Category Archives: Marriage and Family Life

When people grow up with the same friends and families that are intertwined, they leave traceable footprints of where they’ve been, who they’ve been with, and what is important to look to in the future. They form a community of people who matter to each other. When they begin to date, it is often with…

Most people begin each new relationship hoping that it will be the one that flourishes. Fueled with new love’s combination of passion and mystery, the partners too often push aside any experiences that challenge those desires. Though there are many of these more-slowly emerging enemies of long-term love, here are six of the most common.…

Wrong, but stable ideas apply to all stages - from dating to marriage. 1. Men don't like women who make the first move. We have heard for years that men are hunters by nature. Therefore, you need to give him space to conquer, because otherwise there will be no interest. However, according to surveys, 90%…

Effective communication skills are crucial to successful long-term relationships. The tools they employ can significantly improve the transmission of thoughts and feelings between intimate partners. When they work as they should, they bring couples closer together and help them to find new ways to resolve their differences. Intimate couples reach out to each other with…