Sometimes, the thing that’s standing between us and happiness is ourselves. Psychologists call these self-sabotaging behaviors. Broadly, it’s defined as behavior that creates problems in our own daily life and interferes with long-standing goals. Self-sabotage in relationships is when you, consciously or subconsciously, try to ruin the relationship or try to make it fall apart. […]
Marriages go through seasons. Some seasons can be challenging that can take a toll on emotional well-being, especially a sense of gratitude. At times, these hardships can either leave you stronger or weaker. It’s important to remain thankful when marriage is hard and do things that bring you joy. Let the peace of Christ rule […]
If you want to develop a better marriage, you must learn how to argue well. Here are 15 ways to fight fair in marriage and build a stronger relationship. 15 Ways to Fight Fair Grow in self-awareness. Understanding your feelings in a situation is essential before you can constructively handle conflict in your marriage. Anger […]
Conflict is a Normal Part of Any Relationship Marriages are no exception. No matter how much you love each other, you won’t see eye-to-eye on everything. Having disagreements doesn’t mean anything is wrong in the marriage. Thankfully healthy conflict resolution is a skill that everyone can learn. However, the way you handle your disagreements plays […]
What would happen if we didn’t have any rules? Have you ever considered entering a sport without any rules? Imagine for a second that a new sporting event has come to your city. You sign up to participate only to find out that there aren’t any rules. Can you imagine the chaos without any guidelines […]
Conflict is a natural part of any relationship, and it occurs for any number of reasons. Out of the top ten marriage fights reported, the heaviest hitters are money, communication, and children. Right now, you are probably thinking, “Yep, you hit the nail on the head.” Although it may seem like I am hammering in […]
What Does “Fighting Fair” Mean? Fighting fair, what does that mean? I mentioned this word recently, and someone said, “isn’t that just a discussion then?” After a laugh, I thought about what it means to fight fair, why we react the way we do, and if it was achievable in marriage. To determine if you […]
