Forgive and Let it Go

Forgive and forget is a tough concept to master for most people. While many people can forgive fewer people are as easy to forget. Many people hold incidents in their minds and bring them up into conversation years after they occur. While forgetting is not necessary in a relationship, being able to let things go is important for couples. There is no doubt that sometime in your relationship your spouse will do something that makes you angry, upset, or annoyed. Even the best and closest of couple have arguments. It is all part of human nature. How the couple handles … Continue reading

Making Marriages Last: What’s It Going to Take? My Interview with Mrs. Hawes

I think I may have mentioned before that I’m a fan of a show on Sci Fi called Ghost Hunters. (See: The Things He Does for Love: Ghost Hunting Classes.) Well, as fate would have it, someone very near and dear to one of the show’s stars agreed to an interview: Mrs. Hawes, wife of Jason Hawes, one of the founders of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS). And what better time of year than now to post it! But before I get there, let me explain how it came to be that I approached her for an interview… Some Background … Continue reading

Do You Want an Advice Column Here?

I have a question for our readers here in the marriage blog. The question, of course, is the topic of this blog – would you like to see an advice column featured here in the Marriage Blog. We address a lot of different topics and we do our best to bring you the most current news and information on a variety of different subjects with regard to marriage and relationships. Advice is a dangerous business though because advice is based on our opinions and how we would handle things and our own experience with the different topics. But relationship advice … Continue reading

How to Get a $2.00 Coupon From Zicam

The new school year has been in session for around a month or so. The weather is about to change, and get colder. Often, when these two factors are combined, the result is that people start catching colds. You can get a coupon from Zicam that will save you $2.00. Zicam Cold Remedy is an over-the-counter homeopathic medicine. It is designed to reduce the duration of a cold. In order for the best results, it is suggested that you take Zicam at the first sign that you have gotten a cold. It seems like every company has a Facebook page … Continue reading

When You Hit Rock Bottom…

There are many that we have that give us thoughts and advice on life. In some cases much can be learned from words. Some of those words and thoughts can be applied to relationships and marriage. Some are very helpful and others can easily be bypassed and considered foolish. One saying that I have heard quite often that does seem to hold some truth is “when you hit the bottom there is nowhere to go but up.” In some relationships it actually takes hitting rock bottom before you can begin to improve and grow together. It takes the worst to … Continue reading

Wedding Planning Software

If you have ever planned a wedding – you will know without a doubt that it can be a difficult, time consuming and potentially nightmarish experience. But if you want to get married, you are either going to hire a wedding planner or plan it yourself with your family. That’s where wedding planning software comes in. A number of wedding software packages are available on the market today and they can help you manage the complicated process of wedding planning. The majority of good wedding planning software will help you coordinate your plans, offer budgetary advice and provide you with … Continue reading