As February ushers in the Valentine season, and stores begin to feature displays of chocolate and hearts, it is common to start making plans on how to make the holiday special. The most romantic gestures may not involve flowers or chocolate, however, as a genuine expression of love is often what a relationship needs. Especially […]

Sexuality counselor Ian Kerner writes that while technology may keep us connected to the world, it may also be responsible for disconnecting personal relationships. A recent study from the University of Essex found that people who have personal discussions with a cell phone nearby felt they had a lower quality relationship and less empathy from

Clinical psychologist Dr. Carla Marie Greco wrote this article in response to a specific question from a reader of Hitched magazine, pertaining to how to handle in-laws disregarding the parenting guidelines a mother has set for her children, specifically involving a reward system and healthy eating. The advice is, first, if the in-laws are only

Couples, even married couples, may need friendships outside of their relationship to feel truly fulfilled. In this article, a 51-year-old woman recently lost her confidante to leukemia and has recently realized that, while she loves her husband, her conversation with him will be limited once all of their children are out of the house. Her

Marriage counseling is not an exact science and many have wondered over the years why it is that marriage counseling seems to work so well for some while having no real effect on others. In this article, some factors are investigated that may explain reasons why marriage counseling does not work for some couples. The

Psychotherapist Barbara Bartlein, author of Why Did I Marry You Anyway? claims that breaking some marriage “rules” can be the best thing to do for your relationship. Not only do some of the common rules of marriage not necessarily do anything to help a marriage, some of them can be damaging to a relationship. This

This New Year, you have a blank slate for your marriage, a fresh start. If you’re looking to improve your relationship with your partner, there are some simple resolutions you can make for your benefit. Try scheduling some “Date Nights” for yourselves in advance, giving you the opportunity to work other commitments around them. Create

Are you slowly killing your own marriage? In our every day lives, we take countless actions and put so much out into the world. But while some things may bring growth to a relationship, others can be bringing it down. Never communicating is the silent killer in relationships. The benefits from working towards communication alone

The virtues of positivity and cheer are touted widely during the holidays, but after that season, there is a chance to reflect on it all. Of course being positive is a good habit to be in, but at times it can actually be detrimental to your relationship. For example, in times when you are facing

There comes a time in every relationship when someone has an apology to make. A genuine apology is a crucial part of re-building a connection with your partner after a fight. An apology should not be an easy way out of a fight but a sincere statement, not including the word “but,” which immediately cancels