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Category: Communication skills for couples

Successful communication is a cornerstone of a successful relationship. These articles offer insight, tips and tools for improving communication between couples.

Relationship Advice from The Big Bang Theory

Does Sheldon Have it Right?

Are Relationship Contracts Better for Marriage? The Big Bang Theory makes me laugh out loud, especially when Sheldon starts talking roommate and relationship contracts. More and more, viewers are thinking it’s a good idea. And last night’s episode […]

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Posted in Communication skills for couples, Five Year Marriage | Tagged Five Year Marriage, I just got engaged, Love and Marriage, Marriage Contract

Sage Relationship Advice: Sharing the Same Goals

I get a kick out of reading advice columns and, recently, it was a Carolyn Hax column. The title grabbed me: “Reexamine goals with ‘aimless’ husband.” It is about a problem that is pretty common in marriage – […]

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Posted in Communication skills for couples, Five Year Marriage | Tagged Contract Marriage, Five Year Marriage, marriage and money, Partnership Marriage

Stop Sabotage Tip#3: Stop Apologizing

The Sabotaging Downside of Apology Can you overdo apologies? YES! Should you stop apologizing? Maybe! Nothing can replace a good and heartfelt “I’m sorry” when you’ve made a mistake, done something wrong or hurt someone’s feelings. It can […]

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Posted in blog: Victory Tips, Communication skills for couples, Insight | Tagged confidence, empowerment, Victorious Woman

Marriage Isn’t for Him

“Marriage isn’t for me,” wrote Seth Adams Smith shortly after his first wedding anniversary. Having been married only a year and a half, I’ve recently come to the conclusion that marriage isn’t for me. Now before you start […]

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Posted in Communication skills for couples, Five Year Marriage

Are You a Marriage Partner or Employee?

What do you want to be in your marriage – the partner or the employee? Don’t see how either one relates to your marriage? Relationship Perspective; Employees Vs. Partners Think of a good law firm. There are the […]

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Posted in Communication skills for couples, Five Year Marriage

CDD: Submitting to Men or Spanking for God?

It isn’t the fantasy of Fifty Shades of Gray, classy erotica or SMBD (sadomasochism). It’s called Christian Domestic Discipline (CDD) and it’s all over the news this week. CDD is supposed to be about the Godly submission to […]

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Posted in Communication skills for couples, Five Year Marriage, question of the month | Tagged Empowerment in Marriage, Women and Marriage, women and power

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