Relationship Glue Recipe: How to Keep a Marriage or Any Relationship Solid

In a few months, I'll celebrate 25 years of marriage to my first and only husband. When people ask about our recipe for relationship glue, I point out that we've made every mistake in the book and probably invented some. The failures, especially those we knowingly committed (and learned from), have taught us much more than any successes, particularly accidental ones. These are our classic "been there, done that" communication mistakes, along with bits of wisdom we've gained from those mistakes. Read more at Relationship Glue Recipe: How to Keep a Marriage (or any Relationship) Solid

Dating, Marriage and Relationships: Give and Take

Dating, Marriage and Relationships: Give and Take vs. Givers and Takers
You've heard that marriage is 50-50. Actually, marriage is more like 110-110. Both partners in a relationship have to give much more than 'mediocre' to achieve a reasonably healthy relationship. Marriage works with give and take, not givers and takers.
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Intimacy in Writing: Write from your heart and soul...

Article Writing Tips: Write from Your Passions and Bond with Your Readers
Writing is a form of intimacy. Psychologists and therapists find journaling particularly helpful for couples in counseling. Use your writing as a way to build intimacy in your relationships.
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Dating, Relationships and Communication: Playing the 'Devil's Advocate'

Communication, Dating and Relationships: Dangers of Playing the 'Devil's Advocate'
There are some communications pitfalls into which it is easy to tumble into, in dating and relationships. One of the red flag danger zones in communication is that of playing the 'devil's advocate' when your partner is sharing. Take his part in debates.
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