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Saving a Marriage

It seems like everywhere I turn lately, there are marriage problems…serious ones. Couples that you would never imagine considering divorce seem to be on that path. I recently met with a woman who had filed for divorce but then stopped it. She is willing, although very reluctantly, to give her husband a chance to work on his issues. They are serious, difficult issues. My heart feels for her. It is painful to see her pain. It would be easy for me to say, “Get out while you can.” But I tend to be of the mindset that you should first … Continue reading →

What Happens When An Airport Takes Over a Cemetary

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Chicago is a strange place sometimes. Locals are probably aware of the ongoing drama that involves the expansion of the O’Hare Airport. It’s been going on for years, and is one of those situations where you cannot possibly please everyone with the solution to the problem. The current plan, which is already in action, involves moving hundreds of graves so that the airport can expand over what is currently a church cemetery. This is making quite a few people upset. For whatever reason, there is something about the airport runways in Chicago that cause people in authority to behave in … Continue reading →

Is Your Marriage Reaching Its Full Potential?

Is your Marriage Reaching Its full Potential? It’s a question we each might ask of our marriage. But what sort of qualities and attitudes will help ensure it does reach its full potential? It is interesting sometimes not only to see how otter marriages work but to read up on those things that help us get the best out of our marriages. On a site I was reading recently you can grade your marriage. Since I’m a great one for quizzes and the like I couldn’t help grading my marriage. And received a huge shock. I was shocked to find … Continue reading →

Marriage is Like a Good Cup of Coffee

In a conversation with my married daughter recently, she came out with this gem about marriage. Marriage is like a good cup of coffee. Keep reading and you’ll see how. A prevalent idea around at present is that if it’s the right person, it will all come naturally and easily and without any effort being expended. I actually came across almost these exact words in a novel written by a young woman I read yesterday. There is the view that you won’t have to work hard to maintain the relationship. Again, that is reflected in many movies. We don’t see … Continue reading →

Bees That Will Sweeten Your Marriage

We all know bees make honey. Here are some Bs that will sweeten your marriage. Believe Believe in yourself – you own worth, as well as that of your spouse and your marriage. A positive self image is important. You need to believe you are worthy of being loved and cared for. You also need to show your spouse that you believe in them. That you believe in their abilities and that you believe your marriage is worth putting time and effort into. Bed Bed can be an important place in marriage and one of the things I believe is … Continue reading →

Top Four Marriage Myths

We absorb a lot of marriage myths in our lives. By the time we are ready to get married, our heads are full of these myths that make it hard to maintain a happy marriage. Here are the top four marriage myths that you should avoid. 1. Marriage is like the media Remember all of those family friendly shows were grew up with on television? What about the movies? The mom is smart and sassy, the dad is clueless but dependent and the kids’ biggest behavioral problem is that they broke a lamp and then confessed out of guilt. If … Continue reading →

Marriage Types: Same Sex

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As previously discussed, all marriages are not the same. There are many different levels of commitment, love, and bondage when it comes to a couple’s marriage. My final marriage type will be discussed in this article. So far, we have examined covenant, polygamous, later life, young, long distance, and choosing childless marriages. While all of the marriages listed above were different to some degree, they all also had one factor in common. All of the marriages above consisted of a union between a man and a woman. Today’s marriage type is different in that its union takes place between two … 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 →

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 →