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5 Movies To Watch Together
By DoULike.com Movies are great, everyone loves them and they often help us relax when we need it the most. They are even better when your bae is at home with you. Many couples struggle to find a movie to watch together, it is sometimes really hard to pick a movie you will both like […]
It’s Almost Valentine’s Day—Have a Love Conversation! 💖
By: Dr. Jackie Black Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Is this a day you are looking forward to? Or dreading? In my experience, women are more triggered by Valentine’s Day forgetfulness or inattention than men. So, in the spirit of averting a Valentine’s Day disaster in your relationship, this advice is for the ladies! I have three […]
7 things to do for a lasting relationship
By Bela Gandhi www.today.com A great relationship is something we all treasure. Yet, most of us don’t know what makes a relationship truly last and be happy. Hollywood films and romances often end where boy and girl finally get together (usually against all odds). What you don’t see in the movies? Five years later and the […]
Ideas for Saying “I Love You”
from www.signupgenius.com Make a list of the 10 things you love most about your significant other and text it to him — one item at a time throughout the day — countdown style. Buy your wife some bubble bath and draw a bath for her just as she is getting ready to cook dinner. Then, […]
12 Times Couples Speak Their Own Secret Language, Because It Doesn’t Always Take Words To Say “I Love You”
By: DACY KNIGHT Anyone in a relationship or around one long enough soon realizes there are times couples speak their own secret language. Sometimes it’s a private vocabulary that makes no sense to eavesdroppers but somehow perfectly communicates between the couples without question. In other instances, words aren’t necessary at all, and it seems like a simple […]
New Year’s Resolutions: A New Opportunity for Intimacy (20+ Questions to Ask Your Lover)
By: Kyle Benson www.kylebenson.net “Part of what makes life meaningful are the goals we strive to achieve.” – Dr.John Gottman, 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work With a new year upon us, many of us, myself included, start 2019 with new goals. Your goals may be overcoming your attachment insecurity and getting out of debt. Your partner may have […]
Holiday Do’s and Don’ts for Those in Pre-committed Relationships
Dr. Jackie Black, professional member of Better Marriages www.drjackieblack.com The holidays can be a confusing time for those who are dating or who are more serious and in a pre-committed relationship. There are many considerations, questions and issues that come up during these times. Here are some important considerations to keep in mind: Gifts: Should […]
Better Marriages™ Provides Answers and Support for Couples Committed to Sharing Their Journey Through Life
By Suzanne Wentley In the 1970s, the divorce rate in America began to climb, leading many observers to wonder whether the institution of marriage was doomed. Despite the celebrity splits that seem to dominate the news, the US divorce rate has been declining for the last 30 years, and marriages today are stronger than they […]
Couples Guide to Finances
Our friends at www.ourstart.com research and write about the latest pregnancy and motherhood trends. They understand that money management between two people is crucial to any successful relationship. Whether dating, engaged or married, sharing financial responsibilities is a huge factor that should not be ignored. Many couples make the mistake of thinking that “love is enough” to […]
Couples Guide to Finances
Our friends at www.ourstart.com research and write about the latest pregnancy and motherhood trends. They understand that money management between two people is crucial to any successful relationship. Whether dating, engaged or married, sharing financial responsibilities is a huge factor that should not be ignored. Many couples make the mistake of thinking that “love is enough” […]
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