ComputerHunter.org |
|
|
|||
|
 |
Improve Your Marriage With Better Communication
Communication plays one of the most important roles in any type of relationship whether a professional association or a more intimate bond such as marriage. Many of these relationships don't develop into their full potential because the communication link is missing or weak. If you're looking to save your marriage or connect with your marriage partner on a deeper level, the following advice may give you a new perspective that can help your marriage grow into the relationship you've always wanted. Feelings of disappointment are often caused because a person's desires or needs have not been openly expressed and therefore haven't been fulfilled. It is vital to share your thoughts and feelings with your spouse so that each partner in the marriage has fewer doubts or questions in his or her mind. You already share your life with that person; why not share your thoughts? If everything is out on the table, what's there to wonder or worry about? This marriage advice reduces the chance of someone feeling mislead or disillusioned and could definitely help strengthen your marriage bond in a very meaningful way. Effective communication is not only about speaking to one another but also listening to what each other is saying. You may think you are helping your marriage by talking things out with your partner but taking that a step further and listening to what you and your spouse are discussing is what will really help save your marriage. All you need to do is pay close attention to how many times something is repeated, the emphasis on certain words or phrases, and the body language that is used when expressing those ideas. You will find it much more beneficial to set some time aside when you can be alone and uninterrupted, preferably outside of the home. If that is not practical, at least choose a time when you will have the least amount of distractions. Wait until the children are in bed, turn off your cell phones, and maybe even take your phone off the hook. An untimely phone call could ruin the moment and cause you to lose momentum. This is a very important key to a good marriage and should be given the proper respect. If your marriage is lacking the bond you long for, try listening and watching your partner a little more closely to uncover his or her real desires. Don't be afraid to ask questions either. You want to be very clear on exactly what they are saying. This whole process of communication may seem a little awkward at first, but it will get easier. The benefits of having your best friend as your spouse in a loving relationship will far outweigh the effort you put into it. The advice provided above will definitely help strengthen your marriage bond. Try these few tips and you'll notice the positive results and the beginning of a successful marriage! =============================================== Kristin Craft is the owner and webmaster of Marriage-Success which provides helpful tips and resources for married couples and those considering marriage. Couples that are experiencing difficulties in the marriage can especially benefit by visiting Save My Marriage. ===============================================
Google News - Top Stories
|
|
|
|
RELATED ARTICLES
Toss a Garter or Two The tempo of the music begins to rise. Drums begin to throb. The bride and groom rise. Yet another ritual begins. Removing the garter from the bride's usually hidden leg. Which Came First, Love or Marriage? I came across an article today: LOVE AND MARRIAGE THE TORAH'S CRITERIA by Rivka Olenick. Wedding Preparations - Tips To Get You to The Church On Time For many brides, the wedding ceremony starts long before they walk down the aisle to stand beside their groom at the alter. For many, it is the preparation that they have dreamed about for so long. The spa day with the brides maids, the hair, the make up, fitting of the dress, putting the final touches on the flowers... these are all taken care of ceremoniously by the bride, and her brides maids. It is a time of pampering and luxury, that we seldom have an excuse for, except on the fabulous occasion of the wedding day. Weddings - Who Pays For What? Of course, times have changed and there are occasions where the traditional ways to pay for the wedding do not apply. But if you are like most people, here's the breakdown of who exactly pays for this thing (should you continue this traditional pattern): Loose Moissanite Stones, A Great Way to Buy Your Moissanite Jewelry Moissanite is fast becoming the new diamonds. The newest jewelry stone on the market, moissanite is fashionable. Moissanite stones are manufactured to exacting standards, and so produce fine quality jewelry. And loose moissanite stones, being cheaper, can offer a choice of much larger stone sizes than diamonds. Las Vegas Theme Weddings "Las Vegas theme weddings are the envy of the world. Nowhere else on planet earth can you find such a dazzling array of choices for a theme wedding. If you can't find it in Las Vegas, it simply doesn't exist! Here's a partial list of just some of the different themes available in Las Vegas: Is Your Heart Set On An Antique Engagement Ring? As Mark Twain said "Let us not be too particular; it is better to have old secondhand