So, your marriage has survived an affair – that’s an incredible accomplishment! It’s important to acknowledge that you’ve made a difficult choice to rebuild your marriage and stay connected to the person you love, even in the face of such a major obstacle. But as you’re beginning to mend the damage done by infidelity, you’ll […]
Author: Dana Fillmore
Will Divorce Really Harm Your Kids?
Divorce can wreak havoc on many parts of life. It’s expensive and time consuming, can drag up painful memories, cause bitter confrontation, bring about financial ruin, damage friendships, and of course, lead to chaos and confusion in the lives of the children whose parents are splitting. But just how severely are these kids affected? We […]
Need a Little Spark? Get a Little Scared Together
Fear and excitement are two terms we give to one very similar emotion. When we expect a negative outcome, we often call the emotion fear, and when we expect a positive outcome, we call it excitement. Both are marked with an “electric” feeling, a sense of anticipation, and probably some stomach butterflies – but why […]
Don’t Be This SCARY Marriage Statistic
Perhaps you’ve heard before that January is “divorce month” – and it’s true! Statistically speaking, the beginning of the year sees a huge spike in divorce filings, and many attorneys report the same experience. Why January? Well, one of the largest possible reasons can be found in the stress of the holidays – and in […]
Three More Marriage Ending Fights – Part 2
In our last post, we dug into three things couples fight about that can highlight much deeper problems in your marriage. These argument topics should serve as warning signs that larger issues are at play – and that your relationship could be in serious trouble if you don’t do something about it. Today, we’ll cover […]
Three Marriage Ending Fights – Part 1
Pretty much all couples fight from time to time. Having disagreements or arguments doesn’t mean the relationship is falling apart or that you aren’t a good couple… But not all “fights” are created equal. Some arguments can indicate much larger, much deeper problems that need to be addressed if your marriage is going to survive. […]
5 Date Ideas For September
As fall approaches, you have a whole new set of opportunities for season-specific dates with your spouse! It’s essential to spend quality time connecting as husband and wife, and carving out time for dates can help keep your marriage strong! Over this month, try out some of these date ideas perfect for September: 1. Horseback […]
Is There a Fair Division of Labor in Your Marriage?
Labor Day is coming soon, a holiday dedicated to the hard work done day after day, celebrated by taking the day off! And while it’s a chance to take a much-needed break from your actual day job, it’s also a perfect opportunity to reevaluate how the division of labor works in your marriage. Is the […]
Struggling With Trust After An Affair?
Infidelity does serious harm to a marriage – that’s something we can all agree on. Feelings of betrayal, guilt, anger, and a sense of total disruption are to be expected, but even when everything feels like it has fallen apart – you CAN rebuild trust, overcome the hurt, and get your marriage back on track. […]
Who Has It Harder In a Divorce? Men or Women?
Is the dissolution of a romantic relationship harder on men or women? It’s hard to say exactly who has it “worse,” but there’s evidence to suggest that men take divorce especially hard. A recent study published by the Journal of Men’s Health showed that recently divorced men were much more likely to engage in drug […]