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Taking Interest in Your Mate’s Hobby

In a previous article I discussed the importance of both mates having a hobby. It is important for each person in a couple to have something that they can do for themselves. This helps keep one’s individuality and have personal time to do things that are enjoyed. While it is a good idea to have something that you enjoy personally, it is also fun every now and then to venture and explore in each other’s hobbies. Even if you are not particularly interested in the activity, you may find that doing it with someone you love makes it fun and … Continue reading →

The Marriage Blog Week in Review for November 19 thru 25

Last week had the potential to be nuts. There was turkey to eat, football to watch, sales to shop, and family to enjoy (hopefully). In case you were too busy to fully enjoy the Marriage blog, enjoy this week’s Week in Review. It’s your handiest tool for catching up on everything Karri and I covered last week. Monday, November 19 My Husband’s Fascination with Cheaters I don’t know why he’s nuts about the TV show Cheaters, but he is. Tuesday, November 20 My Fascination with the Real Housewives of Orange County Wayne’s guilty indulgence is Cheaters, mine is Bravo’s Real … Continue reading →

Are Secrets Okay?

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There are many relationship and marriage articles out there that discuss the importance of communication, openness, and honesty. The three of these are essential for a healthy and happy relationship. So does that mean that secrets are not allowed? Is it okay to keep a secret from your mate? I think that secrets can be acceptable. It all depends on what type of secret it is. Some will claim that no secrets are allowed. However if the secret does not directly affect your mate or your relationship then it might be acceptable to keep it to yourself. For example should … Continue reading →

Do Marriages Fail Because of a Self-Centered Society?

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Many times it can be heard that marriages and life in general is not what it used to be. In most cases, it thought to be much worse. The purity, honesty, and goodness of life and relationships is not there. Many have tried to analyze exactly what it is that tears apart today’s marriages. There is now an increasingly number of marriages that do not work. More and more couples are separating and divorcing. Fewer and fewer children are beginning school with their biological parent still married. So what is it about our society that is no longer fostering a … Continue reading →

What Love Is: Learning Long Marriage Secrets from Families.com Members

Earlier this year I committed myself to making the best of Marriage in ‘08. I planned to do that by accentuating the positive and examining tools of the trade others used in their marriages. Especially long lasting marriages. I’m still on that mission, but I’ve already learned a lot. And a lot of it has been gleaned right here from other Families.com members. A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That The very first thing I realized was actually the last of the four rules I wrote earlier this year: One Size Doesn’t Fit All. This is … Continue reading →