Marriage & Domestic Partnerships

It is easy to become complacent when involved in a long-term relationship. In these situations, partners often become comfortable with each other and with a routine. But with effort...

When it is time to break up, you have a lot of options. You could hire your own shark and go for blood, but wouldn't you rather save time, money and protect your children? By working...

Suggested things you can do to bring home a puppy!

Remember this "how to" is subjective. What works for one person may not work for all. I have been married for six years. Everyday I feel closer and closer to my husband....

Has your marriage just ended? Why don't you use this time to redefine your life, and reinvent yourself? And make the end of your marriage a new beginning, while using it to re-energize...

Who will do what and why? Sharing relationship roles and making it fair can be very difficult.

To experience a strong and satisfying love relationship, partners need to know the rules and skills of the Love Game.

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....

Relationships are hard on a daily basis, but they can be even harder when one partner is away for long periods of time. This is true when you are a military family, but there...

Avoid being the victim of liars by becoming a human lie detector. Easy and effective techniques for spotting and understanding liars.

Many preachers, authors, and counselors say the family is in crises. I say married couples wage a battle for their very existence. The alarming divorce rate proves this point.

We are all called to forgive, as God has forgiven us.

It feels good to be in a committed relationship, doesn’t it? But after a while, you can sometimes get so comfortable that you no longer take the effort to make your partner...

There is really only one golden rule when it comes to confronting a cheating spouse. And that is……no violence. Here are a few other tips on how to confront a cheating spouse.  

Is it all men…or only some? And most important, what about yours? Here are some tips to help you recognize the signs of cheating men:

Chances are that your divorce has lasted a year or more and has been full of tension and drama. It's all over now and you're awaiting that giant sigh of relief that you've...

Perhaps one of the hardest things to deal with at the end of a marriage is the impact that the divorce will have on the children. Even under the best of circumstances, there will...

While a divorce is often an event that is filled with a lot of hurt and remorse, the fact is that some people experience a great deal of relief that a bad situation is now behind...

When you've gone through the end of a marriage, chances are you will need help to mourn what could have been and start putting together a new life for yourself. While your...

Divorce is a wonderful way to discover your true friends. These will be the ones letting you run the emotional gamut from a to z and back again in sixty-second spans as they watch...

If you are a non-custodial father, you no doubt find yourself bewildered with what can be a convoluted and often unclear situation. Knowing exactly what rights you have under...

Guys, you know there's a lot riding on this. Chances are you're reading this article because you've gotten it wrong once before. So here are a few things you should...

Single mothers often carry a financial burden that can be overwhelming. Not only do many single mothers carry the responsibility of raising children without the help of a companion;...

Relationships are hard work. Many times throughout the duration of a relationship, there are conflicts. How you handle these conflicts is important to keeping your relationship...

Trust is perhaps one of the most important elements of a marriage. What happens when that trust is broken by one or even both of the people in a marriage? A marriage may implode,...

Being a single mom can be rewarding and stressful. It may seem as if everything is on your shoulders. In some ways, this may be true. However, you don't have to handle everything...

A 50th wedding anniversary is a big milestone for any married couple. The 50th wedding anniversary is often known as the Golden Anniversary--and it should be celebrated with family,...

In some of the old sitcoms like Leave It to Beaver and Father Knows Best, family life was portrayed as a relatively simple equation: a mother and a father living together with...

Communicating with a spouse can be tricky and when you throw in the stresses of everyday life, it can feel downright impossible. Here are a few steps to help navigate...

Marriage problems can be devastatingly painful and difficult to overcome. Knowing that you may be losing the person you love is hard on anyone. However, if there is a chance you...

If you are part of a couple and your marriage is in trouble you may be wondering what can be done to fix your marriage problems. You may have considered calling a counselor or...

Have a once-a-week date night. Leave the kids at home, and enjoy time together as a couple. Hold hands, chat, flirt, and do all the things you've always wanted to do alone....