How-to tips that can strengthen a marriage

It's a rare marriage that doesn't have some rough spots that could use a little work. Here is #1 of 14 tips found on the "Good News" website that can help you revitalize your marriage and strengthen the bonds of love. Ask yourself what drew you to your mate. Think back to the time you first met your husband or wife and you just knew that he or she was the right one for you. So you pulled out all stops and decided to do your best to make this relationship a lasting one. The things you saw in each other were the things you wanted in your future mate....

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My secret is out! He smacks me.

Recently, a close friend of mine and a blogger 'neophyte' asked me since blogging is so public, was I sure that I wanted the world to know that I was having marital problems? My question to her was, "Who in the world is married and does not have problems?" And isn't that the point? There are lots' of people who are married and having 'problems' but would never admit it. There are many of us, who may think we have problems but in reality a spouse who smacks loudly at the dinner table (okay in some households this could be argued as acceptable...

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SAVE MONEY. MARRY IN TEXAS.

A look at some notable bills that made it, and some that didn't, in the regular session of the 80th Texas Legislature.Passed, awaiting action by governorMarriage fee: Increases the Texas marriage license fee from $30 to $60 but waives the fee and a 72-hour waiting period for couples who take a premarital education course. Wow, could Texans be on to something? Wonder what the research says on the divorce rate of couples who completed some type of premarital education course or counseling? What do you think? Does it make a difference?FailedCovenant...

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COMMUNICATION

Yep! Communication is the #1 cause of divorce. I would categorize it as the number one cause for "premature divorce". Meaning couples would have a greater chance of succeeding in marriage earlier in their relationship if only they would master the skillfull art of communicating! So if you thought one of the other 'issues' would be the #1 cause, let me explain to you how communication leads the pack over and above the others.Infidelity: spouses cheat because there is a severe break down in communication. He ain't talking to her and she ain't...

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Celebrating 4 years in July!

If you would have asked me five years ago where would I be? Married would not have been on the top of the list. But, I's married now! And four years later, we are still trying to figure it out. What is the number one cause of divorce?Infidelity, finances, children, creative differences, religous differences, political differences, boredom, sex, updrades, death, sickness or communicati...

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