Sex Starved in the Marriage?

12 Jan 2006 08:50 AM

Many times in a marriage, one spouse is more in need of physical relations than the other. This can create some major issues, if it isn't dealt with immediately. Ignoring the problem will not make it go away, but it might lead a partner to stray.

Who Does the Cooking at Your House?

12 Jan 2006 08:47 AM

The traditional role of cook in a marriage has usually been the female. Years ago, women stayed home while hubby went to work. She would raise the kids, do the house cleaning, and have a three course meal prepared for her family by the time hubby came home from work. Times have changed.

Are You Married to Your Soulmate?     

12 Jan 2006 08:44 AM

The subject of soulmates can be rather touchy. Why? It can be touchy because not everyone is married to their soulmates. In fact, it's important to realize that a soulmate doesn't necessarily mean a marriage partner, or a romantic mate.

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How to Survive when Your Spouse is Fighting Overseas

11 Jan 2006 06:36 PM

Many husbands and wives have spouses who are serving overseas in Iraq. Though they are very supportive of their country and their spouses, the one left at home is often the one who suffers the most with loneliness and fear for his or her loved one.

Getting out of Debt and Living within a Budget

11 Jan 2006 05:16 PM

Getting out of debt should be one of the top priorities for couples that want to be financially secure. It's not always easy, but staying out of the debt must be the ultimate goal. To be realistic, it may be impossible for some people to be completely out of debt because of house and car payments.

When a Parent Comes to Live with You

10 Jan 2006 04:49 PM

Family dynamics change when the child becomes the caretaker to his or her aging parent. In today's society, this is an issue that must be dealt with early on so when the time comes, difficulties will be minimized, thanks to good planning and preparation.

How to Become More Patient with Your Spouse

10 Jan 2006 04:33 PM

If you happen to be married to someone who drives you nuts at times, you understand the need for patience. You know intellectually that you need more patience, but emotionally, you struggle to find it.

When is the Right time to Bring Children into the World?

10 Jan 2006 04:19 PM

The natural course of life seems to be to grow up, go to school and get an education, find a job, get married and have kids. Is there a right time to bring children into the world? How do you know when you're ready? Every couple is different.

Are you the Giver or the Taker in Your Marriage Relationship?

10 Jan 2006 04:18 PM

Although marriage is supposed to be a mutual relationship of give and take, it seems some marriages emerge with a giver and a taker. This natural process is often determined by who is more dominant and who is more submissive in the relationship. Personality has a lot to do with.

Finding Balance Between Spending Time Together and Time Alone

09 Jan 2006 04:50 PM

Many newlyweds want to spend a lot of time together, but at some point, the need for alone time is needed. For some couples, time alone is more necessary than for other couples.