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4 Reasons Why Respect Matters In Marriage

Hint: It plays a critical part in a healthy marriage.

Respect matters in marriage. Maybe more than anything else. And I’m going to tell you why. Respect may best be defined as the way you show true appreciation for another person. Respect is an action, not just a feeling. It’s a declaration of value for someone. We demonstrate respect by how we behave toward another…

10 Ways To Know If Your Marriage Is Toxic (And What To Do About It)

You and your spouse are arguing constantly. Maybe there’s a never-ending tension-filled silence at home when you’re around your partner. Or you feel like you can’t ever believe anything your significant other says. You’ve heard that marriages can be hard work. But you’re not sure if this is “good” hard work, if you just have…

How Not to Let Parenting Stress Take Over Your Life

When it comes to parenting and feeling like stress is taking over their lives right now, most parents (especially those with school-age children) would probably say their stress level is at a 12 on a scale of 1-10. In fact, many completely identify with and find themselves crying right along with Blake McLennan from Arizona.…