Marriage • Investing in us Q&A: My husband and I have different interests and goals Many of the struggling couples who seek counselling are dealing with similar issues. Often at the core of their relat... Article
Marriage • Investing in us How to keep anniversary celebrations exciting After a decade of marriage, our anniversary celebrations had fallen into a rut. A suggestion from friends, however, t... Article
Marriage • Investing in us 3 things to remember when tackling marriage problems Most people need tools to help them repair a troubled marriage. If what is going on in the relationship is making one... Article
Marriage • Investing in us How to keep from being thoughtlessly cruel Are there any areas in your marriage in which you are being thoughtlessly cruel? Where are you not even considering h... Article
Marriage • Investing in us How to turn temptation into an act of love Sometimes, people talk about "giving up" sin, as if doing so is a loss. In fact, there’s a huge cost of sin, in terms... Article
Marriage • Investing in us 100+ great date ideas We’ve come up with some fun, romantic ways to spend time with your spouse. Check back often to see our new date ideas! Article
Marriage • Investing in us 100+ heart-to-heart questions Asking questions is one way to keep exploring the many dimensions of your multi-faceted spouse and to keep your lines... Article
Marriage • Communication How to create emotional word pictures An emotional word picture is a communication tool that uses a story or object to simultaneously activate the emotions... Article
Marriage • Engagement Planning a wedding without losing your mind Planning for a wedding? Here are pieces of wise advice that carried us through the chaos. These tips helped keep our ... Article
Marriage • Conflict Are bad manners causing conflict in your marriage? Whenever I get rude or crabby or demanding, it is a sign that something is askew in my soul. More is at stake than ju... Article
Marriage • Communication Questions to build your marriage worksheet The questions listed here focus on maximizing your marriage and are excerpted (with permission) from Beneath the Sur... Article
Marriage • Finances Five house hunting tips for newlyweds More than likely, a house is the largest financial investment a couple will ever make, so it’s natural for first-time... Article
Marriage • Infidelity Guarding your heart against infidelity Infidelity isn’t something to be ignored – it is a threat to your marriage that you need to protect against. In fact,... Article
Marriage • Communication How dreaming together can solidify your marriage Counsellors – and our own experience – say much marital conflict stems from competing expectations and priorities. Th... Article
Marriage • Communication Tips for downsizing after the kids leave home After the kids leave home, it may be time for you to downsize. Here are tips to make the downsizing process easier - ... Article
Marriage • Communication Engaging your quiet spouse in deeper conversations Before you get into the steps of learning how to communicate with your spouse on an emotional level, there are certai... Article
Marriage • Gratitude Why you shouldn't look back at past relationships Don’t look back. You’re cheating your spouse – and ultimately yourself – when you do. Pour all your energy into somet... Article
Marriage • Conflict Q&A: Finding the right marriage counsellor My spouse and I have come to the conclusion that we need to seek the help of a professional marriage counsellor, but ... Article
Marriage • Communication How to give your marriage a regular check-up how is your marriage doing? Today is the perfect day to measure your marriage. After all, tomorrow’s journey will dep... Article
Marriage • Gratitude The pitfalls of playing the comparison game in marriage Whenever I’m faced with yet another duty at which a friend’s husband succeeds, I try to keep things in perspective. M... Article