Figuring out what to wear on a first date doesn’t have to end with clothes on the floor and a last-minute panic. The best outfit is clean, comfortable, right for the occasion, and still feels like you. You don’t need a new style makeover..
Marriages endure ups and downs, peaks and valleys, throughout the course of a life together. When children come along, it adds a new component to that relationship. If a child dies, there is inevitable strain on the marriage. Will it recover or will the stress be too much to sustain it? Statistics say that up … Read more
Most churches require a series of pre-wedding sessions called premarital counseling for the happy couple. This ensures that the minister thinks that they are ready to embark on the journey of marriage together. This counseling can take several weeks so be sure that there will be enough time to complete it before the wedding date…
It is generally our intention to communicate in the best way possible with those around us. Very few of us intentionally set out to manipulate people in any way. But when we want something really badly, or have our heart set on an outcome, we may find ourselves being manipulative without even realizing it. How … Read more
We all want our boyfriend or husband to really hear what we say. It’s far too common to get caught up in miscommunication and eventually tune each other out. A relationship cannot grow when either party has stopped listening. What things can you say to encourage the man in your life to hear you? Here … Read more
If you are reading this, chances are that you are a man who absolutely loves fishing. A few of you are lucky enough to have a significant other who also obsesses over this sport. There are, however, many of you whose girlfriend or wife does not share your passion. There is almost nothing more enjoyable … Read more
For those in the dating world, the internet can no longer be ignored. What once held stigma is now the new normal. The internet is a wonderful and convenient way to meet someone. As with any new trend, though, there are new things to think about. Know the potential safety pitfalls and how to minimize … Read more
What one thing does a man really want from his woman? It’s something that is desirable enough for a song to have been written about it and skyrocket to longstanding popularity. This one thing is respect. Respect is one of those things that is a deciding factor as to whether a relationship will work or … Read more
Every so often it’s a nice, relaxing break to get away with your closest girlfriends. A girlfriend getaway can be a great time to focus on friendships that may have been neglected in the busy times of life. You can go with one best friend, or a group of close friends. Either way, with a … Read more
We all have one or more people in our life who are special to us. Although we may appreciate and care about someone, we often neglect to let them know, and regret it when it is too late. Making someone’s day special doesn’t have to be complicated. We can also, on a small scale, show … Read more
Relationships are hard work and at times you hit bumps in the road or find that you’ve lost the spark of years past.
Never fear – even the happiest and most romantic of couples hit rough patches now and then. What makes relationships survive long-term is how couples overcome the hurdles and work together to improve their relationship.
Even small choices you make every day can dramatically affect the status of your long-term relationship.
Here are a few helpful tips to get you started.