Infidelity is one of the toughest blows a marriage can take. The betrayal cuts deep, and one partner is reeling while the other is scrambling to explain, defend, or repair. If you’ve been through it, or are in the thick of it, you know the question that looms large: Can marriage counseling help when a cheating spouse is involved? The...[ read more ]
Unhappy marriages don’t always implode. They often simmer, quietly, bitterly, for years. Sometimes decades. On the surface, the couple appears functional. Behind closed doors? They’ve stopped speaking with warmth. Intimacy’s been replaced with duty. And the spark that once lit their connection is now barely a flicker. So, how long can an unhappy marriage last? That depends on what’s holding...[ read more ]
You start with good intentions. Maybe the conversation is about the dishes, weekend plans, or forgetting to get the groceries. But before you know it, voices are raised, tempers flare, and you are both retreating to opposite corners. Sound familiar? Communication can be one of the most rewarding and frustrating parts of marriage. The words we choose and how we...[ read more ]
Marriage can be the best part of life. It starts with connection, excitement, and the feeling that you have found your person. But what happens when the person you marry is a narcissist? The signs aren’t always obvious at first. They may even seem like the perfect partner, confident, charming, and attentive. But over time, patterns start to emerge. If...[ read more ]
Many couples experience family patterns during the holidays and get caught up in their traditions and maybe even those of their in-laws. The holiday season is a time of happiness, but often brings challenges if it is about maintaining relationships with your in-laws. The key to creating harmony during these times lies in effective communication, understanding, and maybe even a...[ read more ]
Marriage is a lifelong commitment between two individuals. While they may enjoy pleasant moments together, there is always a possibility that they could encounter numerous challenges that may even lead to the breakdown of a marriage. Couples must understand the challenges that fall their way so they can seek the required guidance to build and sustain the marriage. 5...[ read more ]
Effective communication is an essential part of all healthy relationships. However, when life gets busy and stressful, miscommunication and misunderstandings also increase. So, to build a healthy relationship, a married couple should possess good communication skills to convey their heart feelings effectively. Marriage is a covenant between God and the couple. Communication is the key to maintaining this beautiful bond. Many...[ read more ]
Do you think narcissists care about you when they come back? The answer is simple: no. A narcissist comes back because they want to maintain their power over you and control you as long as possible. Many people are in Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) relationships, but they don’t know until they see its signs. A person with NPD has an exaggerated sense...[ read more ]
Infidelity is one of the worst things that could happen to anyone in a relationship. The breach of trust can sometimes feel even worse than physical pain. The psychological impact is even worse. Studies show that both parties later experience less happiness in future relationships as they carry trust issues and emotional scars. However, it doesn’t always have to end this way...[ read more ]
Emotional abuse within marriages and relationships often operates covertly, making it crucial to recognize the signs early on. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse can be harder to detect as it doesn't leave visible scars. Instead, it chips away at a person's self-esteem, sense of worth, and autonomy. Tactics such as gaslighting, manipulation, and shaming are common in emotionally abusive relationships....[ read more ]
