not only are you embarking on a new journey with your spouse, but also discovering new relationships and yourself in the process. after you get married, your spouse becomes the main source of support and your parents may stop confiding in you, so as to not burden you with their problems. you stop relying on your parents and become both financially and psychologically independent. your parents are used to seeing you most of the time.

despite the changes, there are …

according to dr. karney, studies show that low income families have a higher rate of divorce as compared to those with middle income. high income families have the lowest rate of divorce as compared to the other two. for example, these families are more likely to divorce within ten years of marriage as compared to middle and high income families. the lack of resources are not only in the lack of money but in less time together to communicate, vacation …

henry cloud and john townsend, counselors and authors of the new york times bestseller boundaries, teach us that healthy boundaries are the property lines that define and protect you and your spouse as individuals. once you have them in place, a good marriage can become better, and a less-than-satisfying one can even be saved. cloud and townsend are here to help. dr. henry cloud is a clinical psychologist, pastor to pastors, and new york times bestselling author.

dr. cloud lives …

the lack of sleep, interference from well meaning in-laws and family members, hormones, and the overall adjustment is a huge stress on your life and your marriage. below is a list of our best advice for new parents on how to survive the first year of parenthood, without letting parenthood have a negative impact on your marriage. the earlier you learn to be patient, the better things will be for you, your spouse, and your marriage. 3) lower your expectations …

the truth is, no one can force anyone to like them, and in this case, the kids may be intent on not compromising. some kids hate the idea of having more than two parents, they just want their mom and dad to be happy together. they may keep planting seeds of hatred in the child’s mind while inspiring them to be a problem for you and your spouse. pointing this out to him may hurt his ego or even cause …