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Relationship

How to Balance Dependence and Independence in a Relationship

You’ve probably seen the idealized Instagram image of a new relationship—both partners are glued together, unaware of their surroundings, neglectful …

By Vicki Botnick

Marriage & Family Therapist| 4 min read

Relationship

20 Things People in Great Relationships Have in Common

Being in love, feeling loved and knowing that someone loves you is the best feeling ever. It’s a feeling that …

By Dr LaWanda N Evans

Licensed Professional Counselor| 4 min read

Relationship

Relationships and The Importance of People in our Lives

When Jule Styne and Bob Merrill wrote the song “People” for the Broadway musical Funny Girl starring Barbra Streisand, little …

By Georgina Cannon

Counsellor| 4 min read

Relationship

How Being Too Independent in a Marriage Ruins Your Relationship

Christina sat up straight on the couch in my counseling office and said, “I’ve been through a lot, even before …

By Rev. Greg Griffin, MA, BCPC

Pastoral Counselor| 2 min read

Relationship

20 Pearls of Wisdom for After I do: What They Didn’t Tell You

Getting married can be the most exciting thing of your life. It’s a time of love, a time of preparation, …

By Dr LaWanda N Evans

Licensed Professional Counselor| 4 min read

Relationship

How to Make Your Wife Happy: Happy Wife, Happy Life

Ever heard the saying, “Happy Wife, Happy Life?” I hear men say this during sessions and I cringe every time. …

By Mark Glover

Marriage & Family Therapist| 3 min read

Communication

Toxic Communication Style Versus Healthy Communication Style

You are getting ready for round 3 and you are exhausted. You and your partner have been fighting this battle …

By Cindy Del Villar Nash

Registered social worker| 6 min read

Relationship

Renewing Yourself as an Individual and as a Couple

Life can be fast and furious! Filled with the most amazing experiences, heart wrenching moments that can take your breath …

By Sara Nuahn

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 4 min read

Emotional Intimacy

How to Feel Close and Connected With Your Partner

It’s in our nature to want to feel close and connected to others, however, sometimes things can happen to prevent …

By Vivian Kulaga, PhD

Registered Psychotherapist| 3 min read

Relationship

Why You Should Hold Hands When You Fight

If you’re anything like I used to be, the last thing you want is to be touched by your partner …

By Jami Grich

Psychologist| 4 min read

Relationship

Evolution of Relationship Advice from the 1900’s to 2000

Relationship advice that we get today is fair, just and thoughtful. There are dedicated individuals – therapists, counselors and psychologists, …

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 4 min read

Relationship

10 Things to Do When Your Relationship Is Slipping Away

“Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity” ~ Simone Weil We all have those moments in relationships. One …

By Leanne Sawchuk

Registered Psychotherapist| 5 min read

Intimacy

How to Balance Intimacy vs Sex in Marriage

When I was training to be a therapist, we talked a lot about the importance of intimacy in maintaining relationships …

By Matthew Rippeyoung

Psychologist| 5 min read

Relationship

Working with Your Spouse Without Ruining Your Relationship

There are often unique issues that come to play when we work with those we love. As a married couple, …

By Dr. Jessica Koblenz

Psychologist| 4 min read

Relationship

The Value of Conflict In Relationships

If there’s one guarantee in any relationship, it’s that sooner or later you would have conflict in relationships where you and your …

By Marcie Scranton

Marriage & Family Therapist| 5 min read

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