Marriage & Relationships
Making the Most of an Empty Nest
Welcome to the stage of empty nesting. Your kids have flown from the nest and are successfully navigating the adult world. You feel happy and satisfied that this stage of your life is over. Or, you may feel confused, discontent, or even depressed. The transition to becoming an empty nester can...
50 Ways to Show Your Husband You Love Him
Candy and cards on Father's Day and Valentine's Day are nice, but it's the small things in day-to-day life that really make a difference in your relationship and show your husband how much you care. 1. TELL HIM you love him. 2. Make his favorite meal. (Or introduce him to a new recipe that...
Poll: What's the Ideal Engagement Length?
How long were you engaged before you got married? How long did you date before that? Answers vary from a week to two years. And we want to hear your story! When my sister was engaged for only three months, all my grandma could say was, “Well, I can’t complain.” That’s because my Grandma...
50 Ways to Show Your Wife You Love Her
Chocolates and flowers on Mother's Day and Valentine's Day are nice, but it's the small things in day-to-day life that really make a difference in your relationship and show your wife how much you care. 1. TELL HER you love her. 2. Plan dinner and make it. (Try our r eally delicious AND...
50 Cheap and Fun Date Ideas
It's hard to find time for dates once you have kids, and even harder to coordinate you schedules with the sitter and keep the price down. Here are some great date ideas that can keep the price down and still be a blast. I never knew how difficult it would be to go on dates with my husband...
How to Date Your Wife
With these tips on wooing your wife, you'll sweep her off her feet and have her feeling like a lovestruck teenager all over again. Dating was something enjoyed before marriage. But dating shouldn't end with marriage or kids or a hectic schedule—it should be a lifelong priority and pastime...
Digital Dating Overload: Pick Up a Phone
More than one of my friends has been asked out via Facebook. Really? It's time we learn the beauty of real communication again. A friend of mine recently texted me, asking, “I just got asked out over Facebook message to eat Vietnamese food. Two strikes?” I responded, “Ugh. Three—just...
3 Dangers of Dating the "Best" Singles
For much of their life LDS singles have heard, “Be the best person you can be,” even while they see the consequences of poor choices around them and fear suffering the same unhappiness, sometimes resulting in divorce. Not surprisingly, singles strive to do and be the best, as well as date the best. Unfortunately, the pursuit of being and dating the best can cause several problems that can directly interfere with singles progressing toward marriage.
{Single Saints} Dating DOs and DON'Ts for a Fun and Fabulous Holiday
Singles often feel the holidays are a bit of a let down—Thanksgiving is just another "stag" dinner party, and Christmas lacks the magic of childhood; presents and parties seem empty when not shared with someone special. Not surprisingly, singles often hope to 1) meet someone during the holidays, 2) deepen an existing relationship, or 3) at least have fun on a few dates. Singles can increase their chances of a fun and fabulous holiday if theyʼll follow these tips.
Dealing with Religious Differences in Marriage
Religious differences often exist in marriages—even among faithful LDS couples. From caffeinated sodas to PG-13 movies to Sabbath activities, Church members frequently disagree about how to best live gospel principles. So how does one handle such disagreements? Sandra and Steve are a loving...
Tips for When Unemployment Hits Home
What can you do when unemployment, the monster that hides between the cubicles of your office building, strikes? Oftentimes, losing a job brings feelings of depression, inadequacy, and shame—emotions that are detrimental to one’s well-being. But losing a job shouldn’t mean losing hope. Make the most of this challenge with some timely advice.
Making the Most of Your Singles Ward
Singles wards seem like a good way to make friends, date, and get married. But for many singles, this is not the case. Many singles find challenges in their singles ward. They struggle to feel included within groups or cliques. Hanging out seems to occur more than dating. Even when dates do occur,...
Money and Marriage Problems
Believe it or not, money itself is not the cause of marital problems. Ask yourself these four questions to figure out why money introduces conflict in your marriage and how to fix these relationship problems. People ask me all the time if fighting about money is one of the most common problems in a...
When Should Singles Reveal Their Issues to Dating Partners?
Many singles worry about when to reveal their past sins, education level, family dysfunction, or financial problems. They want to be fair and honest with the people they date. They also donʼt want to waste their time to later discover their date has out-of-control issues. Their concerns are understandable, but how and when they reveal or ask about issues can make or break a new relationship. This process can be navigated in a respectful and honest manner if singles know what to do.
Is Parenting Getting in the Way of Your Marriage?
Your spouse will rarely demand as much from you as your children, so it's easy to get overwhelmed by the role of parent and neglect your role as husband or wife. Figure out if you suffer from this problem. One of the most common types of couples who seek help from me in couples counseling are new...
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