Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Marriage Coaching Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Marriage Coaching". If you have expertise in Marriage Coaching and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- 5 things that every spouse needs daily - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Haingo Heriniaina RajaonarisonFirst of all, a one-minute kiss: I am sure that everyone can find time everyday for this one-minute kiss. Actually, when we really want to, we can surely find more than five minutes a day for kissing our spouse. It is a good habit that will bless the relationship and eternalize the ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - 6 Tell Tale Signs of Stress and What to Do About Them - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtAccording to a recent survey, stress affects 30% + of the population on a daily basis. Too much stress can contribute to a long list of health problems as well as family problems. The good news is that there is plenty you can do to help get balance back into your life. The Tell Tale Signs of ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - 7 Steps for happy relationship - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Dia Thabet7 Steps for happy relationship How can you have a happy relationship? What are the steps you need to learn about to have a prosperous relationship? Every relationship faces changes and challenges, so it is necessary for you to learn about what makes a relationship happy and successful. ...
Views: 1491(4 votes) - 8 principles to successful relationships - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Tam JohnstonRelationships in differing contexts of our lives; love them, dread them, crave them, nurture them, run from them..... whatever you think of them, you relate! Relationships are fundamental human interactions that exist on a daily basis, the results of which impact hugely upon how we feel about ...
Views: 1823(1 vote) - 8 reasons why men are not eager to get married - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Raymond FohjemHave you ever wondered why some men are not eager to get married? Have you ever come across someone who has all what it takes, but not willing to settle down with a partner? Have you ever wondered why some men decide to be running after many girls at once? Whenever you come across someone ...
Views: 3078(1 vote) - A Deeper Look at Mariska Hargitay’s Five Life Principles - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainThe Magazine was Published in the Fall of 2010. I Reviewed the Article in the Fall of 2010. My “Good Housekeeping” magazine came the other day and I’ve finally had time to sit down and go through it. It’s a magazine with a long, great history and it has done well evolving through its ...
Views: 2866(1 vote) - A Plethora of Problems - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Dr. Dennis NederDoc: I have been dating my girlfriend for the past 14 months, and we have endured many situations. The one I need help with is her past. She has told me she has been with 7 guys prior to me. She originally told me 6, but I found out and not from her it was 7. She didn't tell me because I know ...
Views: 1280(5 votes) - A Sad Killer of Love - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Kara OhBelittling our partner––or a child, for that matter––either directly or by innuendo, is a direct hit to the heart. Eventually, love is replaced by resentment, loathing or even hate. In the moment, we don’t realize the damage we’re causing when we belittle those we “say” we love. We’re blinded ...
Views: 1877(1 vote) - A sustained exciting and satisfying marriage is within your reach. - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Grenville Phillips“I just don’t love you anymore.” Do those words sound familiar? Well if you have been married for more than 5 years, then your spouse has probably thought them, and so have you. Please do not worry. It is not the end of your relationship, but it can be the beginning of a fulfilling and ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - A Woman's Mystery - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Cornelia PowellDuring the clear days of my first summer living in my little mountain cabin, I enjoyed moving my office to my long front porch -- with my laptop perched on a little make-shift desk. Here I would write and watch the various birds with the glorious mountain-scape all around me. To my delight, ...
Views: 961(2 votes) - A ‘Good Talk’ With a Friend or Marriage Counseling? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamMarriage Counseling: What, Why, Why Not, How What is Marriage Counseling
Views: 1990(1 vote) - After An Extramarital Affair - Is Your Spouse Serious About Rebuilding The Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Daryl CampbellThe whole relationship was transformed radically after unfaithfulness. Whatever you may have assumed is called into doubt. For example there was a time when you would not have given a second thought to when your spouse informed you they'd be working overtime. With the economy being the way it is ...
