Welcome back. We’ve been talking about the differences between luggage and baggage, as metaphors for what you bring into your marriage. Refresher course: luggage would be good listening skills, kindness, patience and respect, while ‘baggage’ is a rotten temper, meanness, being overly critical, and nagging. As we pointed out in the previous article, […]
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Luggage or Baggage? What Have You “Packed” For Your Marriage? (Part 1)
Some people will tell you that the difference between luggage and baggage is a cultural one – the British take luggage on their holidays, while Americans on vacation collect their bags at the baggage claim. And they’d be right. But for this article we’re addressing a more metaphorical type of carry-on – the kind […]
Are You Doing The Right Thing For Your Kids by Staying Unhappily Married? (Part 2)
Thanks for joining us again for this discussion on whether it’s better to stay married, even if you’re unhappy, for your kid’s benefit. As we noted in the previous article, studies have shown that kids who grow up in stable and loving two parent homes tend to fare better in life than kids from […]
Are You Doing The Right Thing For Your Kids by Staying Unhappily Married? (Part 1)
So you and your spouse fight all the time. You can’t seem to have more than a three minute conversation before it dissolves into an argument. In fact, you seem to trigger each other all the time. And now you don’t even want to spent time together anymore. And who could blame you? If every […]
In Sickness And in Health…Or Maybe Not….
When a couple plans their wedding, one of the things they address (if they’re smart!) is their prenup. They sit down and discuss how they will deal with a divorce, should that ever come up, and how they will divide their assets. But ask the average couple in love why they think their marriage […]
Fight The Good Fight. Because a Bad Fight Can Ruin Your Marriage! (Part Two)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us again. As we explained in the previous article, fighting is a relatively normal part of life for couples. The catch isn’t learning how not to fight, it’s learning how to fight in a way that strengthens your relationship and resolves problems. So picking up where we left […]
Fight The Good Fight. Because a Bad Fight Can Ruin Your Marriage! (Part One)
Wait , what? Fight the good fight? Yes, that’s right – the good fight. And by that we don’t mean do more charity work or spread random acts of kindness (although those are always a good idea!) What we’re talking about is literally “good” fighting – fighting in a way that resolves conflict, strengthens […]
What Can You do if Your Spouse Thinks You’re Cheating on Them? (Part 1)
So you’re spouse thinks you’re cheating on them. So the first question you need to ask yourself is why. Why would they think that? If the answer is: “Because I am!” then you may be in a spot of trouble, and we recommend ending your affair as quickly as possible, unless you’re hoping to […]
Could an Unconventional Lifestyle Save Your Marriage?
He’s a neatnik, but she’s a slob. Or she’s a lover of Victorian antiquities, and he’s obsessed with mid-century modern. Or perhaps she’s a night owl and a light sleeper, while he’s an early riser who can’t keep the volume down. For many people, divorce becomes the only option when they discover that they […]
In laws & Outlaws: How Your Extended Family Affects Your Marriage! (Pt. 5)
Welcome back and thanks for sticking with us for this discussion on how your extended family can affect your relationships (sometimes badly!) For those of you just joining us, we recommend that you take a few minutes to get caught up. However, if you’ve been with us from the start, we’ll dive right in […]
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