We’re in the wake of wedding season, which is why all month long we’re giving out helpful tips for engaged and married couples. In today’s discussion, we want to talk about arguments, specifically the first big argument in a marriage. No matter how well you get along,...
Finances are some of the biggest stressors in a marriage. Debt, bills, and big purchases can all be stressful in their own way. If you are engaged and preparing for marriage, it’s important to start talking about your finances. This will better prepare you for money...
Money problems are some of the biggest reasons why couples fight. Stress about paying the bills and having enough money to live on can weight down on a marriage. The effects of debt are more powerful than most people realize. Let’s take a closer look at how debt can...
Debt can seriously damage a marriage, more so than most couples realize. The stress of this financial burden weighs heavily on the household, turning small disagreements into major arguments. If you can keep debt to a minimum, you and your spouse can enjoy a better...
Divorce is a stressful and potentially painful process, but nearly 29,000 Michigan couples go through it every year. Whether you end your marriage amicably or you argue every step of the way, when everything is finished, you may be left with post-divorce depression....
Forgiveness is hard to receive and even harder to give. No matter how you’ve been hurt, it can be hard to let go of anger. This is especially true after a major event of mistrust, like infidelity or a long-spanning lie. Holding onto a grudge is not good for your...
Continued from Part 1 Don’t Hold on When Someone Is Trying to Move on If your spouse is trying to move on, let him or her go. You are only going to hurt yourself worse if you try to hold on to the relationship. If the other person is willing to work through the...
Cheating is a deal-breaker in most relationships, but infidelity occurs in nearly one-third of all marriages. It is possible to maintain a relationship after infidelity, but not without its challenges. The best option is to prevent infidelity from occurring in the...
Being cheated on sucks. There’s no way around that. It’s natural to feel depressed, angry, frustrated, and confused after infidelity. Before you fall into a cycle of self-loathing though, take a moment to evaluate your situation. Something bad happened to you, but you...
Read Part 3 What about forgiving yourself? Self-forgiveness is necessary but can often be an extremely difficult action. Sometimes forgiving yourself can be more difficult than forgiving someone else for their offense. Maybe you can forgive someone else for a heinous...
