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Sheri & Bob's Marriage Blog November 2007 Archive

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

Celebrate Advent Together

Friday November 30, 2007
Check out this Advent calendar that can help enhance your relationship while you enjoy the holidays this year. It is a countdown to Christmas with a new link for ... Read More

Holiday 101 for Married Couples

Thursday November 29, 2007
During the winter holidays, you may find yourselves and your marriage stressed from planning for the holidays. Here's Holiday 101 to help the two of you navigate through the holiday season ... Read More

When It Comes to Giving Gifts, Know What is Important to Your Spouse

Wednesday November 28, 2007
Give what your spouse wants and not what you want to give. Hopefully, your gifts to each other will be creative and sensitive and you won't give your spouse something ... Read More

The Big Red Flag of Apathy in Marriage

Tuesday November 27, 2007
When your spouse asks your opinion about what to have for dinner, or where to go out to eat, or which movie to see, or where you would like to ... Read More

What Holds Your Marriage Relationship Together?

Monday November 26, 2007
Just like peanut butter holds two pieces of bread together, there are people, things, organizations, feelings, activities, etc. which can hold your marriage together. Here's a look at the peanut butter concept, ... Read More

Would You Consider Having Twin Beds?

Saturday November 24, 2007
Twin beds could save your marriage if your spouse's snoring or tossing and turning is keeping you awake. Although some couples worry that sleeping in twin beds or having separate rooms ... Read More

Porn and Marriage -- One Wife's Response

Friday November 23, 2007
The debate continues about whether pornography creates problems in a marriage or not. One of the readers of our Marriage Forum posted a question asking what to do ... Read More

Mistakes to Avoid in Your Interfaith Marriage

Wednesday November 21, 2007
We know many very successful interfaith married couples. To have a long lasting marriage, keep talking with one another about one another's faith, beliefs, and traditions. Don't try to convert ... Read More

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip -- Celebrating 60 Years Together

Monday November 19, 2007
Congratulations to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on their 60th wedding anniversary! Although her parents thought she was too young to get married, Princess Elizabeth proved them wrong. Queen Elizabeth ... Read More

You Can Make Choices When You Visit Your In-Laws

Saturday November 17, 2007
For many couples, spending holidays or other special life-cycle events with in-laws and other extended family members creates hassles and marital stress. That doesn't have to happen. The most important ... Read More

Don't Let a Full House Hurt Your Marriage

Friday November 16, 2007
If you find yourselves unexpectedly having wall-to-wall people in your home, it is critical that you and your spouse communicate not only with one another, but with those you are ... Read More

Sandra Day O'Connor's Ability to Let Go

Wednesday November 14, 2007
As Bob and I grow older, we talk about the realities of aging. One scenario we never considered is the situation that Sandra Day O'Connor is dealing with -- her ... Read More

PreNups -- Pros and Cons

Tuesday November 13, 2007
Some couples view prenuptial agreements as a death knell for romance. Others see prenups as practical solutions to dealing with the problematic topic of finances in a marriage. Here's a look ... Read More

Are Your Political Debates Healthy?

Sunday November 11, 2007
In the midst of the election, do you and your spouse disagree about politics? Do you belong to different political parties? If you want to keep your marriage on solid ground ... Read More

Make the Right Choice for Your Marriage

Friday November 9, 2007
As you make choices on how to spend your time, consider scheduling at least a couple hours each week for the two of you to be together. This decision may mean ... Read More

Teens Should Look Before They Leap into Marriage

Thursday November 8, 2007
Although there are many successful teen marriages, teenagers considering getting married should look before they leap into marriage. Even if you are sure of who you are marrying and why you ... Read More

Remember Your Anniversaries by Having an Anniversary Journal

Wednesday November 7, 2007
When you celebrate your wedding anniversary each year it is an annual renewal of your commitment to one another. Each and every wedding anniversary deserves to be celebrated in a ... Read More

Fight Prostate Cancer Together

Monday November 5, 2007
If one of your main concerns after being diagnosed with prostate cancer is how the illness will impact your marriage, you are not alone. Many men have this same fear ... Read More

Learn the Benefits of Walking Together

Saturday November 3, 2007
On a recent trip to New York City, Bob and I decided that we wanted to walk to and through Central Park. We had beautiful weather, comfy walking shoes, and ... Read More
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