In reality, marriage is one of the most difficult tasks to handle. Problems and quirks are normal things to encounter in marriage. However, couples still choose to stay in the bond of marriage so save the holy matrimony. But some couple are not able to handle things well, so they definitely have to seek help from the authorities. Who are these auth

It is the universal experience that the quality of the counselor's own personality is the most influential factor in any form of genuine counseling, and it is therefore of some value to consider and to try to formulate the most desirable qualities of personality and the most helpful attitudes of the counselor in counseling. We may remind ourselv

Marriage is an institution as old as the human race itself. It started in the Garden of Eden with our first parents. God blessed Adam and Eve: "Increase and multiply and fill the earth" (Gen. 1:28); and God's fundamental laws with regard to marriage are well expressed by Adam: "Wherefore, a man shall leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his

Those contemplating a mixed-religion marriage should consider the problems relating to the ideals of marriage before they take their vows. There is a big difference, for instance, between a Catholic and a non-Catholic's viewpoint of marriage. A Catholic recognizes marriage as a sacrament as well as a contract. This is not always the case with the n

In medival times the 'keep' was the central tower that formed the heart of the castle. It was the most defended area of a castle. With that in mind, if we are to 'keep' our husband in love with us, we need to always 'keep' our husbands needs close to our heart and defend our relationship at all times. We need to defend our marriage relationshi

To help the newly married couple make the new and more intimate adjustments to each other that marriage requires, a honeymoon of some fashion is planned. "Very commonly the honeymoon takes the form of a trip. This affords a change in environment and removal from old associations. It has importance also in that it affords restful quiet. All this

Long long time ago, there was a princess. Or, to be exact, a baker's daughter who was going to be married, but wanted to see the symbol of her love and a perfect piece of art that would add to the wedding and make all other baker's daughters green-eyed. The father thought and though and thought and finally came up with the idea. He made up to sm

Many of us have planned our lives very carefully to avoid being alone. We may not see our motivation that clearly but we can sure look back and see a long string of relationships of one kind and another. That ought to tell us something. We like company...someone to use as a mirror. It's possible to see our selves reflected in the approval of others

Just like a fire with smoldering embers can flare up when they are stirred or fanned, emotions can flare up in our marriages if issues are left unresolved to smolder and fester. Express Anger Respectfully Many people are uncomfortable with expressing anger for fear that it will damage relationships. However, if feelings are buried, they do

Just because you and your spouse pledged to love and nurture each other through all your days, doesn't guarantee that your marriage will remain vital and strong. Here are 3 little mistakes that left unchecked could cost you your marriage. Little Mistake #1 Not Hearing Your Spouses Plea For Attention With many responsibilities pulling at us

As a counselor, a common complaint I hear from Christian married couples is unsatisfactory sexuality. What makes great Christian sex? Here are 5 essential ingredients for not just healthy sex, but great Christian sex! 1. Naked and Not Ashamed Genesis 2:25 gives the building blocks to a solid foundation of a healthy marriage and sexuality: I

A poem written on behalf of a daughter for her parents to present to them on their 50th wedding anniversary. Anna wanted to express what good, solid, loyal parents they are. Parents who love God, the church and their children. Their devotion and loyalty to their children are appreciated. That they are honest with their dealings with others; th

When looking for a gift for an anniversary it is important to remember that this gift will symbolise a milestone in two peoples lives and the gift should represent this. If you are going to stick with tradition then a fifth anniversary gift would need to be something that contains wood. Wood does seem somewhat unexciting and you may find it hard

Have you bought into the commercialism of Father's Day, thinking that expensive cologne and fancy tools will bring you closer to your partner? And what do you figure would please your husband more, a night out with the boys or the chance to watch Monday night football without interruptions? Well, think again. Both men and women are short chang

Marriage is both commonplace and intriguing, and it is only natural that through all the ages people have observed, commented on, and interpreted the marital behavior of other persons. Many of these observations, oft repeated, become part of the collective wisdom of society. One finds these comments in a number of places. Literary anthologies co