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We as a society hold two popular views about relationship partners forcing change on each other. One view is that people do not change, and we should learn to accept one another as we are. But another very deep-rooted, albeit privately held, view is that we can change each other in a relationship.
I think this sense that we can change each other and do so easily – that we can “train” our partner to be whom we want him or her to be – is what allows people to get into r...
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Humorous wedding invitations relax even the most uptight person that can’t stand the thought of putting on a suit and tie and stepping into a formal ceremony. Almost instantly, upon receiving your invitation, the recipient will appreciate your tongue-in-check approach to the big day. Humorous wedding invitations are a popular way to lighten up the sometimes stressful and serious moods associated with weddings and getting married. They are perfect for casual, somewhat informal, wedding cere...
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Pitfall #1: You don't learn from the mistakes you made in your first marriage.
Some important but unsettling news for those of you thinking about remarrying: More second marriages end in divorce than first marriages. And the statistics are even worse for third marriages. Intuitively, you might think the opposite would be true. After all, you're definitely older the second time around, so you've got to be wiser, too. Right?
Many people who enter a second marriage don't realize the speci...
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The Purpose of Marriage: A Response to the Pew Research Center
By
Charles D. Schmitz, Ph.D.
Elizabeth A. Schmitz, Ed.D.
"the marriage doctors" and Authors of the Book
Golden Anniversaries: The Seven Secrets of Successful Marriage
(Available at Amazon.com) .
We read with much interest the recent Pew Research Center report entitl...
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If you put your ear up against the bedroom door of so many couples today, this is what you might hear:
"Our relationship used to be so much fun. We used to laugh all the time."
"I know. Now everything seems so serious. We hardly spend any time together anymore, and when we do, we're either fighting or schlepping the kids somewhere."
You don't have to resort to mass eavesdropping to know that so many couples end up in some variation of this highly unpleasant, stuck state. Their relationsh...
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Marriage
The daunting task of writing a wedding thank you note for each of your gifts looms before you. Suddenly you have questions. Since you’ve got a lot to do, like enjoying your new spouse, we’ll cut to the chase and answer the most often asked questions and give you the a few quick tips for to finishing your wedding thank you notes with grace, gratitude, and efficiency.
• How long do we have do send our thank you notes?
There is a lot of debate on this. Some say you have a yea...
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Marriage
"What should I do if my spouse won't go to counseling?"
I often hear this from my clients. What are they really saying with this question?
Generally, they are saying something like:
"My unhappiness is coming from my spouse's behavior," or "The problems in our marriage are my spouses' fault," or "My spouse needs to change for me to be okay."
As long as you believe any of these statements, then you will be focused on your spouse's issues rather than on your own issues. In fact, focus...
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Marriage
Have you ever tried learning a new language or skill without using reading and exercise materials? I don't think so. Yet, most of us build a love relationship without proper training. The following love relationship worksheet will help you to improve your relationship skills.
RELATIONSHIP WORKSHEET
1. What qualities first drew me to my partner?
2. What troubling qualities does my partner have that are similar to my early caretakers?
3. What qualities does my partner have that I t...
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28 THINGS THAT REALLY DO MATTER IN MARRIAGE
(Short Shots On Living An Exceptional Life)
© Lee Wise All rights reserved
In my opinion, these things matter...
1. Valuing commitment over instant pleasure and faithfulness
beyond short term displeasure.
2. Telling less than I feel for the purpose of learning
more than I know.
3. Choosing to have mutual conflict become the playing
field where we celebrate victory as opposed to the battle
field where the only winners ar...
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Walking down the wedding aisle and exchanging the wedding vow, meant for a lifetime, is the most meaningful moment for anyone who is deeply in love. As romantic as it may sound, how many couples do stick with each other for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, 'till death do us part?
Looking at the increasing number of couples getting a divorce each year, one can't help but to think about the possibility of staying in marriage for a lif...
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Some of us will never learn how to communicate our thoughts and feelings properly. Instead we go on a rampage and say things we mostly don’t mean to say, but say them anyway because we’re angry, tired, confused, frightened, stressed, resentful, or? We are literally allowing our feelings tell us what to say.
1. Lack of Proper Communication
The power of our words can make or break a marriage. The way we treat our spouse because of our own inability to communicate properly can li...
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Whether you are sending out 50th anniversary invitations to everyone you know or are having a private party to celebrate your 1st wedding anniversary, here are some tips to help you save costs.
1. Organizing the party.
Do you really need to hire a party planner?
Cut costs by getting a close pal or relative to coordinate the entire party.
2. Food.
Must you cater the food?
It may be cheaper to buy take out and present the food artistically on pretty plates for a buffet spread instead of ...
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