http://bestmarriagesecretsblog.com Marriage & Relationship Counseling, Love, Sex Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:18:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en      Some people love to ‘Fix it all’, to the point where fixing their marriage becomes a central focus.           While this may seem like a good idea, the challenge with it is that relationships, for the most part, are like see-saws. The more one person does something, the less the ... http://bestmarriagesecretsblog.com/uncategorized/fixing-your-marriage      Take an in depth look at your marriage; would your spouse say that you are critical or complimentary? In most cases that I have seen, the spouses said that their partners were more critical.      If we really think about it, we are not shy about telling our love ... http://bestmarriagesecretsblog.com/uncategorized/are-we-complimenting-or-criticizing-our-spouse           My friend James works really hard. On weekends, most times, he just wants to relax and unwind and prepare for the week ahead. His wife Sherry, on the other hand is a very active person who likes to be on the go during week ends.       One day Sherry ... http://bestmarriagesecretsblog.com/uncategorized/approaching-your-spouse      Getting to the root cause of problems in a marriage can be challenging. One way of doing this is to dig into the past of each person involved, either with the help of a therapist or by yourself; to discover how past experiences helped to shape your lives today. ... http://bestmarriagesecretsblog.com/uncategorized/solving-marital-problems       In many marriages, couples believe that there are two ways of looking at things. a) Their way – ‘which is the right way’  b) Their spouse’s way. Even though the marriage may have began with the view that there are many possible solutions to a situation; some where along ... http://bestmarriagesecretsblog.com/uncategorized/our-marriage-would-be-better-if-my-spouse-would-change        According to statistics, 50% of divorces take place in the first seven years of marriage. How can two people who proclaimed their love for each other at the altar, in front of so many witnesses, sometimes with teary eyes, fall out of love with in 7 years?       One ... http://bestmarriagesecretsblog.com/uncategorized/unreasonable-expectations             Midlife crisis can happen at any age. While going through this phase, many men feel as if their lives would be better if they were single, had better sex, were admired, had less responsibilities, were hanging out with the guys more or endured less nagging from their wives. ... http://bestmarriagesecretsblog.com/uncategorized/the-midlife-crisis      Divorce sometimes offers an illusion of happiness to people of all ages. Approximately 65% of all divorce in this country is filed by women. So why are so many women giving up on their marriages?      During the early stages of a marriage, women are usually the premier care takers ... http://bestmarriagesecretsblog.com/uncategorized/the-marriage-disconnect       I once heard a man tell me that he does not feel the same way he always felt about his marriage. I asked him "Why?" He said that his marriage lack the excitement that he see in other marriages and that it is not as glamorous as the Hollywood ... http://bestmarriagesecretsblog.com/uncategorized/bored-in-your-marriage     Many married people consult a divorce attorney before making a final decision on their marriage, most times to check out their rights. This is not a bad idea. However, remember that it is not the attorney's job to say to you 'try to reconcile and work things out, or seek ... http://bestmarriagesecretsblog.com/uncategorized/considered-getting-divorced-pt2      Being  a strong advocate of the marriage vows; I am convinced that outside of  extreme circumstances such as physical or severe substance abuse, chronic infidelity, and your spouse is not willing to change any of these for the sake of the marriage, I do believe that most marriages can be saved.      It ... http://bestmarriagesecretsblog.com/uncategorized/considered-getting-divorced-read-this-pt1      I have seen on many occasions where a husband and wife may have an issue.  And both spouses confide in some one else outside the marriage. This has both good and bad consequences.      First, when you share your unhappiness with some one else, what they hear is your side of the story, and ... http://bestmarriagesecretsblog.com/uncategorized/conflict-in-marriage-2