Marriage is not for the faint at heart. It is something that requires a lot of work from both spouses. It takes time and effort to keep the spark alive. In many cases, marriages just do not work out. Roughly half of them lead to divorce. A divorce can be brutal. The process is long and expensive. Going from married …

You have probably heard of the term “midlife crisis,” and imagine middle-aged men buying sports cars. While that is one common outcome of a midlife crisis, such a transition can trigger a person to engage in other regretful activities, such as having affairs or getting divorced. A midlife crisis often occurs between the ages of 40 and 60. As people …

When it comes to relationships and marriage, things have changed in the past decade. People are waiting longer to get married. Many are foregoing marriage altogether. Indeed, the average age of marriage continues to rise. In 2022, the median age for marriage was approximately 30.5 years old for men. Women were a little younger, at 28.6 years old. Relationships are …

What is the secret to a successful marriage? Many people will say it is picking the right partner. Sure, you could marry the nicest, smartest, richest, or most beautiful person in the world, but if they do not complement you, then it is not going to work out. When choosing a potential partner, you need to empower yourself. Too many …

Words are hard. They say that communication is important for a marriage, but many couples fail in this department. It is safe to say that many people do not know how to communicate well. They may stay quiet and fail to express their feelings. Your spouse may ignore you when you share something important. They may use negative body language …

Feel like nothing has been going right in your marriage lately? If so, you are not alone. Marriages ebb and flow. Sometimes, things are smooth. In other cases, the ride is bumpy. You may wish that your relationship was the same as it was when you first got married. You may wonder what happened and long for those days again. …

A relationship can only last if there are essential elements in place. One of them is respect. If your spouse does not respect you or you do not respect them, your marriage is not going to last. Mutual respect is crucial in a marriage. Without it, divorce will surely be on your mind. Respect can mean different things to different …

When you find out your spouse has been cheating on you, it can leave you blindsided. If you had no idea about the infidelity, you may feel traumatized. How could this have happened? You may feel as though your instincts have let you down. Why didn’t your gut warn you? Now, you may not be able to trust anyone. You …

New relationships are exciting. Sparks are flying. You are having fun. You are experiencing a lot of firsts together. Even if you decide to get married, you still may be in that honeymoon phase for a while. But after a year or two, things settle in, and you are experiencing reality. That chemistry you and your partner had is pretty …

Marriage is tough. Many couples dream of getting married one day, but marriage is not all fun and games. It is a lot of work, and when spouses do not put in the effort or develop unhealthy behaviors, it can negatively impact the marriage. Effective communication is a great way to improve your marriage. By having daily discussions with your …