Society today is marked with the thought that true love is the happily ever after. We get married based on true love. We will move across the country based on love. What is this “love” and why does it control us so? Psychologist Barbara Fredrickson, in her book Love 2.0: How Our Supreme Emotion Affects […]
Understanding Conflict in Relationships
How many of you are in, have been in, or will someday like to be in an intimate, committed loving relationship? Relationships are a fun and exciting aspect of life, but they are also hard, complex, and can be very difficult. Being part of a committed relationship includes figuring out how to manage tension and […]
The Difference Between Love and “In Love”
When couples first form a relationship, they are commonly in a stage we know as the “honeymoon” phase. Everything is fun, new, and exciting. You get to learn all about the other individual and enjoy a new person who “feels right” in your life. While this stage is great, sooner or later it does end. […]
One Simple Word That Changes the Level of Couple Tension
Have you ever been frustrated with your spouse? At some point or another, everyone has had frustrating times with their significant other. It is completely normal. In your head, think about a topic that can be difficult to resolve or is frustrating in your relationship. When you are in the moment of this argument or […]
Marriage As A Garden
Gardens are a good source of fresh air, and as well as a hobby to many people. When gardening, you care for the plants and nourish them as often as possible. In the same way, we care for our marriage and want it to thrive, flourish and succeed. Today we are going to look at […]