My number one job with couples is helping them find the motivation to really go to work on their relationships. Once I find the key to what invigorates them and makes them want to grow the rest is easy! Here's 9 reasons that spur many people on. Affairs Hurt People Most of us know someone who's been hurt by an affair. It might have been you.

Some of the same considerations involved in selecting a photographer for your wedding photos also apply to choosing the right videographer. Wedding video, however, is a newer art than wedding photography, and the two forms of preserving your memories cannot really be lumped together when shopping for these professional services. Nowadays, nearly

The reasons why men cheat in a relationship are often different than the reasons why women cheat. A man's reason for cheating can include genetics, a sense of challenge, self-esteem and a lack of interest in their current relationship. None of these reasons are justifiable but it is very helpful to understand them. Genetics may play a factor. Th

Why do women cheat? The simple answer is because they hurt. They have pain related to loneliness, the rejection and betrayal of a cheating spouse, an unexciting and unsatisfactory relationship, or feeling poorly about themselves. Why do women cheat? Because of emotional needs not met and the hurt that accompanies this lack. Is it sometimes just

When lovers take the plunge and say their vows, they sincerely wish their conjugality to last for a lifetime. They aim to spend the duration of their lives together as partners, growing older with each other and spending every cheery moment conceivable with each other. However, sometimes things don't seem to work out that way. Partners fight, a

Many couples enter marriage with fairytale hopes "and they live happily ever after" fantasy. But in reality, it takes so much more than a stylish wedding dress and an expensive wedding ring to end up "happily ever after". Staying fulfilled in a marriage requires both effort and passion pf each partner. Many couples start to lose passion after th

If you are spending time looking for ways in which you can improve your relationship, you obviously love and care for your partner and what you want to have together. Start your changes by celebrating your relationship. Celebrate the joy of having met that one very special person, find joy in the wonderful things that 'click' about you and yo

It's a common enough thought -- I just chose the wrong person for a partner, and if given a chance, I will choose better (I hope) next time. I heard it just yesterday in the checkout stand at Long's. Two women were talking about their former relationships and one spoke of her ex-husband as "the wrong guy," though her words about him were far more

Your fiance will not be limited in his choices whether married or single, unless he has an "exceptional family member" who requires he be stationed near certain specialty medical care or educational facilities. For the most part, all specialties are open to anyone who meets the statutory and performance requirements for the job. What I mean by t

Both men and women are short changed when sweeping generalizations are applied to the male psyche. Men can not all be painted with broad strokes. Some comments from a poll we took may help build a more complex picture of the midlife male perspective, particularly concerning long-term relationships. Often it's a struggle for marital partners

How do you know when it's time for marriage counseling? Easy. Are you in a relationship, even a good one? Then it is time. Years ago my wife and I participated in an organization called "Marriage Encounter," which emphasized communication techniques. I've always liked its motto: "Making Good Marriages Even Better!" That's what I hope to empha

It can be hard feeling romantic after spending all day with the kids. You're often worn out by the time your husband gets home, and there are probably still the dinner dishes to be done and the kids to get ready for bed. It's often no wonder romance falls by the wayside. But if you work at it you can restore the romantic aspects of your relation

As you start to plan your wedding, flowers become an important part of the preparations. One decision that you have to make is whether you want to use fresh or silk wedding flowers. Often a bride will decide to use both. A fresh bridal bouquet can sometimes be accented with realistic silk wedding flowers, especially when the bride wants a partic

You have a choice right now. It's about your perspective and your sense of empowerment. You can perceive the title of this article as a shaming statement that says there is something really wrong with you, so, shame on you. Therefore, you must feel bad about yourself. Or, you can feel empowered by this title because you know that the ability

I love to chuckle at all the spam headlines from the financial industry. They promise fortunes to the unwary. So, today's headline is a bit tongue in cheek. However, not entirely so. I see so many people taking their relationships for granted, investing little or nothing in them, and then being surprised when they get a dismal return. But, it r