Age?” The answer is, YES! Here’s why. We have interviewed successfully marriage couples on six continents in 45 ...
Views: 4587(21 votes) - Is He Your Knight in Shining Armor? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Karen CardMost men want to be the “Knight in Shining Armor.” When the Knight arrives to save the “Damsel in Distress,” he expects that he will have to work hard. To win the affection of the Damsel, the Knight knows he must be brave, work hard and slay the dragon. He is willing to put forth this effort ...
Views: 4585 - Relationships: "I'm Open, You're Closed" - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Margaret PaulRianna and Joel consulted with me because they kept getting stuck in their relationship whenever there was a conflict. It wasn't the issue itself that kept creating a problem, but how they were dealing with the issue. Married for 7 years with three children, they loved each other deeply, and ...
Views: 4575(1 vote) - My Husband Argues With Me about Everything: Husband Challenges Everything I Say - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesMy Husband Argues With Me about Everything: Husband Challenges Everything I Say Whenever I think about how to stop marital arguments, my old office mate comes to mind. She was usually a happy and free spirited person but when it came to her marriage life, she became sad and ...
Views: 4567 - The Meaning Of The Gold Ring - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2019 from Imtiaz AhmedGold rings have been loved by consumers for a long time. Many people buy gold rings mainly for two reasons. The first one is the investment and the other is because of the good meaning of gold rings. So many consumers are very like the gold ring. Then let's take a look at the meaning of the gold ...
Views: 4561(1 vote) - Engagement Anxiety Relieved: A Media Diet - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Sheryl PaulTransitions render us more vulnerable emotionally and psychologically than during other times in our lives. Being in a transition means that we are between stages and identities: no longer single but not quite married; no longer a non-mother but not quite a mother. These in-between zones are ...
Views: 4540(2 votes) - ***Can Holidays Cause Marriage Breakups? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. A study done by McCandless and Bryron analyzing breakups on Facebook recently concluded that more breakups happen from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Unfortunately, this is a completely unscientific study that makes conclusions based upon entries by ...
Views: 4520(10 votes) - My Husband Expects Me to Do Everything: My Husband Expects Too Much From Me - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2017 from James UadialeWhen you recited your vows on your wedding day you really had no idea of the roller coaster ride that awaited you, did you? None of us do. We all seem to think that our marriage will be completely different than everyone else's. We believe our charming, doting, loving husband will only grow to ...
Views: 4520 - Is My Ex Girlfriend Over Me? Figure It Out Here - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Mika MaddelaAre you trying to figure out if your ex girlfriend is still in love with you? It's not too hard to decipher her actions and interpret how she feels about you. You can easily tell if she is over you. Her talks with you would lack substance, that is if she ever talks to you at all. She'll also be ...
Views: 4493(1 vote) - Can You Change Your Relationship Partner? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Love Coach RinattaWe as a society hold two popular views about relationship partners forcing change on each other. One view is that people do not change, and we should learn to accept one another as we are. But another very deep-rooted, albeit privately held, view is that we can change each other in a ...
Views: 4455 - What to do if Your Spouse Won't Go to Counseling - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Margaret Paul"What should I do if my spouse won't go to counseling?" I often hear this from my clients. What are they really saying with this question? Generally, they are saying something like: "My unhappiness is coming from my spouse's behavior," or "The problems in our marriage are my spouses' fault," ...
Views: 4451 - ***The Valentine's Day Gift of Time - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. In these tough economic times we think it is important to again remind folks that the best things in life are free. To love, to be loved, and to give the gift of time is the best gift you can give to someone. This is an especially important message ...
Views: 4445(37 votes) - My Husband Doesn't Want Me To Touch Him: My Husband Won't Let Me Touch Him - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Bentley MilesMy Husband Doesn't Want Me To Touch Him: My Husband Won't Let Me Touch Him As women, when we get married we sometimes do it with stars in our eyes. We believe the foundation of the relationship will stay the way it is for the rest of our lives. That's rarely the case. Once real life sets in ...
