12/29/02 - New Year's Resolutions
Aside from your personal resolutions, make one resolution that will enhance your marriage. Check out some of the suggestions. (updated article)

12/10/02 - Pets and Marriage
Not everyone loves animals. Having a pet needs to be a mutual decision. Don't make the mistake of giving a cute, cuddly kitten or puppy without being absolutely, positively, 100 percent sure that your spouse really, truly, honestly wants one.

11/29/02 - 2002 Advent Calendar for Couples
Here are 27 sites to enhance your marriage relationship during Advent. It's a countdown to the holidays with a new link for couples each day.

11/22/02 - Opposites Attract Movies
A listing of the numerous movies made since the 1930's about how opposites attract.

11/08/02 - Smoking Tied to Divorce and Marital Health Issues
It appears that smoking can have a negative effect not only on your physical health, but on your emotional health and marriage relationship, too. (updated article)

10/27/02 - Nut Roasting, Pippin Paring, and Wedding Cake Dreams
Although not to be taken seriously, here are some old matrimonial divination games such as pippin paring and the roasting of nuts.

10/24/02 - Ways Marriage Can Keep You Healthy
Many different research studies are discovering that being married can help you stay healthy. Here are the health benefits that can result from having a marriage license.

10/24/02 - Ways an Unhappy Marriage Can Ruin Your Health
Just as a happy marriage can keep you healthy, an unhappy, stressful relationship can shorten your life. Here are some of the ways that discord in a marriage can make you ill.

10/18/02 - The Verbally Abusive Relationship Review
This valuable resource for spouses who are being verbally abused has an evaluation to help you know if you are being abused. The dynamics and characteristics of verbal abuse are discussed along with effective ways to respond and cope.

10/06/02 - Name Change Options
Whether or not to change names is one of the first decisions a couple needs to make. Updated article.

09/26/02 - Halloween Costume Ideas for Couples
Be the hit of the Halloween party in these couple oriented halloween costumes. Updated with new, timely ideas!

09/20/02 - In-Laws Coping Tips
In-laws can be a tremendous source of support and closeness. They can also be a major problem in your marital relationship. Here are some tips to help you cope with your in-laws.

09/05/02 - Make Peace With Anyone
Intriguing strategies and techniques for having peace in your life are presented by the author. Here's help in putting out the fires before they begin and how to stop arguing about the same old things over and over again.

08/29/02 - Marriage - Just a Piece of Paper?
A very addictive book, this valuable resource includes fuller versions of the interviews that appear in the film documentary as well as some that were cut from the film script.

08/21/02 - Ways to Support Your Wife Through Menopause
Marriage relationships can suffer when a wife goes through menopause. Knowing the symptons, understanding the physiological and emotional psychological changes, and supporting your wife's treatment decisions are a few of the ways to support your wife as she experiences menopause.

08/14/02 - Top Reasons for Newlywed Stress
As newlywed couples begin their lives together, they are confronted by situations causing stress. Here are the top reasons newlyweds feel stress.

08/07/02 - The Complete Wedding Planner
This book will help you plan and carry off the perfect wedding. Marajabelle Stewart includes etiquette tips, traditions, and helps you decide on your own personal style.

07/31/02 - Cohabiting Seniors
The percentage of unmarried couples 65 and older has risen significantly. Here are some of the reasons senior citizens are choosing living together rather than marriage.

07/24/02 - Financial Questions for Couples to Discuss
At least once each year, couples should sit down and discuss their finances in depth. Here are questions that will help the two of you know where you stand financially.

07/17/02 - Secrets and Marriage
Is honesty the best policy in marriage? Aren't there valid reasons for keeping a secret from one's spouse?

07/10/02 - Do You Wish the Teasing Would Stop?
Even if said in jest, some jokes just aren't funny. Cutting remarks can wound deeply. Here are some guidelines to help in dealing with harmful teasing.

07/03/02 - The Road Less Traveled
Learning to delay gratification, accepting responsibility for decisions, being dedicated to truth and reality, and having the ability to balance it all are important tools for married couples. This is a timeless classic to read with your spouse.

