Marriage Advice
Jane James
Articles
Sometimes we get driven to make the most of our marital time together. But maybe there's much to be gained by just letting it happen... and exploring the free time together.
There has to be some basics that distinguish the great marriages. It's fun to stop a long-time couple and ask them their secret. Most of them have rather sage advice.
For many of us the very thing we need to bring romance back to our marriage is to revisit that original longing in our heart from the days of youth. What we needed then is largely what we need today.
What Do You Do When You Don't Want To?
What do you do when you no longer wish to be married to that person? How do you go on? Is there any reason to give it more time?
The secret to marital longevity is to do the necessary maintenance to keep it strong and healthy.
Apparently it's true...absence does make the heart grow fonder.
With all the pressure to just move on to that next relationship, why bother trying to keep our marraige together?
Statistics indicate that Christian marriages are dying faster than those outside the faith. Why? Perhaps it's our culture of faking it.
Looking for ways to rediscover the joy of marriage? Here's a great way to revitalize your marriage. The mini-honeymoon can be a wonderful way to make your marraige come alive.
Another significant stress on many marriages today is the complication of caring for aging parents at the same time the marital partners are building careers and raising children. It can make for a tragically full life.
Men and women are so different. It should be no surprise that our 'love needs' are different too. The good news is that if we approach our marriages aware of the differences, we can make the most of them..even delight in them!
What do you do when your marriage is struggling? How do you get back from 'the edge', that place where you decide conciously or otherwise whether you're going to do the hard work to keep it alive?
Free time is an endangered species for most Americans. It's time to take back our free days! Do it for your marriage's sake.
Marriages seems to be on the rocks these days....but there are reasons why, and ways to avoid it.
Personal space in a marital relationship is just as important as time spent together. Too much time alone and the relationship suffers. Too much time together and our individuality suffers too!
Money can make your marriage stronger or it can erode the relationship to the point of breakdown. The choice is ours. But the consequences of our choice will be far-reaching.
Cyber-sex: Beyond Right or Wrong
We've all got our opinions on the right or wrong of cyber-sex. But what about the implications it has on our marriage? Can the two co-exist? Not likely...
Why is it that so many peole who've been married for 17 years or more begin to look elsewhere for happiness? Is there any way to move through these troubled times and emerge even happier? ,Why is it that so many peole who've been married for 17 years or more begin ...
Avoiding Marital Incompatibility
All couples have a way of drifting. This drift can lead to marital incompatibility. There are ways to avoid it.
Is There Room for Romance In Marriage?
How do you keep the flame burning in the middle of years of marriage and the stresses of day to day life?
An Action Plan for a Better Marriage
Does your marriage feel like it's just coasting along? Has it gotten a bit stale? Predictable? Then check this idea - an action plan for a better marriage.
Every marriage endures stormy times when it gets relationally rough and demanding. But every storm doesn't spell disaster. Following a few plan will help you avoid the "Perfect Storm".
The layout of our home will either facilitate great conversation or it will get in the way. Great marriages call for lots of conversation...so here we go!
The First Five Minutes at Home
Want to turn up the heat in your marriage? Make the most of the first five minutes of your evening together. It'll make all the difference.
Is marriage a dying institution in process of fading from the relational landscape? Is it worth the investment and sacrifice? The coming weeks will highlight ways to invest in your marriage, things to look for that can get in the way of building a great marriage.