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Red Roses, Champagne, Chocolates, and. . . Great Conversation!
by Lisa Chin-A-Young Lisa Chin-A-Young is speaking at the Better Marriages Conference: Educating Couples, Building Relationships July 11-14, 2013 in Raleigh, NC. When we think of what to gift our spouse for Valentine's Day, it's easy to consider treating them to a […]
Commitment Makes Every Day Valentine’s Day
by Sharon Brooks Hodge Sharon Brooks Hodge is speaking at the Better Marriages Conference: Educating Couples, Building Relationships July 11-14, 2013 in Raleigh, NC. According to a survey conducted earlier this month by the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association, 53 percent of […]
Valentine Romance that Leads to True Intimacy
by Greg and Priscilla Hunt It’s never too early - or late - to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Here’s an idea – celebrate Valentine’s Day every day. We’re not just talking about the stars-in-your-eyes romance that the media promotes. That’s important in […]
The Fallacy of Valentine’s Day
by Shela Dean Valentine’s Day is upon us. I have to tell you, this is not my favorite holiday. It is a day that is supposed to say love but far too often underscores what is far too common: everyday neglect. […]
5 Simple Tips for a Happy, Lasting Marriage
By Susanne M. Alexander, Marriage Educator (www.marriagetransformation.com) Susanne Alexander is speaking at the Better Marriages Conference: Educating Couples, Building Relationships July 11-14, 2013 in Raleigh, NC. You’re smart—you know that marriage is a complex relationship. So, when you read tips, hints, and […]
Eight Keys to Lasting Love
by Linda Miles, PhD Linda Miles is speaking at the Better Marriages Conference: Educating Couples, Building Relationships July 11-14, 2013 in Raleigh, NC. My granddaughter, Merritt Miles, at five years old, was the inspiration for, 8 Keys to Lasting Love. While reading […]
‘Tis the Season to Turn Sadness Into Joy
by Barbara Williams In many traditions in our busy world, the holidays signify the time of leisure, of relaxing, reconnecting and spending quality time with loved ones. Initially intended to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we're accustomed to Christmas as: "'Tis […]
Appreciation Can Turn a Marriage Around
by Priscilla Hunt Susan loves Mitch. No question about it. But after 20 years of marriage, she shared with me over a cup of coffee that she doesn't like him. "He's boring! He doesn't like to do anything fun and we […]
Four Actions to a Happy Marriage
by Val Frost-McKinley How can we create the happily-ever-after future that we pledge on our wedding day? How can we sustain the love we feel? I believe that there are four actions that each couple must consciously choose to do in […]
Managing Stress Effectively within the Couple Relationship
by Priscilla and Greg Hunt, PhD Want to understand how to manage stress more effectively? Check out the self-paced, on-demand, online course: https://courses.closecompanions.org/p/managing-stress-together-online-course/ Stress – it’s a concept with which we are all familiar. As individuals living in 2012 we each have […]