Views: 4440 - Second Marriage Jitters - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Diana Weiss-WisdomThe Birds, the Bees, and Blended Families Dear Dr. Weiss-Wisdom My boyfriend and I are both divorced with children. We want to get married but we’re nervous about how to make it work. We both had terrible marriages the first go around. Now things will be even more challenging with the ...
Views: 4438(2 votes) - ***Love and Marriage in Ireland Today - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America's #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We arrived in Dublin, Ireland for a week of interviews on the Emerald Isle with successfully married couples. Our journey is part of our new "simple things matter in love and marriage" series and relates to our continuing search for great marriages ...
Views: 4437(32 votes) - ***The Relationship Trap: "Let's Talk." - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Margaret Paul"Let's talk tonight," said Callie."Oh no, not again!" thought Darren as he gave Callie a blank stare, feeling like a deer in the headlights.Darren knew from past experience that "Let's talk," meant, "Let's talking about what you are doing wrong, and about how ...
Views: 4432(2 votes) - ***Words and Phrases You Hear in Great Marriages - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have been engaged in marriage research for nearly three decades around the world and have never been asked this question until recently – “Are there words or phrases you listen for when you interview the best marriages around the world?” This is ...
Views: 4427(20 votes) - I Don't Love My Wife But I Don't Want To Hurt Her: I Don't Love My Wife Anymore What Do I Do - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Maci AspenI Don't Love My Wife But I Don't Want To Hurt Her: I Don't Love My Wife Anymore What Do I Do "I don't really like my wife." You've said it to yourself and maybe you've even expressed it aloud to someone close to you. It's a horrible feeling, isn't it? Coming to the realization that you don't ...
Views: 4426 - My Wife Is Always Mad At Me: My Wife Gets Mad At Everything I Do - Why Is My Wife Always Mad At Me - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyMy Wife Is Always Mad At Me: My Wife Gets Mad At Everything I Do - Why Is My Wife Always Mad At Me "My wife is always mad at me, nothing I do can make my wife happy." Do you have similar problems like this? Are you calling help for your troubled marriage? Any little thing can let her go ...
Views: 4417 - ***Caring for Aging Parents While Keeping Your Love Alive - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Caring for an aging parent can take a very serious toll on your relationship with your spouse. What are the tips on how to help caregivers keep their love alive while caring for an aging parent(s)? What are the warning signs that your relationship ...
Views: 4416(42 votes) - ***The Best Marriages on Six Continents of the World - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. The “heart of the matter” is this – successful marriages around the world are bound together by their commonalities – certainly not by their differences. Learn the lessons, emulate them, practice them, take them to heart, and engage in the simple ...
Views: 4414(28 votes) - Odds of Getting Back Together After Separation: Chances of Reconciling After Separation - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2021 from Carmen JimenaOdds of Getting Back Together After Separation: Chances of Reconciling After Separation Why exactly do you want to reconcile after divorce? What is the most important reason that prompts you to reconcile after divorce? These are some of the questions that you must consider if you are thinking ...
Views: 4413 - Dear Dr. Romance: My husband's one-night-stand is pregnant - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I read an article of yours on Divorce360 about affairs the end with a pregnancy. My husband had a one night stand three weeks ago. He told me about it. We've been going to counseling for several months and were doing great. We just found out she's pregnant. I love my ...
Views: 4401 - Is Jealousy Normal? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Greg BakerWe are taught that jealousy is wrong. Indeed, it often leads to disastrous results. But is it normal? Or is it the result of some wrong thinking or wrong decisions? Find out. First, it is essential to accurately define jealousy as compared to two other terms—envy and covetousness. Since I am ...
Views: 4401 - Family Dynamics of Addiction and Recovery: 14 Enabling Behaviors to Quit Now - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Peggy FergusonFamily members, in their attempts to solve the problem of a loved one's addiction, try every thing they can think of, to turn the addict's life back around. They usually identify the problem incorrectly for a long time before it becomes obvious to them that addiction is the real problem. ...
