Have you heard someone saying that when you marry, you marry his or her whole family? This can feel 100% true in some cases. Relationships with the in-laws can be tricky for different reasons. Many times, when we have children is when tension escalates quickly. Of course, you want your children to be raised your way but also, you may …
Relationship Savers: 50 Conversation Starters
You’ve been together for a while now, and conversations seem to be about the kids, the house, and bills. Other than that, a conversation may sound like this: A. Hey, honey! How was your day? B. Good. Yours? A. Did you have lunch? B. Yes. What’s for dinner? Do you miss the days that you used to talk for hours …
Arguing with your Mate: How Much is Normal?
As I’ve mentioned before, relationship conflict is linked to Anxiety, Depression, Lack of Motivation, Fatigue, Lack of Concentration and even getting sick more often. How can you tell if your fighting is becoming too much and a potential danger to your relationship? Is there yelling most times? Do you feel disrespected because of name calling or derogatory comments ? Are …
Why Do Most Couples Agonize 6 years Before Seeking Help?
According to Dr. Gottman, a renowned relationship researcher, the average couple goes through 6 years of conflict and debilitating arguments before seeking help. If this was a physical symptom, people would go to the doctor much sooner, so why do they expect the relationship conflict problem to go away on its own? Relationship conflict affects several aspects of your life, …
2 Powerful Steps to Avoid Relationship Killing Arguments
When there is a lot of arguing, sometimes decreasing the tension can be about improving other areas of the relationship. Here are two powerful ways to avoid marriage killing arguments: Do you treat your spouse as if he/she is your best friend? Generally speaking, when we talk to best friends, we want to know what’s going on in their lives. …