The great news is that successful marriages don't necessarily have any less conflicts than bad marriages. However, the way they solve their conflicts does make a huge difference. Good marriages don't happen by chance. Yes, being compatible in the important areas such...
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Disagreements And Long Marriages!
I'm sure it's no surprise to you to know that all couples disagree. It's normal and the couples who stay married the longest disagree as much as those who divorce. Did you know that the best stage of your marriage (which many couples never reach) is where you each...
Benefits of Committed Relationships
We have a powerful need and desire for coupling that drives us into and out of relationships. The desire for partnership is pervasive and universal, reaching back to the origin of our species, spanning almost every culture and civilization. 85% of us marry at least...
How to be True Partners for Life
What does a fulfilling life partnership look like? How does it work? What makes it successful? Few of us can answer these questions with clarity. Most of us want a fulfilling life partnership and have little idea of how to create one. Even couples in successful...
Five Promises of a Radical Marriage
My love, you are the love of my life and I’m grateful for each day with you. Our relationship is the most important part of my life and I am committed to being together forever. Though we are surrounded by cynicism and challenges, I resolve to love you and be with you...
I Promise to Choose You First
With all of the distractions, obligations, and personal pursuits in life, it can seem difficult to prioritize your partner. In fact, some believe it is downright impossible. Huh? How can I possibly choose my partner first? What about my kids? What about my faith? What...
Mutual Respect and Healthy Marriages
Healthy marriages could be characterized by reasonable levels of marital satisfaction, though the levels would not have to be the highest levels to argue that the marriage was healthy. Healthy marriages are the basis of healthy families. Be it dating, friendship or...
Is A Healthy Long Lasting Marriage Possible?
Most of the people I know long for a healthy long lasting marriage. Many people, though, have given up on that idea and skeptically now believe that it is only a fantasy. My hope is to reassure you that it truly is possible but it doesn't just happen all by itself! My...
How to Keep the Romance
One way to keep the romance in your marriage is to keep up the dating! Give priority to time for one another. Planning those special times together whether short or long, extremely frugal or spendy, can make all the difference. Develop your own rituals but keep out of...
Waverly Hanson
Counselor and Author
In my personal life, I have had a long successful marriage and am currently remarrying following my husband’s death. I have three sons, helped finish raising a niece for 3 years, and have 7 grandchildren of my own. I love to spend time doing crafts and other fun activities with them. I also love performing music with my sisters in a benefit show, getting together with family and friends, ATVing in the mountains, photography, walking, traveling, love to read and creating beautiful art and decorating, and, of course, serving others by volunteering.
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