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Marriage Moments Compilation
Marriage Moments Members of Better Marriages receive a weekly “Marriage Moment” delivered to their inbox. If you aren’t currently a member and want to get more articles, tips, and couple exercises, you can join at http://www.bettermarriages.org/members/join/ Please enjoy this sample compilation. “All those ‘and […]
The Joy of the Unexpected
From the resource files of Better Marriages All of us expected to find happiness with our chosen partners. However, one of life's surprises is the joy of the unexpected pleasures. That joy is the focus of this couple exercise. Write your responses to […]
Default Mode
Dear Eddie, Last week, we took part in a Virtual Marriage Enrichment Group about Differences. A couple shared that when they are vulnerable, their differences rise up. Under stress, you and I often fall back into Default Mode. Our personal factory settings give […]
Do You Dare to Pop This Question?
by Charlie and Linda Bloom After an evening of sharing the living room sofa while they watched a romantic movie, Brandon turned to Kim, to whom he’d been married for nearly 30 years and asked, “If you met me today, would you still […]
The 7 Myths of Marriage
By the Staff at eHarmony 1. Marriage Fixes Everything (Anything) The idea that everything in your life will get better, even a little better, when you’re married is pretty silly when you think about it. Imagine two people who are miserable — […]
5 Myths of Happy Marriages
From Huffington Post Weddings By Whitney Fleming At a recent party, I was telling a friend about my plans to celebrate my upcoming 15th wedding anniversary. "Fifteen years! Wow, but it's no surprise. You guys have a great marriage and always seem […]
5 Myths About Marriage That I’m Glad Aren’t True
By Winifred M. Reilly, M.A., MFT from Speaking of Marriage Ask ten happily married people, “What’s your key to success?” and you’ll get fifteen answers — many of which contradict each other. Some will say couples should never to go to bed […]
7 Reasons Why ‘Getting Away’ is Good for Your Relationship
By Ryan Frederick of Fierce Marriage Getting away with your spouse is a vital part of keeping things renewed and fresh. This means taking time to intentionally disconnect from your everyday world and reconnect with your life partner. I strongly believe […]
5 Habits for a Healthy Marriage (Faith-Based)
By Ryan Frederick from Fierce Marriage A little while ago I wrote about the first thing we’d discuss with you if we could have coffee together. Feel free to read that post if you haven’t, but basically we’d talk about your […]
Marriage Misconceptions to Throw Out the Window
Posted: 08/03/2015 by Elizabeth Mitchell, BRIDES photo by Wendell Webber/Courtesy of CNP Montrose Misconceptions, myths, whatever you want to call them, when it comes to marriage, we all have our own preconceived notions about what life will look like as a twosome that, […]