Conversations in Marriage
In my house, my family and I try to communicate as effectively as possible and avoid miscommunicating. We are successful, most of the time. Even the best communicators can fall into some common pitfalls of miscommunication. Unfortunately, conversations sometimes...
What Do Basketball and Marriage Have in Common?
What do basketball and marriage have in common? Basketball is a team sport and so is marriage. Both basketball and marriage do not work well if there is a “ball hog.” Work together; share the work load and the spotlight. With basketball, some athletes have natural...
Apologies in Marriage
If you are looking for a relationship game changer, then learn how to properly apologize. Do spouses need to apologize to each other when they hurt their spouse’s feelings and/or do something wrong? Yes!! I have noticed in my personal and professional life that many...
Priorities in Marriage
Some people think that loving marriages just happen. Happily married couples would tell you that it takes, respect, patience, empathy and lots of nurturing. It also takes making your spouse feel special, important, noticed, and your number one priority. One of the...
Three Tips to Navigate the Holidays as an Interfaith Couple
December is a month of celebrations with lights, decorations, presents and cheer! Christmas, Hanukkah, the holidays are almost here and let’s be proactive to avoid conflict, unmet expectations and disappointment. Around this time of year, many couples have holiday...