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Sheri & Bob's Marriage Blog August 2007 Archive

By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com Guides to Marriage

Don't Say "We Have to Talk"

Thursday August 30, 2007
When you know it is time to have that talk about a difficult situation or issue, don't use the old, "Honey, we have to talk" line. It will put your ... Read More

Wedding Ring Poll

Tuesday August 28, 2007
Many people view the wearing of a wedding ring as a symbol of love and committment. Others view it as a sign that a person is "taken" and off limits. ... Read More

Recognize Your Own Attitudes About Your Marriage

Saturday August 25, 2007
Do you and your spouse ever talk about the attitudes that you both bring to your marriage? When we mention attitudes, we are referring to attitudes such as "disagreements are ... Read More

Are You Married to a Mr. Fixer-Upper Type of Guy?

Thursday August 23, 2007
Are your husband's do it yourself projects creating marital stress? You aren't alone. Many women feel helpless as they watch their husband's grand schemes take forever, cost more than planned, or ... Read More

Stress -- Is it Good or Bad for Your Marriage?

Tuesday August 21, 2007
It's both. The key is knowing your limits, having skills for dealing with distress, and looking for ways to enhance eustress. Full Article: Stress in Marriage Related: Life Event Stress Tests | ... Read More

Asking the Important Questions

Sunday August 19, 2007
Today the comic strip For Better or For Worse gave a boost to the importance of asking the important questions that matter to you before deciding to get married. The issues ... Read More

Jenna Bush Engaged

Thursday August 16, 2007
The White House announced the engagement of Jenna Bush to Henry Hager. The couple has been dating for several years and became engaged in Maine on August 15, 2007. Jenna and ... Read More

Priscilla Presley's Advice to Women

Thursday August 16, 2007
It is hard to think of Priscilla Presley as a submissive wife, yet after her own failed marriage she warns other women that total submission in a marriage is a ... Read More

What Do You Do Just For Yourself?

Monday August 13, 2007
A post by careermom630 on our Marriage Forum asked this question: "... what do you do just for yourself -- to enrich your own soul irrespective of your wife, your ... Read More

You Can Say "I Love You" in Many Different Languages

Saturday August 11, 2007
One of the keys to having a successful marriage is to say "I Love You" daily. We've compiled nearly 100 translations of "I love you" so you can let ... Read More

Cats, dogs, or no pets? The right way to hang toilet paper?

Thursday August 9, 2007
These may seem like little issues, but during times of disillusionment in your marriage, little things like whether or not to have a pet or how to hang the toilet ... Read More

Do You Have a Time-Starved Marriage?

Monday August 6, 2007
If you often feel at the end of the day that there is just no time for the two of you, you may have a time-starved marriage. Here are some warning ... Read More

Surprise Your Spouse Now and Then

Saturday August 4, 2007
Your marriage license is not a permit to quit showing your appreciation and love to your spouse. To make sure your spouse feels valued, don't wait until a birthday, holiday, ... Read More

Annoying and Nasty Habits = Lack of Romance in Marriage

Friday August 3, 2007
Did you realize that even minor irritating behaviors can possibly make you allergic to your spouse's annoying habits? The unsurprising results of a research study stated that many spouses view ... Read More

Financial Infidelity

Wednesday August 1, 2007
A report on ABC News asked the question "Are all money secrets bad?" Heidi Evans, author of How to Hide Money from your Husband and Other Time Honored Ways to Build a ... Read More
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