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5 Ways You May Be Putting Down Your Spouse

These things undermine your relationship.

Have you ever made a joke about your spouse and they didn’t think that it was funny? Has your spouse ever remarked on a “weakness” of yours and you felt some way about it? Has your spouse ever made fun of you or put you down in front of your kids? What are some of…

3 Ways to Have Better Sex in Marriage

Here's how to rejuvenate your sex life AND your marriage.

I have good news for you: an exciting sex life is salvageable and well within your reach for you and your spouse. Here are three ways you and your spouse can take your sexual relationship from mundane to mind-blowing: 1. Don’t make fun the point of sex. Wait, what? Did he just say that? Isn’t…

My Spouse and I Have Different Political Views

Focusing on your marriage goals can help you navigate any political disagreements you have.

When Trump was elected President in 2016, Wakefield Research found 1 in 10 couples ended relationships over their political differences. For millennials, it was twice that. With that in mind, many wonder if marriages with different political views can survive the increased volatility of the times. Susan and Darrell* have been married for more than…