Toxins are everywhere—from the itch of a mosquito bite to the swelling of a rash from poison ivy. In some cases, toxins cause momentary irritation. In other cases—such as with a malaria-infested mosquito bite—the wound becomes deadly. This is also true in relationships. Most couples engage in toxic communication sometimes. For some couples, the toxins […]
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Perhaps you overheard a couple say, “I’m glad to be married to my best friend.” Or, maybe you said this yourself. But if you think this is cliche, it’s time to think again. Friendship in marriage is important! Research shows that marital friendship increases overall happiness. It’s also one of the best ways to protect
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Athletes don’t just saunter onto the field and begin to play. They warm up first. And effective communicators don’t dive right into deep conversation. They start by making a genuine connection. One of the easiest ways to connect is with good small talk. Why is small talk important? That’s easy. Engaging in small talk builds
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What’s the best marriage advice ever? We believe the best marriage advice is the wisdom you’ll actually use. After all, even the most excellent advice is useless until it’s applied. Some people have a way with words. In this article, we offer only the most eloquent marriage tips. Here’s our list of the best advice
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Bad communication is a recipe for misery. Being on the receiving poor communication is confusing at best. And it’s emotionally painful at worst. Communicating poorly is a recipe for disaster because it decreases your chances of being heard. Worse yet is when both partners lack healthy communication skills. This creates a perfect storm. In this
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Is happiness in marriage something you find or create? We believe it’s both! A happy marriage is possible when both partners put in the effort to improve their relationship. It’s also possible when only one person is willing to change. We call this The Pebble Principle. If you’ve ever wondered how to be happy with
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