Communication
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The Best Marriage Advice
by April My husband and I have had points in our relationship where we have struggled. Somedays he can be my best friend, and others, my nemesis. Neither one of us is perfect by any means. It seems like a lot of marriages don’t seem to last as long nowadays. Marriage is wonderful. I am so grateful and thankful for being a wife and mother. Unconditional love is important. Love your spouse when they are unlovable, so they will do the same for you when you are. Our kids are adults now. I can’t wait to retire and have adventures with my BFF. But I had good role models, that’s…
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Is your husband emotionally unavailable?
Your boyfriend talked to you for hours. He listened sweetly. He shared family stories and personal secrets. Yet here you are asking: “Is my husband emotionally unavailable?” He doesn’t listen as well as he used to, and he avoids long or deep conversations. He may imply that you are needy or overly-sensitive, and he has a time expressing his feelings to you. The “Is my husband emotionally unavailable?” Quiz Answer the following yes or no questions to determine whether or not your husband is emotionally unavailable. Go with your gut instinct! If you answered yes to at least 3 of these questions, your husband is emotionally unavailable. Things to remember…
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A Simple Marriage Reminder
by Autumn Most of us have probably wondered how to stop overthinking in a relationship. Autumn recommends rising above the overthinking and keeping marriage simple and beautiful. One of the most important lessons I have learned being married is the importance of letting things go. I have been married to my husband and best friend for over 6 years now and continue to enjoy every day I am blessed to have him in my life. Our life and marriage is far from perfect (including myself), but I continue to try to improve as the years go on. The one thing I can say is how important it is to let…
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What if you have no connection in your marriage?
by Anonymous In this true story about marriage, the author struggles feeling connected to her spouse. She wishes her husband was different, and wonders: Can a marriage survive without emotional connection? Once upon a time, I was frustrated with the connection I had with my husband (or lack thereof). We went on a romantic weekend getaway and I found myself focused on all the wrong things. Wow, it’s annoying when he does that. We really have NOTHING in common and NOTHING to talk about. I wish he was more x, y, and z. I don’t feel connected to him at all. WHY did we choose each other?!It’s easy to see…
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The Most Toxic Marriage Habit You Need to Stop Right Now
If you are feeling disconnected in your marriage, this post is for YOU. I believe that the #1 most toxic marriage habit that is ruining marriages today has to do with feeling disconnected. People are getting divorced left and right, seeking more passion, more love, and more attention. The most toxic habit is blaming your partner for feeling disconnected in your marriage. My husband and I did a day date to a theme park a few months ago. He had moments where he showed affection, and we had a nice time together. But at the end of the date, I felt disappointed. He didn’t talk to me enough in the…
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How to Have a Successful Marriage
by Amanda Every wife (and husband) wants to know how to have a successful marriage. Amanda shares the secrets to her successful marriage: 1. Not sharing marital problems with family or friends, and 2. Avoiding nagging whenever possible. With the following story and videos, you can also learn how to stop nagging AND get what you want. My husband Chris and I have been married for almost twelve years and we’re very grateful to have a happy relationship. When I consider what has been most helpful or important to keeping our relationship meaningful, I think there are two things we’ve done right. To Share or Not to Share? Sharing Marital…
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What is the Seven Year Itch About? True Stories about the 7 Year Itch
What is the seven year itch about? If you’re between years 6 and 10 of your marriage, you may be experiencing a hard time in your marriage. What I Learned from My Parents’ Marriage I grew up in a house with both my mom and dad, as well as a younger sister. I knew a select few of peers that also had both parents still married and because of that, I thought I knew exactly what marriage was supposed to look like. Lol! Growing up, our regular routine was Dad in the den watching TV and Mom in the bedroom watching tv. We rarely sat together for dinner, but did…
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Does Silent Treatment Work in a Marriage? When a Marriage Lacks Communication
by Ellen Do you ever feel like your marriage lacks communication? Many of our marriage stories deal with communication, and we encourage you to explore more of them. In this story, our author discusses her communication struggles and answers the question: Does silent treatment work in a marriage? Marriage Stories: Meeting and Marrying my Husband My husband and I knew each other for about 8 years before we even dated and then… we got married! We both grew up in North Dakota about an hour away from each other (yes, people do live there). We met at some church activity when we were 15 or 16; we have different memories…
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My Journey: Divorce & Remarriage, with Children
This story is the personal experience and advice from Robyn about how she helped her children during her divorce & remarriage. Check out this book, “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk” to learn more about how to communicate with your children in the best ways! Hi! I would like to share a personal experience and some advice for parents who are divorced. Life Changes I married my high school love after he served a 2-year service mission for our church. Fast forward 7 years and we had 4 cute little boys, ranging from ages 6 years to 4 months old. One day he…
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I Love My Husband but I Hate Our Marriage: Constant Fighting in Marriage, Competition in a Marriage by Anonymous
This author wanted to share how her perfectionism wreaked havoc on her marriage. She and her husband endured constant fighting in marriage and the consequences of competition in a marriage. If you’ve ever thought to yourself “I love my husband and hate our marriage,” you’re not alone. Read this author’s story: Setting the Stage for Competition in a Marriage This isn’t a long story, but it’s a lesson I want to share. My entire life pre-marriage, I had always been strong willed. I liked to make all the decisions and I tended to believe what I believe was always correct. Yes, I need to work on being humble, but it’s…
