Anyone who’s been married for a while knows how the passion dies down in a relationship as the years go by. Yet, a lot of couples seem to be at a loss with how to actually deal with this common problem even though they’re well aware of it. Sam, one of our readers from Irvine, […]

If there's one mistake you can’t afford to make in your marriage, it would be complacency. Nothing could be more damaging than turning a blind eye to the danger signs in relationships. Some couples know that they’re engaging in destructive behavior, but feel powerless to put a stop to the vicious cycle. On the other […]

As a child or teenager, did you ever picture what your marriage would be like? - Did you envision running into your ideal mate at a party, then falling madly in love, like they do in the movies? - Did you imagine you and your partner wallowing in a blissful dream? - Did you have […]

Many people who aren’t good at handling conflicts with their spouse look for ways how to fix a bad marriage. The problem is that many people aren’t fully aware of the mitigating factors which create marital issues in the first place. So they end up getting frustrated from stabbing about in the dark, aimlessly, trying […]

When a couple's marriage starts to become emotionally stressful, one of the spouses usually tries to figure out how to prevent divorce. Most people assume that they need to take drastic measures, such as a lavish weekend getaway or going straight to a marriage therapist to save their marriage. While doing those things has their […]

She was 20, he was 25, and they were walking down the aisle with a 7 month baby bump between them. Some people thought they were doomed. Who would have thought that they would end up 5 kids and 18 years later still together? What is it about their partnership that somehow... clicks? Another marriage […]

When your spouse walks out that door, it feels like in that moment that your marriage separation is the end of the road. With careful planning and the right attitude, however... It isn't. With the right attitude and preparation, separating for a prearranged period of time can give a marriage much needed perspective on the […]

If you're a woman... Do you ever wonder why men do some of the CRAZY, unexplained things they do? Do you ever feel completely puzzled by your man's behavior? If it seems like sometimes your husband's behavior or responses to you are completely weird or irrational, don't feel bad... because you're exactly right. You see, […]

It may feel like it's over and there is nothing you can do... But you have more power over your future than you think. They may say they hate you or never want to see you again. They may have already shifted out. But you can stop divorce from happening in your marriage by following […]

One of the most common questions we encounter is this: How could one partner save their floundering marriage on their own? It is a typical enough story – one partner leaves, the other stays. One remains “in love”, the other is uncertain. Whatever it is that has caused a couple to be apart, the one […]