When you are in a relationship and are having issues with communication, there are a few things that you can do so that you do not have to expose your kids to any of the arguments. I would suggest that you either learn to practice communicating calmly without raising your voice which could have an impact on your kids. You can also go see a therapist to provide a safe place for you to go and work on your issues in an open forum. I would try everything that you possibly can to try to resolve... more
December 2, 2011
To talk to your significant other about postponing sex, you simply need to open the lines of communication about the subject. If you have a healthy relationship with a good amount of communication, bringing up the topic should not be too difficult. You simply need to sit down and talk about the topic. If they truly care about you, they should not have a problem with postponing sex. Those who feel that they do not want to wait for sex and want to break up are often showing parts of their personality... more
November 7, 2011
To improve the communication in your marriage, the best way is to just spend time together. You do not have to plan this ahead of time, it should be a natural process if you truly care about each other. The two of you can enjoy a nice quiet dinner at home talking each evening. This is a subtle way to improve the communication in any marriage, since topics discussed here can provoke further conversations later on in the evening. This is a foundation from which to build more communication.
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September 3, 2011
If you have been betrayed by a loved one who has cheated on you and your marriage, it may be difficult to know where to turn. How can I save my marriage after I found that I am being cheated on? The first important question you need to answer for yourself is whether you want to save your marriage or move on. If you want to save your marriage, there are a lot of things you can do to get started. First of all, confront your partner about what you know. Get these issues out on the table for discussion... more
May 29, 2011
If a person feels lonely in a marriage the first thing they must do is bring to the attention of the spouse. Communication is the key to every relationship so if your spouse does not know that you are feeling lonely, it makes it very difficult to address it or even say that there is a problem. Other things are to get out and do things that you love to do. I love my wife very much but can not spend everyday and night with her and she can’t do the same with me. So we both get out and do things... more
May 27, 2011
The answer to this communication questions is not a simple answer, like everything in life there are tradeoffs. We live in a technological age where so many things are possible that have never been done before. Technology can even allow us to find someone we are compatible with online through sites like eHarmony and match. In addition now we have a lot more social networking which affords us the opportunity to stay in contact especially for couples. We can update a status and tag a significant other... more
May 15, 2011
Marriage is a partnership between two people. It’s going to take work, but it’s about knowing that person is worth it. It is an agreement to love, honor and cherish that person for the rest of your life. Till death do us part. It’s being with the person that you can’t be without, and not wanting to be with anyone else. It’s about growing old with them. It’s trusting them, being honest with them and growing together. It’s about happiness, friendship, respect,... more
April 23, 2011
When learning about how to improve my marriage, I especially like activities where I can assess my communication skills with my husband. Some ideas include:
* Learning your partner’s non-verbal cues. Although we might not say it, we each have things we do when we are frustrated/ angry/ sad with the other person. Learning those cues can prevent a lot of heartbreak.
* Communication exercises are a good reminder about the importance of listening. This website gives good reasons to communicate... more
April 22, 2011
The breakdown of a marriage can occur very quickly when there is no longer loving communication between you and your spouse. This loss of communication can occur very quickly when life’s stresses get in the way and you both are feeling exhausted at the end of the day. If you are one of those people who are unhappy in your marriage there are several things that you can do about it.
The most important step you can take is to talk with your spouse. The simplest way to begin communication again... more
February 22, 2011
