tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67670668897452227092024-03-14T09:37:21.051-04:00MarriageMoment.orgTake a moment to protect and strengthen your marriage.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-59153283433538421752017-02-17T10:52:00.001-05:002017-02-21T16:39:55.686-05:00Can You Trust Your Feelings?
Often when there is conflict in a marriage spouses experience various negative thoughts and emotions that are automatically triggered by the events and circumstances taking place in the relationship. When this happens, however, we should ask ourselves some important questions. Can I trust that these instincts are correct? Do my feelings truly reflect reality? Should I actUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-37248650031085714132017-02-03T12:43:00.002-05:002017-02-03T12:48:55.293-05:00Divorce is ContagiousDid you know that divorce is contagious? Unlike the flu you won’t catch the divorce bug because someone coughs near you. Nonetheless, researchers do classify the influence of divorce as a form of “social contagion” – the spread of ideas, attitudes, and behaviors within social networks through imitation and conformity.
Social contagions are, in fact, similar to biological epidemics inUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-71179409800024779652017-01-26T16:26:00.002-05:002017-02-02T10:52:07.963-05:00Tips for Expressing GratitudeExpressing gratitude to your spouse is one of the best things you can do to foster happiness in your marriage. Feeling appreciated keeps the feeling of being respected and valued alive. It helps us maintain an intimate bond with our mate. It even impacts how committed we are to the relationship. These are just a few of the positive effects of gratitude in marriage. [Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-22533196019543012022017-01-19T14:48:00.000-05:002017-01-26T16:27:27.669-05:00The Power of Gratitude
Experts in business, leadership, management, and related fields have articulated the benefits of expressing gratitude for quite a long time. Customers are more loyal when they feel appreciated. Employees are significantly more productive when they receive positive recognition for their achievements. Students work harder when their teacher acknowledges effort. Volunteers Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-80231829301724263452017-01-10T12:16:00.002-05:002017-01-10T15:40:55.019-05:00Never Marry Your Soulmate
You may have heard the old adage “never meet your heroes.” Some may instinctively wonder why this would be considered good advice. After all doesn’t everyone want to meet their hero? But many who have actually had the opportunity to meet some famous person whom they strongly admired have been sorely disappointed.
There have been numerous stories told that illustrate this Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-8994316098390502562014-12-03T16:02:00.000-05:002016-05-01T00:06:45.512-04:00Understanding Bad Moods in Marriage
When either you or your spouse experiences a bad mood it can very easily have a negative impact on your relationship. Often the effect is only temporary. But, if bad moods are manifested frequently and go unchecked it can result in a much more serious problem. Below you will find some information the causes of bad moods and how they are a danger to your marriage.
A mood is Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-30028704300947477212013-11-29T13:08:00.000-05:002013-11-29T13:11:30.789-05:00Love Bears All ThingsThe Word of God states, in 1 Corinthians 13:7, that love “beareth all things” (KJV). Indeed, this is one of the characteristics that reveals the force and nature of love. But, what does scripture mean by this statement? What is the practical application of this principle with respect to the love between a husband and a wife in the bonds of holy matrimony?
Some instinctively explain Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-66732272630589400342013-11-25T20:32:00.000-05:002013-11-27T21:12:07.889-05:00Disclosing Marriage Problems to OutsidersWhen marriages undergo difficult times it is normal to want to turn to friends and family for their help and support. This can be a good thing. But, it also has the potential to introduce unintended complications. One thing is certain, you should use discretion and wisdom regarding the information that you share with outsiders as well as the individuals with whom you choose to Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-44382194284920507232013-11-20T11:28:00.002-05:002014-12-03T09:57:34.801-05:0010 Tips to Become a Friendlier SpouseOften people say they want to be a better spouse or have a stronger marriage. But many times they admit that they don’t know how to accomplish this. One of the easiest and most effective ways is to be more friendly. It really is that simple. Begin to treat your mate as a genuine friend and the levels of bondedness and emotional intimacy will increase dramatically in your Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-58039109435516731332013-11-17T23:48:00.001-05:002013-11-18T19:12:53.029-05:005 Keys to Success in Marriage
There exists an age old question regarding which type of relationship style provides the best potential for a happy marriage. What is the ideal blend of personalities, interests, backgrounds, experiences, and other characteristics that results in marital bliss? There is not a single correct answer. Couples manage to find success in marriage in all sorts of circumstances -and Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-48886985307452528672013-11-04T16:57:00.000-05:002017-01-09T10:08:03.473-05:00Mutual Accountability in MarriageOne frequently overlooked dynamic of successful marriages is mutual accountability between husband and wife. Indeed, mutual accountability is essential to a healthy, harmonious union. Many happy couples may naturally employ these principles into their relationship without really realizing it. Others deliberately make it a point of emphasis in the marriage. In any case, Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-13058100379974590152013-10-21T13:31:00.000-04:002013-10-22T14:43:32.792-04:00Ten Tasks for Rebuilding Marital TrustPerhaps the most devastating thing that can take place in a marriage is when trust becomes significantly damaged between husband and wife. Restoring this trust is generally a difficult thing to do. It is an undertaking that does not come naturally or instinctively, so it is something we must learn. Below, ten tasks for rebuilding trust in marriage are briefly described. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-46299276445775102472013-07-27T22:36:00.000-04:002013-10-24T21:33:28.707-04:00Telltale Signs of Troubled Marriages
There is no consensus regarding the factors that produce a happy marriage. Indeed, there are many and diverse positive characteristics that couples have discovered to make their marriages meaningful, satisfying, and mutually fulfilling. While certain themes tend to emerge in studying happy marriages not all happy marriages have all of the same positive traits in common. There are many paths Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-7598050948106237432013-03-06T09:17:00.000-05:002013-03-06T09:30:30.105-05:00More Quotes on Marriage, Family, and Love
We continue to get positive feedback regarding the quotes we share about marriage, family, and love. Below is yet another compilation of such quotes. Some are intended to be inspirational, some motivational, some thought provoking, and a few just plain humorous. Enjoy!