Views: 4397(2 votes) - ***Will Sex Save Your Marriage? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We thought we had heard everything until this! We heard recently that the Reverend Ed Young of the Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas told his congregation during a Sunday worship service that he wanted married couples in his congregation to ...
Views: 4395(34 votes) - Why Do Aspies and Neurotypicals Get Married? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Kathy MarshackSomeone with Asperger Syndrome (AS) is characterized by their lack of communication skills, social skills and reciprocity of feelings. A person with AS, also known as an Aspie, knows what they think and feel but are often unaware of what others think or feel. With a deficiency in these critical ...
Views: 4395(1 vote) - I Can't Talk To My Husband About Anything: My Husband And I Can't Talk Without Arguing - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Kelly LaceyI Can't Talk To My Husband About Anything: My Husband And I Can't Talk Without Arguing While communication is clearly vital for the preservation of your marital relationship, research has consistently demonstrated that men and women express themselves far differently from one another. For ...
Views: 4391 - ***Can You Trust Him? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. All too often in life, people fall in love blindly. They refuse to make note of how the actions of another person define them. They pay too much attention to words and way too little to actions. Here is an undeniable truth about people – actions ...
Views: 4387(15 votes) - Grandfather of the bride wedding speech - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from william masonGrandfather of the Bride Wedding Speech is one of the most waited and listened to because it gives solid roots of where the beautiful girl hails from. It is an important factor that can be used by the bridegroom, his family and other attendees to understand the bride more. It is for this reason ...
Views: 4374 - My Husband Annoys Me On Purpose: What To Do When You Can't Stand Your Husband Anymore - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Annoys Me On Purpose: What To Do When You Can't Stand Your Husband Anymore What are your spouse's most annoying habits? Is it the way they talk, eat, sit, clean up? Do they perhaps hum an annoying tune or crack their knuckles? And when was the last time they did something that ...
Views: 4370 - The Four Urgent Breakup Warning Signs - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Jay CataldoThere’s nothing wrong with preventative medicine…. especially when it comes to relationships. Sometimes, all it takes to save yourself from the pain of a difficult breakup is a little bit of knowledge and preparation. Interestingly enough, the warning signs of an impending breakup will be ...
Views: 4368(5 votes) - Disadvantages of Arranged Marriages - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from vikas guptaThe arranged marriage of today is more clearly manufactured but it also offers a more certain outcome. Online matrimonial sites are full of young professionals seeking matches on their own, knowing that what is on the table here is not a date but the promise of marriage’s a world where our ...
Views: 4362 - Bedtime Stories Are For Couples, Too - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Norman CsarniBedtime is always one of the best times of the day. It is when lying down that our brain is more relaxed, open and creative. Any bed talk would definitely be easier and natural. Spend time then with your spouse in bed and talk. Sleep is essential. It makes your tired body rests and ...
Views: 4356(3 votes) - Making False Assumptions about Your Partner’s Intentions - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Chris HartwellPeople tend to assume they know what the underlying meaning of someone else’s behaviors are. They assume their spouse has a particular intention as they interpret their behaviors and many times, these assumptions are not correct. This can lead to communication problems and conflict within the ...
Views: 4352 - Sleeping Apart After A Fight: How To Fix A Marriage After A Huge Fight - How To Heal A Relationship After A Fight - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Maci AspenSleeping Apart After A Fight: How To Fix A Marriage After A Huge Fight - How To Heal A Relationship After A Fight We all hate conflicts. For the most part, knowing your partner is angry with you or being involved in a conflict period makes people moody, depressed, angry, and in sad ...
Views: 4351 - My Husband Called Me Boring: He Says I'm Boring - When Your Husband Calls You Boring - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Husband Called Me Boring: He Says I'm Boring - When Your Husband Calls You Boring Wives always complain about their husbands changing and becoming colder as the years go by. However, they fail to see that the changes started initially from them and that their husbands may have been the ...
