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How To Communicate With Your Spouse About Money

By Mary Ellen Goggin / March 4, 2019
Couple happily working on their finances because they've each discovered how to communicate with your spouse about money.

It’s not about the money. It never is.And if you’re wondering how to communicate with your spouse about money, this needs to be your mantra. Funny thing about the green stuff — it’s at the root of so much consternation and discord. It makes the world go ‘round, and yet there’s never enough of it…

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8 Things You Need To Know Before You Decide To Attend A Marriage Retreat

By Mary Ellen Goggin / March 1, 2019
Couple cuddling after attending a marriage retreat.

Deciding to attend a marriage retreat is one of the most powerful investments you can make in your marriage. Whether you are motivated by the promise of enrichment or the urgency of crisis, a marriage retreat pays big dividends. Many couples who are veterans of the marriage retreat format swear by it. Many even recommend…

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How To Decide If It’s Better To Stay In An Unhappy Marriage Or Divorce

By Mary Ellen Goggin / February 27, 2019
Woman struggling with with the question of whether she should stay in her unhappy marriage or divorce.

It starts off so beautifully and utterly limitless in hope and possibility. Then, one day you’re asking, “Do we stay in an unhappy marriage or divorce?” How did you get to this point? Do you know for sure if you are really unhappy or just in a slump that every marriage experiences? How do you…

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What To Look For In A Marriage Retreat For Infidelity

By Mary Ellen Goggin / February 21, 2019
Married couple holding hands at a marriage retreat for infidelity.

When your marriage hangs in the balance because of an infidelity, trying to save it can be overwhelming. A marriage retreat for infidelity is a unique way to focus on your marriage with therapists who specialize in your experience. In the world of therapy, there is so much to choose from. So many modalities, so…

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How To Communicate With Your Spouse Better Even When You’re Angry With Them

By Mary Ellen Goggin / February 18, 2019
Couple trying to communicate with your spouse better.

Keeping your cool when your other half is pushing your buttons may be aggravating. But it’s key to learning to communicate with your spouse better. Be honest. There’s nothing like a heated adrenaline rush to make you feel liberated and justified when you’re angry. All those pent-up aggravations you’ve been stuffing behind a smile? All…

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The Best Gift for Valentine’s Day

By Jerry / February 14, 2019

The gift of acceptance is far sweeter than chocolate.

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Criticism in Marriage Relationships. Stop It Before It Kills Your Marriage.

By Mary Ellen Goggin / February 12, 2019
criticism in marriage relationships

Everyone hates to be criticized. Yet, for some reason, couples often feel licensed to belittle, berate, badger, and blame each other in ways they’d never do with friends. Criticism in marriage relationships is so common it makes the adage “intimacy breeds contempt” unshakeably rock solid. Why do couples default to critical behavior despite knowing deep…

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Criticism in Marriage Relationships. Stop It Before It Kills Yours.

By Mary Ellen Goggin / February 12, 2019
criticism in marriage relationships

Everyone hates to be criticized. Yet, for some reason, couples often feel licensed to belittle, berate, badger, and blame each other in ways they’d never do with friends. Criticism in marriage relationships is so common it makes the adage “intimacy breeds contempt” unshakeably rock solid. Why do couples default to critical behavior despite knowing deep…

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