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Protecting Your Relationship from Emotional Infidelity
By Denise J. Charles We have to exercise clear controls for ensuring that our relationships do not cross the emotional boundaries which could harm our primary relationship. As human beings we all have an overpowering need for human connection. We want to […]
Good marriages rest on hearing, listening
By Gina Barreca/Hartford Courant, October 20, 2014 Here’s what I’ve learned in 23 years of marriage: Love isn’t blind, but it can be hard of hearing. At the beginning of a relationship, you hang onto each other’s every word the way you […]
Easy Ways to Bring Back the Spark and Strengthen Your Bond
By Sherri Goodman Whether you've been together for 4 years or 4 decades, every relationship can use a tune up. Bettering your relationship doesn't require taking a second honeymoon, going cliff diving together, or any other crazy stunts. You and your […]
Love & Survival: 3 Outdoor Excursions for Adventurous Married Couples
Date night for married couples typically consists of dinner, dancing, and hopefully reliving the consummation part of marriage at the end of the night. But Dr. Arthur Aron, a psychology professor at the State University of New York at Stony […]
5 Adventurous Dates to Spark Your Marriage
No matter how much you love your spouse, there comes a time when the flames of romance begin to die down. Keep the spark alive by planning a unique or adventurous date. According to Psychology Today, the excitement of trying […]
4 Exotic Destinations For An Unforgettable Anniversary Celebration
That day was like something out of a storybook. When I got married to my husband eight years ago, I was floating on cloud nine. All of the work that went into planning my dream wedding had finally come to […]
Laugh Together, Stay Together
Friend of Better Marriages, Susanne Alexander, has recently published a new educational cartoon book: Laugh Together, Stay Together: 15 Ways to Lighten Up and Keep Connected (soon to be available through the Better Marriages bookstore). For couples who want to […]
How to Prevent Divorce Through Marriage Coaching
by Alan and Autumn Ray, Founders of MarriageTeam and Professional Members of Better Marriages The fact that you are reading this in a Better Marriage’s newsletter demonstrates that you are committed to improving your marriage and value it highly. Nevertheless, my […]
An Adventure in Intimacy: a Workshop for Couples
August 29-31, 2014 in Monterey, CA Led by Hedy and Yumi Schleifer, Professional Members of Better Marriages The Adventure In Intimacy is a fast-paced, transformational three-day workshop for couples. You and your partner will learn seven basic principles and seven essential […]
Knee to Knee
This lovely poem was written by Bonnie Spanogle in 1995 I've made a commitment to you, You've made a commitment to me. Sometimes it's not easy. Marital roles have been changed Companionship is the way Will you come with me? 'Cause when you look into my eyes […]