Views: 4348 - 13 Ways To Correct Your Wife Without Hurting Her - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Bisi AdewaleMost Men do hurt their Wives in the name of correcting them. They speak harshly; they are so rash in their approach and can be very brutal. Lots of women are living their lives in bitterness and anger due to the careless ways their husbands have been talking to them over time. Here you will be ...
Views: 4314 - ***Debunking the “Hormone of Love” - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Have you ever heard of the so-called “hormone of love” called Oxytocin? This hormone has been promoted in some circles as “promoting long-term attachment” between two people who purport to love each other. Some have even suggested a ...
Views: 4312(23 votes) - Should You Stay Married For Your Kids? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamIt isn’t unusual to overhear conversations like this. One lady told another that she should NOT stay in her marriage for the sake of her children. She offered the usual: make yourself happy; why should you be punished to stay with that guy just because he fathered your children; over time the ...
Views: 4311(4 votes) - 10 Tips for A Passionate Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Kristen BakerThere he is, that guy you had been admiring for some time now. Will he ever notice you? You have to let him know you are there. If not you tell his pal that you would like to meet him for a drink. The butterflies are flying around in your belly, you turn your head for a moment and turn back ...
Views: 4306(2 votes) - A Deeper Look at “Yours, Mine and Ours” - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainThe Story Line. This is such a great story, at least from my values perspective (more later on that). It’s really funny, too, but not ridiculous. It’s a very light couple of hours, nothing heavy. And, for most of us that’s a good thing, at least once in a while. Frank and Helen, who were ...
Views: 4301(1 vote) - Marriage: How to Keep Your Marriage Holy - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWith love shining from his eyes, the handsome groom vows, "I take you to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part." Smiling tenderly ...
Views: 4297 - How To Deal With A Man Child Husband: My Husband Acts Like A Child When We Argue - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Jennifer SageHow To Deal With A Man Child Husband: My Husband Acts Like A Child When We Argue It is generally regarded by most people that women mature faster than men do. There are a lot of reasons for this, but the one that needs to be addressed here is what actually matures a person. Maturity is the ...
Views: 4275 - ***Why Men Don't Listen! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Nancy DanielsI am about to be politically incorrect. When you reach a certain point in life, however, you discover from experience that some generalizing is correct. From my many years teaching voice improvement, I have found that women tend to be more expressive in speaking. I have also discovered that ...
Views: 4271(1 vote) - How To Fix Your Relationship - 5 Ways To Get Back The Spark In The Relationship - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Johnny WayneDid you remember a program in school that discuss how to fix your relationship? There is actually none at all. It's not true that we all learned in the four sides of the classroom; there are things we learned outside which is very helpful in our life as a spouse, child, friend, etc. Whether we ...
Views: 4263 - Dealing With Affairs in the Christian Community - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Martez LaytonI have been in the Christian community all of my life, but I cannot remember one time ever hearing someone teach on affairs in the church. I remember hearing about preachers cheating, the deacon cheating and the church secretaries cheating but never hearing or seeing this issue being dealt with ...
Views: 4261(3 votes) - How Long Should I Give My Wife Space: How Much Space Should I Give My Wife - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyHow Long Should I Give My Wife Space: How Much Space Should I Give My Wife The day a man marries he's doing so with a full heart and the very best intentions. You'd be hard pressed to find a man who recently wed who will say that he doesn't believe his marriage will last. People just don't ...
Views: 4253 - My Wife Doesn't Trust Me: What Do I Do If My Wife Doesn't Believe Any Word I Say - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2018 from Sylvester DanialMy Wife Doesn't Trust Me: What Do I Do If My Wife Doesn't Believe Any Word I Say If you have a marriage in trouble because your wife doesn't trust you then you've got a long haul ahead of you, but not an impossible task. Obviously trust in a marriage is vital for it to have any hope of ...
Views: 4252 - ***Couples Want to be Alone Together - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Over the past several days, we have been in sunny southern California conducting interviews with selected celebrities including a former priest and his wife and couples with very famous last names. Tomorrow, we tape a segment of the television show, ...
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