Views: 1100(1 vote) - Answering Relationship Therapy Questions - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Deborah LindstromTherapy is an emotional investment as well as a financial investment. This is simply because the married couple believes the therapy sessions can cure their marriage. By means of counseling, the married couple is forced to open up to each other with a third party. Some married couples not yet ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Are you an ADHD “Helicopter” Partner? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Laurie DuparDo you hover over your spouse while they’re doing housework or completing other important tasks around the house? Do you take more than your share of responsibility for things in your ADHD relationship? Do you find it is just easier to get things done if you micro-manage your partner’s schedule ...
Views: 3910(2 votes) - Are You Remarried? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2013 from Tina TessinaDon't Let Divorce Muddy Your Marriage - 3 Tips Are you remarried? Are you trying to make this new relationship work. Dr. Romance offers three tips to help this new marriage work better than the first one. 1. Understand your baggage. You both have leftovers from earlier ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - Avoid Divorce By Keeping The Balance In Your Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Menno SpijkstraSome couples wonder why after giving all their time, effort, and energy into their marriage, it’s still doesn’t end well. Just like Sandra, my dorm buddy during college days. A couple of months ago, she called me up to have lunch with her and that she needed someone to talk to. Sandra has this ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - Avoid these Common Wedding Reception Complaints - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Karine HartYou don't want to be the bride that everyone talks about in a negative way, so you want to make sure you plan out a reception that will keep your guests happy. While you can't please every single person, you can do your best to ensure everyone is comfortable and to make sure they have pleasant ...
Views: 1588(3 votes) - Avoid these Common Wedding Reception Complaints - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Karine HartYou don't want to be the bride that everyone talks about in a negative way, so you want to make sure you plan out a reception that will keep your guests happy. While you can't please every single person, you can do your best to ensure everyone is comfortable and to make sure they have pleasant ...
Views: 1588(3 votes) - Be Aware of Your Projections: They Might Harm Your Intimate Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Doron GilINTRODUCTION As long as you project your own traits, emotions and behaviors onto your partner, accusing him/her of owning these, rather than accepting them as part of you, you are harming the relationship. Becoming aware of your projections and taking responsibility for all your traits, ...
Views: 1728(1 vote) - Beautiful Anger in Marriage and Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce KayeAnger. Isn't that the emotion that wrecks relationships? Terrifies children? Provokes violence? How can anyone say anything positive about it? For many of us who have grown up in dysfunctional families, trying to appreciate anger may seem like extolling the virtues of migraines. Let's first ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - Bedtime Stories Are For Couples, Too - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Norman CsarniBedtime is always one of the best times of the day. It is when lying down that our brain is more relaxed, open and creative. Any bed talk would definitely be easier and natural. Spend time then with your spouse in bed and talk. Sleep is essential. It makes your tired body rests and ...
Views: 4357(3 votes) - Beyond Equality in Marriage and Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce KayeThere is a useful term that one hears relative to investments but is rarely mentioned when discussing relationships. The term is "equity." We more often hear people discuss "equality" in relationships. Unfortunately, equality is not nearly as constructive a concept for guiding a couple to ...
Views: 1071(1 vote) - Bigamy Does Not Undermine the Institution of Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Elsabe SmitI can feel just this heading is enough cause for me to duck some eggs, oranges and other missiles, but your actions would be uninformed, so let’s have a truce while I state my case. A woman was recently sentenced to ten months in prison, suspended for two years, for “marrying” four men while ...
Views: 1678(1 vote) - Break the Rules Preventing an Awesome Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Emma ViglucciBreak the Rules Preventing an Awesome Relationship Do you experience déjà vu, broken records and same old stories in your disagreements with your partner? Do you feel stuck and find yourself repeating patterns and fights without knowing how to break the impasse? You are not alone … This is an ...
Views: 1901(1 vote) - Budget Saving Tips for Your Wedding Reception - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Jason HennesseyYour wedding reception will take up a large chunk of your wedding budget, but for most it is a price worth paying for a fantastic reception. But if your budget is more ginger beer than champagne here are some ways in which you can cut costs but still have a great party. 1. Alcohol can be one ...
