Marriage & Relationships
Daddy Daughter Date Night
What begins with a prayer and ends with ice cream? If you ask that question at our house you'll hear three young girls enthusiastically shout, "Daddy-daughter date night!" That response would quickly be followed with, “Whose turn is it next?” While Monday night is set aside for family home...
Dave Says: Dating on a Dime
Should I have a dating budget even though I'm trying to get out of debt? Dear Dave, I’m a recent college graduate, and I’m determined to follow your plan and get out of debt. My biggest problem is when it comes to dating. Things aren’t cheap today, so aside from not dating, how do you handle...
Which Love Language Are You?
Start the new year by refreshing your relationships. Which love language are you? According to the book The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman, there are five major ways people show and receive love. 1. Quality Time—Candy and flowers are nice, but one-on-one time without any distractions is...
Dave Says: Repaid the Money, But Relationship Suffering
I borrowed money from my parents and paid it back over time, but now the relationship has become very difficult and strained. Dear Dave, I borrowed money from my parents and paid it back over time, but now the relationship has become very difficult and strained. How can I fix this? Claudia Dear...
The 12 Days of Christmas Romance
Twelve ideas that will fill your holidays with more romance. Let the 12 Days of Christmas make your holiday season a little more romantic. Here are some ideas to show your sweetheart how much you love him. Even if you don't have time to do them all (who am I, superwoman?), pick out two or three that...
An Evening of High-Class (and Low Prices)
High-class date nights don't always require high price tags. Try one of these classy dates for less. Symphony and style : Dress up in your most elegant attire and attend the symphony. Tickets are generally a little pricy, but there may be some discounts you are entitled to. Students and seniors...
Date Night: Restaurant Crawl
Here's a fun idea that springs from a popular European tradition: the restaurant crawl. Pick three restaurants in your city that are near each other and visit them all in one evening. Begin by eating appetizers at one restaurant, and then moving on to the next one for entrees, and finish off with...
Date Night: Get Your Blood Flowing
Active date nights are popular, but sometimes it can be hard to think of all the options. Read through these common and obscure activities and see if any could make a fun (and new) summer date night for you and your sweetheart. Swinging at the park Biking Skateboarding Hiking Kayaking...
Are You Listening?
Where were you when those famously tragic words brought your attention crashing back? Maybe you were on a date, chatting on the phone, sitting in an important business meeting, or perhaps staring straight into the eyes of the one you love when you were asked, “Weren’t you listening?” Well, weren’t you?
Getting Hitched without a Hitch
Weddings are a time of joy, wonder, and excitement. But what happens when you, as a member of the wedding party, feel a bit nervous? Scared? Or uncertain? Do you mask these feelings behind a veil of happiness? Here’s how to deal with the pre-wedding stress with flying colors. Throughout our lives...
Anniversary Gifts with a Twist
Wedding anniversaries are the perfect opportunity for married couples to express and celebrate their love for each other. Tradition goes that for each anniversary there is a specific material to be given—increasing in strength and value—which symbolizes the dedication and investment of the relationship. Not to mention, legend has it that corresponding certain substances with a specific number of years brings luck.
Dealing with My Husband’s Anger
Dear Dr. Elia, My husband I are very active members of the church. We have a lot of stress in our home just with all the activities going on and now the economy has put a stop to our income. Over the years my husband has had a habit of reacting to problems with anger always looking for...
Seasons of Marriage
Nature has her seasons—summer, fall, winter, spring—but so does each marriage. How do we make it through each—and love it? The following are suggestions on how to thrive, not just survive. What is it that separates successful couples from those that chronically struggle in their marriage?...
My husband thinks I'm too churchy
My husband thinks I'm "too churchy," but our religion is my whole life! What can I do to help our marriage? Dear Dr. Elia, My husband has accused me of being "too churchy." His attitude is that you can still get to heaven without listening to General Conference, missing church or other...
Making Valentine's Day Shine
While special events make Valentine's Day lovely to begin with, details make the day shine. Here are a few simple things to make Valentine's extra special all day long. Write love notes and place them throughout the house. As soon as possible, write notes of love or gratitude and put them in...
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