Marriage & Relationships
How to Avoid Criticism in Relationships
What better way to say "Happy Valentine's Day" than by taking steps to improve your relationship? Criticism is a damaging communication pattern, and every relationship can benefit from removing it. We live in a society where criticism has become the norm and respect a thing of the past. This is, in...
The One Thing Men Wish Wives Knew but Can't Tell
In time for Valentine's Day, find out the thing men most wish their wives knew - and find ways to show him a little bit more of the same Christian heart. In Shaunti Feldhahn’s book For Women Only , the author asked 400 Christian men, ages 21 to 75, in a national survey what they wished their...
He's Amazing and Still Single - WHY?
We probably all know one or two men who are attractive and desirable; yet, for some reason they struggle with the decision to marry and remain single into their 30's or 40's. Truth is, there is a combination of factors that cause this delay - and all of them can be overcome. Every ward has one or...
Losing a Spouse
Everyone in this life experiences death, but it’s still incredible how personal it is, especially if the person you’ve lost is your spouse. These are some thoughts from those who have been there. When you lose a spouse, you wonder, How can life possibly go on? How am I supposed to get through...
Higher Places in Paradise: Grieving the Loss of a Spouse
After losing my wife to cancer, I had to learn to live, love, and grieve all at the same time. I'm still learning to feel my way without her physically beside me, but I am learning more of the deeper meaning of eternal love. Click here to read our article on losing a spouse--whether you have or...
Single Women: How to Get More Attention, Affection, and Commitment Now
To ensure that 2012 is the year that you get love, attention, and affection, avoid these five common dating mistakes and apply these five secrets for success instead. A single woman may mistakenly believe: if she walks across the room to meet a man, he’ll be more interested in her; if she...
Single Men: How to Get More Attention, Affection, and Commitment Now
To ensure that 2012 is the year that you get love, attention, and affection, avoid these five common dating mistakes and apply these five secrets for success instead. A single man may mistakenly believe: if he says nice things to a woman, she’ll be more interested in him; if he’s...
Is Dating Really Necessary for Healthy Marriages?
Lots of people stop "dating" their spouses when the kids come along. But in my experience as a family therapist, dating is absolutely crucial for a healthy marriage. Do you and your spouse go out on dates? If so, how frequently? If not, why? One of the most common things couples stop doing over...
{Single Saints} 5 Secrets to Dating Success During the Holidays
Avoid winter dating woes by studying up on common mistakes made during the holidays and learning the secrets to counteract them. The holidays often have huge romantic expectations and disappointments. If you are in a relationship (or wanting to be in one), you canʼt afford to make these five...
How To Show Your Spouse You're Thankful for Them
Are you thankful for your spouse this Thanksgiving season? As we approach the beginning of the holiday season, I gear up for a busy time of couples counseling. There always seems to be an influx of couples coming to see me for counseling help after Thanksgiving and Christmas. These holidays can...
What (and What Not) to Say to the Recently Divorced
For Church members who have recently experienced divorce, it feels like the ultimate failure—marriages, especially temple marriages, aren’t supposed to end if you are doing your best to do what’s right. Yet, here we are—hurt, confused, and shaken to the core. So, what should you say to...
Sane Family Gatherings
Preparing for family gatherings is par for the course during the holiday season. But did you realize you should also be preparing for the impact such gatherings can have on your marital relationship? Bringing all the family together can be extremely rewarding, but it can also test the relationships...
Why Your Sister, Friend, or Daughter Isn't Dating: Flirting 101 for Today's Singles
Many single women today find flirting difficult. Let's establish why this is so important to successful dating. As a licensed marriage and family therapist and dating coach, I get a lot of questions from concerned family, friends, and colleges who are confused about why their fun and fabulous...
Why Your Sister, Friend, or Daughter Isn't Dating - and How You Can Help
After talking with the single women in your life about the importance of understanding dating partners' needs, what else can you do? In addition to forwarding the article "Why Your Sister, Friend, or Daughter Isn’t Dating: Flirting 101 for Today’s Singles" ( click here to read ), you might ask,...
Defensiveness: A Marriage Communication Problem
Defensiveness tends to be one of the key communications patterns leading to arguments. And even though it is a natural response, it can and should be controlled. Do you ever get defensive when talking to your spouse? Does your spouse get defensive with you? Defensiveness is one of the most common...
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