for instance, if you don’t speak up for what you want, your husband is flying blind — and not likely to deliver. here is some expert advice to avoid or correct six common mistakes that can cost a marriage, or at the least, weaken its foundations. heitler calls it “appendage-itis,” in which the wife is basically being an accessory to the husband, instead of being a full and equal partner in the marriage. “if she spoke up, they might be …

it is important to be able to discuss financial matters with one another in a supportive and constructive manner in order to be able to manage them in the best possible way. in addition to the joys of having a baby, parenthood can involve sleepless nights, concerns about feeding and managing a  baby  which can all be a shock to the system for couples. your job may also require you to spend periods of time away from home or abroad, …

a husband exercises the right kind of leadership by listening to and consulting with his wife. the husband should call his family to follow the religion and encourage them in this regard. in reality, it takes time, commitment, disappointment and investment to establish a sexual relationship in marriage which is in tune with the needs of each partner. on a similar note, it is important for both the husband and the wife to remember that they need to make themselves …

finally, when the bickering sped up and the intimacy stopped, it was patty who asked gus to move out so they could “both get space” and try to remember why they got married in the first place. it varies by couple, but experts say that in setting up these guidelines and specifics of a temporary separation, couples begin to effectively communicate again and rebuild their mutual respect. “it can be a time of tremendous personal growth and can take away …

she turned her back to john and heard him stomp out of the room. does stress cause either of you to detach and withdraw? let’s talk about it and see if i can help.” the goal for this step is to listen. recently milan and i explained the comfort circle to gavin and shelly during a counseling session. you could remind her that you don’t want to fight and you don’t want her stomach to hurt. she is a popular …