Views: 694(2 votes) - Building Trust With Simple Tasks - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Diane and Lewis DenbaumWe all know that trust is a basic requirement in an intimate relationship. How can you open up to someone you don't trust? You can't! Let's assume that you have been in a relationship and the trust level is good. What do you have to do to maintain, or better yet, to increase, that trust ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - Can I Tell You a Secret? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Janet Perez EcklesThere I was, waking up in that quaint cabin in the middle of an enormous cruise ship. The soft humming of the engine played the melody of promises for the day. “Hi there,” my friend greeted me. She must have come in while my hubby left to finalize details for the day’s excursion. I yawned and ...
Views: 1429(2 votes) - Can You Save Your Marriage if Your Spouse Doesn't Want To? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Liam NadenOne of the most difficult situations for a marriage that is failing occurs when one partner wants to save the marriage and the other one doesn't. If that is the case in your marriage you will know that it's probably the biggest crisis that will ever occur in a marriage. There are many reasons ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Caution! Words Don't Disappear into Thin Air! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Azriel WinnettTry an experiment. Start a conversation on any topic with your spouse or best friend. After you’ve been talking together for a few minutes, interject with something along the lines of: “Hey, what are you talking about? You’re a real idiot!” Next, hasten to explain to your partner that of ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - Changing Versus Influencing Your Spouse - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Chris HartwellEveryone has things they wish they could change about their spouse. Learning to live with these things and accepting your spouse for who he is can be a challenging part of marriage. In the best case scenarios, it can help you grow as a person and can help you live together in harmony as a ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - Character Traits That Promote Intimacy and Avoid Marriage Problems - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Bryce KayeOver the past 35 years, I have seen thousands of couples in marriage counseling. I thought it might be interesting to list out the personal traits and values of the most competent partners who do the best at maintaining their relationships. Instead of taking your partner's inventory I would ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Christian Marriage Help: How to Face Your Fears - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Karla DowningThis Christian marriage help will show you how to face your fears in your difficult marriage. Fear is a natural response. It is a God-given basic survival mechanism to protect by enabling a person to heighten senses and attend to what is threatening by either fighting or fleeing. Some people ...
Views: 1536(1 vote) - Christian Marriage Help: Let Go Of The Obsession Over Your Husband's Behavior - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you looking for Christian marriage help that will enable you to let go of the obsession over your husband's behavior? Whatever takes up your mental and emotional energy and robs you of the ability to live your life is your obsession. When you have marriage problems that your husband will ...
Views: 3019(1 vote) - Christian Marriage Help: Six Ways to Respond to Your Husband's Use of Pornography - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you looking for Christian marriage help because your husband is using pornography? Here are six ways to respond to your husband's use of pornography: Honesty. Be honest about how you are feeling about the porn and how it is affecting your relationship. Be honest about what you need. Be ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Christian Marriage Help: What Submission Is and Isn't - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you looking for Christian marriage help? Are you wanting to know what submission is and isn't? Then, this article will answer your questions. Ephesians 5:22-24 says, "Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord" (NIV). Sounds simple, but what does that really mean in a marriage? Some ...
Views: 1076(1 vote) - Christian Marriage Help: Wives Believe Internet Pornography Is Cheating - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you looking for Christian marriage help because you are a wife that believes internet pornography is cheating? "Internet cheating" is rampant even with men in the church. It includes viewing pornography, engaging in chat room conversations, sending personal pictures online, and ...
Views: 1956(1 vote) - Common Marriage Problems - 6 Significant Problems To Learn From - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Johnny WayneMarriage is not a constant happiness. Common marriage problems can happen anytime with no warning. Life for couples on the first part of marriage is intimate and almost close to perfect, but things will change as time goes by, bad habits and personalities will all be revealed. The different ...
