During stressful times like we are currently experiencing with this Coronavirus, our typical reactions and coping mechanisms are under a brighter spotlight. Many people are afraid, angry, and anxious about their futures, and this further strains their most important relationships. Add to this the fact that many couples are now forced to stay home together […] The post How To Power Your Marriage Through Difficult Times appeared first on The Marriage Place ..read more

Are you sick of hearing about the Coronavirus and all the ways we have to adjust?  Yeah…me too. But the reality is this is a really stressful time and no one knows when it will end. The period of “not knowing” is often the hardest part. Prolonged stress can bring out the worst in all […] The post What To Do If You Are Stuck In An Unsafe Home appeared first on The Marriage Place ..read more

Working remotely is more than a growing trend now. With employers shutting down offices due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, many people are finding that they will be working from home, at least temporarily. For some, the chance to telecommute brings the same excitement they felt as children when seeing their school listed as closed […] The post 3 Ways To Make Telecommuting Work For Your Marriage appeared first on The Marriage Place ..read more

Even the happiest relationships can use new perspectives, and with Spring right around the corner, this is the perfect time to give your marriage the boost you and your partner need to reconnect and rekindle your relationship. I’ve shared previously on the blog how you should be celebrating your relationship all year versus waiting for […] The post 10 Ways To Reboot Your Relationship appeared first on The Marriage Place ..read more

With the pressure to be “on the go” 24/7, it can become easy to put your marriage on the back burner. Between taking care of kids, work responsibilities, attending social events, and up-keeping your home, falling into bed together at night, completely exhausted from the day’s events, may be one of the only times you […] The post Don’t Let Busyness Break Down Your Relationship! appeared first on The Marriage Place ..read more

It’s no secret there is an overwhelming amount of pressure on couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a very ‘cookie cutter’ way. Red roses, candlelight dinner, decadent chocolates and wine…you know the routine. Though you wouldn’t know it based on advertising and social media posts, really very few people make this picturesque vision a reality. […] The post The Right Way To Celebrate Valentine’s Day appeared first on The Marriage Place ..read more

Sometimes it’s hard to find the right Valentine’s Day gift. Chocolates and candy are overdone, and jewelry can get awfully expensive.  But there are some unique opportunities to show your significant other how much you care. The following are some great gift options for your spouse this year during Valentine’s Day.  Marital Bliss Card Game […] The post Valentine’s Day Gift Guide appeared first on The Marriage Place ..read more

It is so tempting to compare our relationship to the images and stories we see on Facebook or in the movies.  The problem with this is most of what we see are just glimpses of happy moments without the whole picture. Yes, even that picture perfect couple whose every FB photos looks like honeymoon bliss […] The post Raise Your Love Bar appeared first on The Marriage Place ..read more

Every marriage – including your own – changes over time. As the years progress, your marriage is shaped by both the good and the bad times. There may be weeks and months (or even years), where things are so hard you fear it will end, only to look back realize the tough road actually strengthened […] The post Review Your Marriage To Make It Last appeared first on The Marriage Place ..read more

How long is your New Year’s Resolution list? Confession time. I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions because they have never really worked for me. For instance, the last time I resolved to cut out sugar and commit to exercising every day, I did so successfully for 2 whole weeks. 2!  Another time […] The post Review Your Marriage To Make It Last appeared first on The Marriage Place ..read more