“The course of true love never did run smooth.” ~Shakespeare
“The bonds of matrimony are like any other Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-57558323953640664592013-02-22T11:18:00.001-05:002013-02-22T11:23:25.294-05:00Parent-in-Law RelationshipsOne aspect of marriage and family life that presents potential for difficulties is the relationship between an individual and the parents of his or her spouse. The nature of these challenges differs greatly depending on the personalities, family situation, and other circumstances of those involved. However, there are certainly several areas in which problems are common. The Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-81380514444149138872012-08-16T08:15:00.001-04:002012-08-16T08:19:28.702-04:00Bedtime: 3 Most Important Times of DayThe Bible admonishes us to “let not the sun go down upon your wrath” (Eph. 4:26). Some have paraphrased this scriptural mandate with the simple phrase “don’t go to bed angry”. These are sound words to apply in any relationship or situation. But, certainly we would be remiss if we did not apply this timeless wisdom to our marriage and home life first and foremost. After allUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-83075834006258492312012-01-01T18:54:00.006-05:002014-12-29T19:20:34.867-05:00Ten Easy Resolutions to Improve Your Marriage
While mulling over ways to change your life for the better this year, why not consider a resolution to improve your marriage? Virtually nothing else that you resolve to do will be more advantageous to your life and happiness in the long run. Here are ten suggestions for relatively easy resolutions you can make to towards this important goal.
1. Start a couple’s devotion – Spouses who Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-43877652361000985032011-12-21T11:22:00.002-05:002013-11-19T11:17:42.086-05:00Managing Stress in MarriageMost people are aware of the injurious personal costs of stress - those that harm the individual. However, we often do not consider the destructive interpersonal consequences - those that damage our relationships. Concerning marriage, the effects of stress can certainly present many difficult challenges. [See related article.] But, your marriage can survive – and even thrive – despite Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-22823795359873766322011-12-15T15:48:00.009-05:002011-12-21T19:19:31.379-05:00Causes of Stress in MarriageStress is a part of life. There is simply no getting around it completely. However, the more you learn about the causes, effects, and symptoms of stress the better you will understand how it impacts your life and your marriage. Armed with this information, you can then take steps to manage stress more effectively, thereby strengthening and protecting the relationship between youUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-78745775655014630642011-10-10T11:07:00.005-04:002013-03-06T09:31:56.816-05:00Quotes on Marriage, Family, and LoveMany readers have commented that they like the quotes we share about marriage, family, and love. Some are intended to be inspirational, some motivational, some thought provoking, and a few just plain humorous. Below are several of the quotes we have shared. Enjoy!
"Who, being loved, is poor?" ~Oscar Wilde
“Love is just a word until someone special comes along and gives it meaning.” ~Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-55937551489971857752011-08-30T11:49:00.003-04:002012-08-16T08:25:33.076-04:00Returning from Work: 3 Most Important Times of DayA speaker at a marriage conference recently made the statement: “The best times of the day to communicate with your partner are before leaving work, when returning home from work, and before going to bed.” It is certainly true that these are critical times of the day regarding marital relationships. But this is not necessarily the best time to “communicate”. There are definitely some “dos and Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-66618138880471509622011-06-27T00:00:00.010-04:002013-11-29T13:11:45.789-05:00Love Does Not Rejoice in WrongdoingAmong the many lessons on love that we are able to glean from 1 Corinthians 13 is the maxim that genuine, Christian love “does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in truth” (I Cor 13:6 ESV). Of course, the immediate purpose of this verse (and entire chapter) is to emphasize the priority of love in ministry, fellowship, and the exercise of spiritual gifts. However, these verses also inform Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-79606684328110920972011-04-18T00:00:00.005-04:002011-06-27T22:42:28.902-04:00Why Marriages FailCountless research studies and other investigations have been performed in order to gain insight into the reasons that marriages fail. Part of the rationale for such research is that if information can be learned about problems, struggles, and the like that play a role in the dissolution of marriages then more attention can be given to identifying, preventing, and navigating through these Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-17778896725993552692011-04-08T00:00:00.006-04:002012-08-16T08:17:51.507-04:00Morning: 3 Most Important Times of DayOne should always be mindful of being loving, helpful, and respectful to his/her partner. Every day and every waking moment is important. We should never take one another for granted or misuse the time that we are blessed to have with our spouse and family. However, there are three specific times of the day that seem to hold special importance. Our words and actions during these times have Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767066889745222709.post-72082378649553244092011-03-30T00:00:00.009-04:002011-12-26T21:57:57.474-05:00Tough Times in MarriageMost marriages will eventually face tough times in the form of serious hardship or tragedy. To name just a few examples, couples may face a serious illness or injury, the loss of a job, the closing of a family business, a house fire or flood, the death of a loved one, and so forth. When some couples encounter these and other types of heartrending circumstances they discover a deep bond that Unknownnoreply@blogger.com