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How to re-ignite the sparks of the honeymoon phase

Articles, Blog, Growth, Honeymoon, Intimacy, marriage advice, marriage help, marriage tips, relationship advice, relationship help, relationship tips, Romance by Priscilla Hunt

Re-ignite the sparks We all know that feeling: the butterflies in your stomach when you first meet someone special. We remember the overwhelming joy of spending time with them and being completely head over heels. You tell all your friends that you’ve found the one. You optimistically start to covertly plan your life together, all […]

Couple-time Together

Articles, Blog, Date Night Ideas, Dr. Jackie Black, Exercises, marriage advice, marriage help, marriage tips, relationship advice, relationship help, relationship tips by Priscilla Hunt

Adapted from an article by Dr. Jackie Black, faculty member of the Close Companions Online Relationship Academy Couple-time Together Couple-time together. . . sounds good, doesn’t it? If you are in the majority of contemporary, committed couples, you probably spend more time watching television than you do spending yummy, alone-time with your partner. Questions to consider 1. […]

Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Articles, Blog, Holidays, Just for Fun, marriage advice, marriage help, marriage tips, relationship advice, relationship help, relationship tips, Romance, Valentine's Day, Valentines Day by Priscilla Hunt

Introduction It’s that time of year – Valentine’s Day! Stumped for how to make it special? Here are 30 simple ideas to get your creative thoughts and ideas flowing. Plan a romantic dinner at home or at a nice restaurant. Write a heartfelt love letter or create a heartfelt video message. Plan a surprise weekend […]

The Tug-of-war of Our Differences

Articles, attitude, Blog, Communication, conflict, differences, Growth, marriage advice, marriage help, marriage tips, personality differences, relationship advice, relationship help, relationship tips by Priscilla Hunt

Priscilla Hunt, CRCC We want to be on the same page. Our desire is to work together and function as a team. But our differences keep us stuck. So we’re in a constant tug-of-war over the simplest decision about what to do with a free Saturday. To illustrate, he wants to go out to a […]

The Wisdom of Experience

Articles, Blog, Communication, Conversation Starters, Exercises, Growth, marriage advice, marriage help, marriage tips, Newlyweds, relationship advice, relationship help, relationship tips by Priscilla Hunt

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Wisdom and Advice from a 3-year marriage

Articles, Blog, Growth, Intimacy, marriage advice, marriage help, marriage tips, Newlyweds, relationship advice, relationship help, relationship tips, Video, Videos by Priscilla Hunt

Michael and Molly got married 3 years ago. They share insights they’ve gained and lessons they’ve learned as newlyweds. They encourage other couples by sharing some of their own experiences and advice. Find more of Michael and Molly in the Close Companions Online Relationship Academy. Highlights of what Michael and Molly shared: Molly Marriage is […]

Got Stress? What to do about it!

Articles, Growth, marriage advice, marriage help, marriage tips, relationship advice, relationship help, relationship tips, Stress, Tips by Priscilla Hunt

It’s a stressful time in our world, in our jobs, in our families, and between our ears. How does it affect relationships? It affects everybody differently. How does it affect you personally? How does it affect your partner? Your relationship? How does it show up? If partners can share with each other what’s helpful and […]

7 Steps to Nailing Your Goals

Growth, marriage advice, marriage help, marriage tips, relationship advice, Relationship Coach, relationship help, relationship tips, resolutions by Priscilla Hunt

Priscilla Hunt, Certified Relationship Coach for Couples How about a checkup on your progress on your New Year’s Resolutions? How are you doing? Which can you say: “Nailed it!” “Baby steps.” “What resolutions?” No pressure here – or judgment. It’s simply a question for you to ask yourself. Here are 7 steps to increase the […]

10 Science-Backed Tips For A Better Sex Life (That Don’t Include The Bedroom)

Articles, Intimacy, marriage advice, marriage help, marriage tips, relationship advice, relationship help, relationship tips, Sex and Intimacy by Priscilla Hunt

By Natalie Goldberg The concept of a “good” sex life is completely subjective. Sexual satisfaction looks different for every couple, so there isn’t one right answer—it’s important to discover what you personally need to be sexually fulfilled. However, researchers have identified some common patterns between couples who self-report great sex lives. That research shows that […]

20 Ideas for Saying “I Love You”

Articles, marriage advice, marriage help, marriage tips, relationship advice, relationship help, relationship tips, Romance, Valentine's Day, Valentines Day by Priscilla Hunt

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, […]

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