How a couple communicates is one of the most important aspects of a marriage. Likewise, how a couple argues, or fights, can destroy a marriage, if negative patterns of arguing are continually used. Dr. John Gottman is a world renowned marriage and relationship researcher who says there are four negative patterns that are common when [...]
Being in a strong, positive, intimate relationship has many benefits to your health, happiness, and well-being. However, research shows those benefits can be quickly erased by a bad break-up, divorce, or death of a spouse. The end of a marriage can be devastating for health, says Debra Umberson, a sociologist at the University of Texas. [...]
The process of going through a divorce is obviously difficult, and all too frequently an ugly experience. Inevitably there are always reasons why spouses feel that they need to fight tooth and nail to “take their spouse to the cleaners”. While we understand the anger, fear and resentment that can accompany a divorce, focusing on [...]
Last week we talked about the top 10 reasons for divorce, and money (financial issues), is continually cited as one of the most prevalent reasons that couples get divorced. The underlying issue most of the time is actually lack of communication. The key to defusing the money issues in your marriage is to talk about [...]
