No one enters a marriage expecting to become a negative statistic. Marriage can be hard work, but there are many things you can do to enhance the odds of success. The little things matter. Small gestures and habits lead to success. Help your marriage to thrive: Keep your commitments. It doesn’t matter whether you promised …
When you’re just starting in a new relationship, you have so much to talk about! You may find that you share many of the same hopes and dreams for the future. As the relationship grows, you want to be sure you’re building a rock-solid foundation on which to base your relationship. Having that solid foundation …
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Everyone needs to feel loved. It’s vital to know how you enjoy being loved, but also how to properly love others. A doctor by the name of Gary Chapman became famous when he came out with a book called The Five Love Languages. There is a basic breakdown of five different love languages to make …
My partner and I gain a new perspective on life by sharing our lives together. We share many interests and add vibrancy to our lives with our love. I respect my partner’s individuality and boundaries. My partner does the same for me. While we are similar in many ways, we are also different and separate …
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From Shakespeare to situation comedies, audiences love to cheer on couples who struggle to say together. Overcoming feuding families, treacherous old flames, and conflicting emotions seems to prove that they’re made for each other. However, in real life, off-and-on relationships can take a heavy toll on your wellbeing and happiness. That’s the conclusion from a …
A big part of having a successful relationship is maintaining reasonable expectations. When your expectations are unreasonable, they will frequently go unmet. When someone fails to live up to your expectations, you become upset and angry. Having realistic expectations will enhance your relationship. Avoid believing in these unrealistic ideas: 1. My partner should be able …
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Without boundaries in a romantic relationship, you’ll constantly be upsetting each other. Is it okay to have dinner with an ex? Is it okay to plan a trip to Mexico without consulting your partner? Some relationships would be fine with this, but others definitely wouldn’t. Think of boundaries as a set of rules for a …
You think you’re in love, but are you ready for marriage? It’s not possible to be 100% sure of anything, but you can improve your predictive accuracy greatly with a few questions and a little introspection. Consider these ideas: 1. Your partner is supportive and encouraging. Life can be a cold and lonely place if …
The most happily married couples aren’t born with a special ability to create harmonious relationships. They are not necessarily people from perfect families, that had ideal childhoods. Their marital satisfaction isn’t a result of incredible levels of compatibility between their characters. Even shared values, goals, and mission in life don’t ensure relationship success. It’s not …
Have you had an open discussion with your partner about important life questions? Their answers can teach you more about your partner and their dreams and goals. Even better, these discussions can help you clarify your own desires and determine if you each want the same things out of life. What if you don’t …
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