diamonds than none at all." And don't we all agree? Wedding Rings - How to Choose a Perfect Ring Selecting a wedding ring isn't as easy as it looks. You are going to wear your ring for the rest of your life, so it should be something you won't get tired of in a couple years. You will have to look at and try on many different rings before you come to a final decision and, being an intelligent consumer, you should know what your options are. Marriage Advice: Ten Ways to Add Romance to Your Marriage Every marriage needs a healthy dose of on-going romance to add spice, delight, and fun to the relationship. It's not enough to just start out with a sizzling romance. You have to find a way to keep the romance alive as the months and years accumulate. Emotional Infidelity: A KEY Tactic to Save the Marriage Hearing that your cheating spouse is "in love" with someone else is devastating. I hear often, "I can handle her having sex with someone else. I think I can live with that. But, for her to give herself emotionally and "love" someone else?man, that is hard." (Feel free to substitute the word he for she in this article.) Top 5 Reasons for Hiring a Wedding Planner One of the most joyous occasions in life is a wedding, a time when two people in love exchange those powerful words, "I Do", which binds them legally as husband and wife. Although an exciting time of life, planning a wedding is also a very stressful time. For that reason, many people have discovered the benefits of hiring a professional coordinator to ensure everything comes together as it should. In this article, we are providing you with the top five reasons for hiring a wedding planner so you can enjoy your wedding with much less stress. A Wedding For All Seasons In times gone by it wasn't uncommon for young couples to consult the Tarot as to what month of the year according to the stars would be their best time to wed, this would depend on what time of year their sun or moon sign was inline with Venus the goddess of love, which I would take as a positive sign, and so on. Personally I would like to think that the longevity of a marriage would depend on the love of you and your partner and not on the date you get married. 10 Valentines Day Tips for Spouses Who Want to Improve Their Marriage The best and most valuable gifts are often not material ones. While many spouses focus on Valentine's Day gifts such as jewelry or candy, spouses who are willing to invest the time and energy can give one of the most precious gifts possible-an improved, satisfying marriage. Wedding Rings ? Through the Ages and for All Eternity The exact origin of the wedding ring is uncertain and is rife with superstition and mythology. Papyruses dating back to the ancient Egyptian civilization depict wedding rings, and historians credit the land of the Pharaohs with originating this tradition. Engagement or betrothal rings were in use as far back as prehistoric times, but the wedding ring is a relatively new tradition, and unlike the engagement ring, is steeped in religious ritual. Star Jones Nuptials: Fairytale Wedding or Diva Gone Wild? In case you've been living on another planet for the past several months, you may not have heard that Star Jones was getting married. For the rest of us here on planet earth we couldn't escape this joyous news unless we swore off pop culture icons like Entertainment Tonight and People magazine. Wedding Planning 101: Create a Wedding Planner Did your wonderful husband-to-be recently "pop the question" and now you are wondering what on earth you have gotten yourself into with trying to plan a wedding? Don't panic! I was there once and I remember the first few weeks of having no idea what to do or where to start. Our wedding date was only five months away and I was completely clueless as to what type of ceremony I wanted, what colors I liked, who would officiate, where the wedding would take place, and on and on the endless unknowns went. There seemed to be an enormous amount of details to figure out, and time was running out. Save on Wedding Costs and Have that Chocolate Fountain Chocolate fountains, once a rarity at weddings, are becoming more common -- but no less beloved. Still, they pose a budget crunch for many brides, coming in at only slightly under the cost of the wedding cake -- and that's for a one-day rental! How To Fight Cultural Differences In Marriage And Stay Happy When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also. A person with whom they can share their opinions, their emotions, thoughts and fears. Balance - Wedding Budget Blues Let's think about what goes into your wedding budget. Your caterer/banquet facility will get the lion's share of it. If you are having 150 guests (an average number) and the banquet facility charges $100 pp. (typical high-end facility in New England area - including gratuity, tax, hidden fees) - that works out to $15,000 right off the top. If you have it and want to spend it - great. If you are trying to stretch your wedding dollars, then you really need to step back. Many couples get so caught up in the facility that they spend all their budget on it and don't have enough left over for quality entertainment or wedding photos. The SURGE of the URGE! Have you ever heard the expression, "The Urge to Merge"?
|
|
|
|
|
