A Key to Happy Relationships: Make Having Fun a Habit
As I have said, healthy happy relationships do not just happen, we need healthy habits and habits require effort. One of the habits every relationship needs is the habit of having fun. Your relationship should only be serious 25% of the time while the rest of the time should be lighthearted and fun. Life is […]
Why Do Couples Fight?
“Out beyond rightness or wrongness, there is a field. I will meet you there.” – Rumi, 13th century Persian poet While the title of this post makes a nice, short headline, the question could be better stated, “Why do couples’ fights become so heated and painful?” and “Is there a way to fight better, […]
Know the 3 Stages of Marriage to Improve Yours
In the 1970s, the divorce rate in the United States rose to 50% and that is where it has hovered for the last 40 years. Many marriage researchers report that marriage today has more pressure on it than ever before. Partners today expect their relationships to deliver not only the 50’s style financial security and […]
10 Commandments for a Successful Marriage
Marriage education needs a little humor. Seriously folks, considering printing out this list and posting it somewhere you’ll see it regularly. Marriage needs reminders. Thou shall practice daily acts of caring and kindness Thou shall not criticize blame or shame your partner Thou shall focus on the positive and have fun Thou shall give […]
Crucial Relationship Issue Raised by Workshop Attendees
Overcoming the Tricky Issues around Asking for Love and Caring Behaviors As many of you know, Debbie Seid and I held a Valentine’s Day weekend workshop entitled, “The Mindful Couple: A Journey to Real Love and Connectedness.” The workshop was great fun and we all did powerful work together. I wanted to share with everyone […]