06/26/02 - Top Ways to Deal With Betrayal
Betrayal happens in a marriage when there is infidelity, abuse, lies, lack of support, broken promises, secrets told, snooping or stealing. Here are some suggestions for beginning the healing process.

06/21/02 - Tenth Anniversary Traditional Gifts
Although the tenth anniversary is considered one of the special ones, finding a unique gift using the traditional aluminum or tin suggestions can be difficult. Here are some ideas to make it a bit more romantic.

06/14/02 - Top 10 Marital Mistakes
We've noticed on the Marriage Forum that there is a pattern to the marital problems and issues that people share. Here's our list of the top ten things that you need to try and avoid in your own marriage.

06/07/02 - Questions to Ask to See if You are At Risk for Divorce
If you answer "yes" to these questions, then you statistically have a higher risk factor for divorce.

05/31/02 - Thoughts from a Queen-sized Bed
These essays are a look at what it means to be married for nearly 40 years. This is a good read if you are looking for what makes a marriage survive.

05/24/02 - For Love or Nothing
Couples could use these stories as a springboard for discussions about their own marriage. Each story, parable, fable, and folktale has an uplifting, inspirational message along with practical tips for living a lifetime together.

05/15/02 - Listening Tips
One of the main reasons couples divorce is because they lost the ability or never had the skills to communicate with one another. Poor listening skills lead to the breakdown in communication in a marriage. Here are some tips on how to be a more effective and life-giving listener.

05/09/02 - Mother Nurture: A Mother's Guide to Health in Body, Mind, and Intimate Relationships
Integrating perspectives from the fields of psychology, acupuncture, nutrition, and gynecology, the authors cover everything from stress relief and balancing home and work, to keeping love alive in a marriage. This would be a great gift for mom on Mother's Day, or for expectant parents.

04/26/02 - Let's Talk Marriage: A Guide for Couples Preparing to Marry
Written from a Christian perspective, this is a serious discussion about what things an engaged couple should be looking at before getting married.

04/26/02 - Top In-Laws Movies
When you marry your spouse, you also marry his/her family. Inlaws can be a tremendous joy and support in your marriage, or they can be a real burden. Here are our picks of some great movies with inlaw plots.

04/19/02 - Is Negativity Hurting Your Marriage?
A pattern of negative thinking can hurt a marriage. If you or your spouse are walking around in a doom and gloom mood, here are ways to be more positive.

04/18/02 - Love Tune-Ups: 52 Fun Ways to Open Your Heart & Make Sparks Fly
This book is great if you are looking for quick suggestions on enhancing intimacy, bridging communication gaps, spending more quality time, and strengthening your marriage.

03/29/02 - Top Romantic Comedies About Marriage
If you are looking for a reason to snuggle close together on the sofa, watch one of these romantic comedies. They can get you both in the romantic mood. Of course, there are lots more romantic movies about marriage, but these are among our favorites.

03/15/02 - Beyond the Myth of Marital Happiness
This book says the romantic notion of marriage has been a "noble and exciting experiment", but the approach has failed. The author offers suggestions on how couples and society can strengthen the vital institution of marriage.

02/28/02 - Empty Nesting: Reinventing Your Marriage When the Kids Leave Home
If you are interested in learning the danger signs that can lead to the divorce court, and want to know the major issues confronting couples who have had decades of marriage, then read this book.

02/21/02 - Top Books About Working Together
A listing of books about working together so both your marriage and your business will succeed.

02/01/02 - Top Valentine's Gifts
Give a present that will speak of your love throughout the years.

01/24/02 - Marital Sexual Statistics
Some surprising statistics from the Durex Global Sex Survey.

01/17/02 - Top Picks in Books About Divorce
Not all marriages are meant to be. Sometimes divorce is forced upon a spouse. Sometimes it is necessary due to unacceptable behaviors in a spouse. It is never easy. Here are some useful books to help you deal with this difficult choice and time in your life.

01/11/02 - Before You Buy Gifts for Your Spouse
If one of your New Year's resolutions is to not forget important gift giving occasions this year, here's some help in finding the right present.

01/04/02 - Top Books About Marriage
There are many myths concerning what it takes to have a great marriage. Here are some useful books to help the two of you build a marriage that will be long lasting.

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