Boredom – – -one of the silent drains in marriage. If you’ve been married any bit of time, you know that every marriage goes through seasons, but you may also know that seasons change! And the couples that learn the strategies to navigate the challenging seasons are the ones that come out stronger than ever! And […]
By Robin May 12 Things Happy Couples Know! “What can someone else tell me about my marriage?” “I don’t believe in letting people in my business” “Just because it works for them, doesn’t mean it will work for us” These are just a few of the statements that I have heard over the years as […]
By Robin May Several years ago, “Psychology Today” reported that 62% of married people reported being lonely even though they lived with their spouse. I can imagine that percentage being a surprise to many but it actually does not come as a surprise to me. Like others who frequently work with couples, we know that […]
By Robin May As you are considering your plans for 2017, I want to remind you to add your marriage to your list of priorities. It is so easy for us leave our marriages on the back burner and assume (or maybe hope and pray) that things get better or at the very least, that […]
I don’t know about you, but it was never my intention to be married, but to live as roommates with my spouse. I actually wrote a blog a while ago focused on helping couples stay OUT of the Roommate Zone. The roommate zone is when you and your spouse have started to operate more like two people […]
By Robin May It’s easy when you are frustrated with someone, especially your spouse, to immediately blame them for your frustration. However one of the tenants of a healthy relationship is the ability to self reflect! Use these 10 questions to do a SELF-CHECK before casting blame on your partner! 1. Am I Self Aware? […]
The popular R&B singer, R Kelly sang the lyrics “…you remind me of my jeep…” back in the 90’s. And while the lyrics to the song are a bit risqué, Kelly may have been on to something. After reading an article about a man’s unhealthy obsession with cars, I immediately wondered how many of us […]
By Robin May “Should your spouse be your best friend”? If this issue has never come up for you and your spouse, you may be thinking “Is this a real issue?” And the answer is, for some, Absolutely! But, I believe the question doesn’t adequately address what is really going on. Let’s break down the […]
Blog Taken from MSN (Visit our Facebook page to share your thoughts on this article! Click HERE!) Discover the secrets women keep that can strain a marriage. Of course you shy away from outright dishonesty with your husband—what kind of relationship would that be? Still, lies of omission can cause just-as-serious marriage problems. From ignoring […]
By Robin May 1. SURRENDER Did you know God created marriage? I know that sounds like a ridiculous question, but that’s my slightly sarcastic way of pointing out that, yes, God created marriage. And He has given us a plan, a strategy, a process that we can follow to strengthen our marriages. But […]