Views: 1043(1 vote) - Conflict in, conflict out - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Norman CsarniBad as it is, conflict is a fixed part of society. It does not only destroy, but builds and improves human relationships. Conflicts rooted from simple and complex causes. They are either caused by misinformation or differences in values and interests or structural flaws or a mix of the ...
Views: 2240(1 vote) - Coping With Cheating In Marriage - Understanding That You Are Not Helpless - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Daryl CampbellA lot of husbands and wives who have been victimized by infidelity have a great deal of emotions and issues to work through. From the rage which at certain points threatens to the disappointment of realizing what you mate did and facing the harsh reality that the marriage will never be the same. ...
Views: 1044(1 vote) - Couple Communication: Back to Basics To Improve Your Relationship and Restore Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Peggy FergusonOne of the most important tools to develop or restore communication skills is the use of “I” messages. "I" messages are not as likely to elicit defensiveness. They actually increase the probability that your message(s) will be heard. With this simple change in how you communicate with your ...
Views: 4989(2 votes) - Creating a Loving and Spiritual Relationship through Heart-Centered Communication - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Kim PhippsIs your beloved relationship honest, fulfilling and harmonious? Do you often have moments when deep love is flowing between your hearts? Do you wish for more depth, love and understanding? Communication is a key to a good relationship. There are many books and workshops that model good ...
Views: 2253(1 vote) - Cultivating Healthy Relationships In Marriage And Preventing Breakups - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Stephen KavitaTo foster good relationships in marriage, it is important to have forecast. Sometimes when challenges arise in a relationship those who are unable to cope choose the easy way out; and that is to breakup. To avoid this it is important to prepare yourself for the challenges ahead that are bound to ...
Views: 1307(2 votes) - Date Night Ideas: Rekindle The Passion In Your Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Debbie SchaeferA happy marriage can begin with a list of date night ideas that you turn into a series of romantic dates with your mate. That's right, you can rekindle the romance in your marriage with a regularly scheduled date night with your spouse. Couples who nurture their relationships through ...
Views: 2605(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I would be honored and privileged if I could end up marrying her. - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I recently read an article that focused on interfaith couples and their impact on raising children. You were featured in the article and I wanted to reach out to you as a last resort to saving my relationship. My girlfriend and i have been together for three ...
Views: 2384(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: My wife is reading romance novels - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance For many many years, i have been the income earner for our 4 kids and my wife while she was home raising the kids. Day in day out I was working sometimes three jobs. I got into a career that took 10-15 hrs per day for the first three years - the money was great and I ...
Views: 7025(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: What is the right love to last a lifetime? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am writing this letter to you because I really want to know what is the right love to last a lifetime? I am frustrated right now. How couples especially married, last love into lifetime? I am in love with someone, but I don't know if that person feels the ...
Views: 1468(1 vote) - Delivering Best Man Toasts - You Need To Get This Right - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from john reeceThe wedding reception is the place where the best man is required to deliver his well-prepared best man toasts and speech. Too often, guys who are given this role often find themselves anxious, not really knowing how to come up with a perfect wedding toast speech. The task may give some men ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - Discover 6 Simple Steps to End an Emotional Affair - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Jacob ElichmannAre you struggling with emotional affair recovery? Does your wayward spouse need to know how to end emotional affair? If your trust has been shattered by emotional infidelity, you're probably wondering how your spouse can ever earn it back… This article is specifically about the actions ...
Views: 3416(1 vote) - Discover Why Your Spouse Is Not Talking To You - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Mika MaddelaDid you and your spouse get into a HUGE fight that they walked out on you? Did they come home telling you they need some space and now you're sitting alone by yourself-missing your spouse? Some how, things between you and your spouse turned for the worse and now you're trying to figure out how ...
Views: 1589(2 votes) - Divine Marriage - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Kellyna CampbellMost of us dream about the perfect partner to share our life with. We search for our soul mate someone to adore us, someone who makes us laugh, and someone to understand us. What we do not realize is that this life-long search is actually a quest to feel whole within ourselves. We search outside ...
Views: 1284(1 vote)