When you’re married – there really is no topic that is sacred. You can talk about everything from bowel movements to politics with equal aplomb. We can talk about the problems we’re having, we can talk about the fun we want to have. We can talk about our favorite books and our favorite lines from movies. One of the best parts about marriage is the banter we can share with our spouses. Banter Banter is a form of conversation that we don’t talk about often enough. It’s the conversation that occurs in passing whether your spouse is on the way … Continue reading →

The holidays are a stressful time and even the happiest of couples is likely to have a disagreement or even a downright fight over something. It’s okay to spar or fight with your spouse, the happiest and healthiest of couples are not couples who never fight – they are the couples who fight in a healthy manner and don’t avoid conflict for conflicts sake. What Makes a Conflict Healthy? The words healthy and conflict seem contrary in meaning, but the truth is – conflict can help a couple’s relationship grow. The conflict we have with our environment and with others … Continue reading →