For week four, I'm addressing how working and jobs can get in the way of having a happy relationship and what can be done about it. This is a tough topic. Usually, at least one person in a relationship has to hold a job in order for bills to be paid, mouths to be fed, and overall quality of life to be met. Many times, two-income households are the norm in our culture because one income isn't enough to provide for everything. There is no way around having to earn money somehow

Wow, time flies! It's already week three of my five-week blog series! If your family has expanded to include at least one little one, you can probably relate to this post. Raising children and parenting with your partner is a significant change for your relationship and potentially an area where conflict emerges. Drs. John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman's research about couples who have children has shown that two thirds of parents become unhappy in their relationship wit

Welcome to week two of my latest five-week blog series. This week, I am addressing another huge issue many couples struggle with: money. Financial hardship is most likely going to cause some disruption in your relationship at some point. One of you may lose a job, unforeseen expenses come out of nowhere, and BOOM! You're fighting. Money, budgeting, and handling finances can be quite stressful on a relationship. It's one of the major reasons why married people divorce. One 200

Today I am beginning a five week series addressing common conflicts most couples encounter in their relationships and what can be done to help ease the pain of these fights. For week one, let's go big and talk about sex. Sex and intimacy is a top concern most couples have when it comes to disagreements and unmet expectations. One partner tends to have different needs and wants than the other partner and eventually someone ends up being disappointed, frustrated, angry, or even

Have you ever felt like you and your partner are speaking completely different languages? One of you wants something done a certain way and you thought you communicated it clearly, but your partner totally missed what you said and either it didn't get done or it wasn't done the way you wanted. It turns out that old classic, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, has some truth to it. However, this is a truth that is not just limited to our genders. I'm sure some of you have

Many married couples have been there before - feeling like they used to be happier once upon a time. What they forget is being in a marriage is like taking care of a car. It needs regular maintenance and attention to run properly and prevent breakdowns. By implementing the five simple ideas below, you and your partner can begin maintaining your marriage today and be on the road to a happier life together. Communicate Your Needs One of the best ways to ensure having a happi