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Marriage Lessons from The Court

The other day Mick and I were watching Australia play Romania in the opening match of the Hopman Cup, which Australia lost. Why? My guess is they underestimated their opponent and didn’t show them enough respect. What has this got to do with marriage? Plenty. Keep reading and you will find out. Australia was the favorites to take out the match. I think they just thought it was all going to happen for them, especially in the women’s match, which Samantha Stosur was expected to win as she had always beaten her opponent before in straight sets. Watching that match, … Continue reading →

Marriage is Hard Work?

The last couple of days we’ve talked about what love is. But there is another truth and that is, loving can be hard. ‘Loving can be hard. Sometimes we don’t feel loving, but it isn’t all about feeling. Very often it’s about will. Practice that if you can,’ said the wise married Tim Kavanagh to a young couple. I read this recently in a Jan Karon novel ‘Home to Holly Springs’ and thought it expressed it very well. We need to set our will to making our marriage work and to keep on loving our spouse. Frustrated husband said in … Continue reading →

Don’t Let the Pet Peeve Take Over

The problem with little things in a marriage is that they can quickly grow into bigger things. Soon that little pet peeve has become the giant gorilla in the room. By resolving not to let the little things in life bother you, your marriage will be a lot healthier, and the reduced stress will keep you happier too. Let us take a look at a typical pet peeve in a marriage. Jane can’t stand the fact that Jack leaves his clothes all over the floor. She’s asked him nicely to stop doing it, but he never seems to remember. Every … Continue reading →

Why You Should Take Your Spouse for Granted

Marriage advice across the board says that you should never take your spouse for granted. Taking your spouse for granted is like shooting your marriage in the foot, they say. You know what? I disagree. I think taking your spouse for granted is one of the best things you could possibly do in your marriage. Keep reading and I’ll explain. If you can’t your spouse for granted then who can you take for granted? Who else in this world can you expect to be by your side no matter what? Who else can you rely on to always have your … Continue reading →

Recession Proof Your Marriage: Dinner

The other day I proposed that marriages could actually benefit from recession. To start us off on the right-thinking foot, I proposed giving thanks for what we have right now. (Mainly, each other and any time we spend together, because that’s precious in and of itself.) Sometimes it just takes looking at all the good we enjoy to realize everything else isn’t as bad as it seems. However, I also hinted that I’d explore other ways a recession could benefit marriage. After giving the matter some thought, I’ve come up with some date night ideas. Ones that use the recession … Continue reading →

Do Women Read Too Much Into Things?

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Most books and therapists will state that women are much more concerned with emotional ties and bonds than men. It is more important for women to have an emotional connection with their mate than it is for men to have a special bond with their mate. One day a friend and I were talking and she expressed how she felt that her and her mate were not as connected as they once were. She felt that he was more distracted and that their bond had lessened. She had worried over the subject for a few days until she finally decided … Continue reading →

Marriage Week in Review: January 21 – January 27

The issues and topics just keep rolling in! Courtney and I can’t seem to get enough of marriage discussions! Check below to see what we talked about this week! Monday, January 21 Have Any of These Foods Ever Made You Feel More Passionate? In this article, Courtney gives a list of foods that are known to enhance your passionate side. She gives some details about each. Sometimes You Just Never Know How Dense Your Spouse Is Until… In this article Courtney gets it cleared up that her and Wayne did not share common acquaintances. She was mistaken afterall. Moving in … Continue reading →

How Much Effort Should Marriage Take?

Since I have begun writing in the marriage section here at Families.com, I have read and researched many relationship articles and topics. There is one thing that I have found that most articles have in common. In many articles that I have read they talk about how marriage is not easy and being in a relationship takes work. My thoughts today are on how much work should it take? How difficult should it be to stay in a relationship? While I know that there are many cases of give and take in a serious relationship and it does take effort … Continue reading →

Should a Prenup Be Compulsory These Days?

A prenuptial agreement is designed to protect a person’s financial and personal interests so that when they walk out of a marriage they are as secure as they were when they walked into the marriage. The drawback to a prenuptial agreement in the modern world is the idea that you are planning for your divorce even in the midst of your wedding planning. The Pros The pros to a prenuptial agreement include financial security, emotional security and a certainty to what is going to happen. For the wealthy, it means assurance that the person is marrying you for you and … Continue reading →

In the News: Forced Marriage in the UK

A January report by BBC News indicates that forced marriage is a problem in the UK, although it doesn’t appear to be taken very seriously by some. Girls as young as fifteen have been beaten and sent abroad to be married, despite their objections. One girl reported informing a teacher at her school, but the teacher didn’t believe her and ignored her cries for help. Apparently, this isn’t an isolated case, but little is done until after girls disappear. Even after girls disappear, the fact that they’re missing is simply reported. The Department of Education and Skills has stated that … Continue reading →