Listening Without Interrupting Communication is the cornerstone of every healthy relationship. When communication breaks down, relationships suffer. A key component of good communication is listening – truly listening to your partner without interrupting them. This allows your partner to feel heard, valued, and understood. Interruptions during conversation can make your partner feel disrespected, dismissed, and … Read more
First Year of Marriage Quotes The first year of marriage is filled with excitement, change, discovery and at times, apprehension. Newlyweds experience an emotional rollercoaster as they navigate the uncharted waters of their first year together as a married couple. From learning to live together and merging different lifestyles to balancing new responsibilities and overcoming … Read more
Marriage Advice From Our Parents and Grandparents Getting married is one of the most important decisions in life. While the internet offers no shortage of modern relationship advice, there is still much wisdom to be gained from past generations. Our parents and grandparents have weathered the storms of marriage and can provide invaluable guidance for … Read more
Becoming an Expert in Your Spouse’s Love Languages Expressing affection in a marriage can sometimes feel one-sided when partners speak different “love languages.” While you may feel you are showing your spouse love, they may not feel “heard” or valued if you do not speak their preferred means of receiving love. Learning your spouse’s love … Read more
Scheduling One-on-One Dates to Stay Connected In our busy modern lives, it can be challenging to stay deeply connected to our romantic partners. Work, children, hobbies, and other obligations often get in the way of quality one-on-one time. However, regularly scheduling intimate date nights is a simple yet powerful way to nurture emotional and physical … Read more
Learning to Love Your Spouse After an Arranged Marriage Arranged marriages are still common in many cultures around the world. Even if you didn’t choose your spouse yourself, with open communication, effort, and empathy, it is possible to build a strong, loving marriage over time. In this blog article, we will explore the strategies to … Read more
Communication Strategies for Couples in Arranged Marriages Arranged marriages are still very common in some cultures, and they come with their own unique set of challenges, especially around communication. Whether it’s navigating expectations regarding life changes, finances, intimacy or the roles each person should play, having open communication from the start is crucial for building … Read more
Joint vs Separate Bank Accounts: Which is Better for Married Couples? Deciding how to handle finances can be one of the biggest sources of conflict for newly married couples. A key component of this is determining whether to open a joint bank account, keep separate accounts, or employ some combination of the two. Taking time … Read more
Keeping Intimacy Alive After Years of Marriage As the years go by in a marriage, it’s common for the passionate spark of early romance to fizzle out. Making time for intimacy can start taking a backseat to the daily stresses of careers, parenting, managing a household, and just generally keeping life running smoothly. However, allowing … Read more
Pros and Cons of Arranged Marriage Arranged marriage is a long-held tradition in many cultures where parents or family select a suitable match for their son or daughter. An estimated 55% of all marriages globally are still arranged. However, with changing times and attitudes there is an ongoing debate about the merits and drawbacks of … Read more