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  • How to Argue and Stay Married!

    By Betty Phillips After the honeymoon, when you realize that 50% of all marriages actually do end in divorce, marriage partners begin to realize the enormity of the tasks involved in staying happily married. Positive conflict management becomes a high priority in keeping marriages together.All couples argue, even in successful marriages, but happily married partners…

  • The Four A’s of an A+ Marriage

    By Carmella Broome, Ed.S., LPC/I, LMFT/I There is a lot of talk among marriage counselors about the 4 A’s that can spell doom for marriages. These “big four” are abuse, addictions, adultery, and abandonment. There is another set of four A’s, though. This second set is much more positive and recommended for every marriage. They…

  • Relationship Check-Up

    By: Leslie Doares 1. What made you fall in love with your partner, and what do you love most about him/her now? 2. When did you feel the most loved by your partner, and what specific things did he/she do to make you feel loved? 3. What needs to happen to make your partner a…