We’re so used to seeing celebrities on the silver screen, seeing photos of our favorite actors and musicians strutting down the red carpet or wearing the latest fashion, it can be easy to forget that inside, behind all the glitz and glamour, they are people just like us! And part of this misconception about the […]
Tag: Marriage Advice
Marriage Communication – The Importance of Honesty
While arguments in marriages aren’t terribly uncommon, most people do their best to avoid them. This is, of course, a good idea most of the time, but it makes all the difference in the world HOW you are going about avoiding butting heads with your spouse. Avoiding fights by taking each other into consideration, remaining […]
Celebrating Independence Day
The 4th of July marks Independence Day in the United States, a day when families and friends get together to celebrate the birth our nation, eat good food, spend time outdoors, and watch impressive fireworks displays. There are a couple of great ways of looking at Independence Day to really make the most out the […]
Camping with Jack Black
This year was our sixth annual family camping trip (or as we call it our “glamping trip” since the tents come with a bed and heaters!) to El Capitan Canyon, near Santa Barbara, California. We so enjoy this opportunity to be with loved ones in a beautiful setting. And there’s a lot of loved ones! […]
Surprising Study Defies Gender Stereotypes
We all know that men and women behave differently. Part of being husband and wife is getting to know the differences in the way you and your spouse express your needs and concerns, learning what is important to each other, and doing your best to master one another’s communication style. Many of the common stereotypes, […]
Appreciate The Dads This Father’s Day
This weekend, as families across the country are celebrating Father’s Day with gifts and various celebrations, be sure to take a moment to reflect on the real purpose behind this holiday: appreciating the dads in our lives for all that they do. Dads are sometimes the unsung heroes of the family unit, and while many […]
Angry Birds, Angry Spouse? A Study of Online Gaming’s Effect on Marriage Shows Much Broader Implications
In a study published last year the Journal of Leisure Research, results showed that online gaming can have a negative impact on marriages. This comes as no surprise to most people, but the specifics are a little more interesting. This is especially prevalent in today’s age with smart phones streaming an endless source of distracting […]
Struggling In Your Marriage? Ask Yourself, “What Have I Done For My Marriage Today?”
Is your marriage feeling ho-hum? Do you feel like you’re on the wrong path? Are you struggling with long-standing issues in your marriage? Here at StrongMarriageNow, we pride ourselves on the ability to help you sort through different, recurring problems that are sending your marriage off the rails. There’s something else we specialize in, though, […]
Want to Kick Start Your Sex Life? Take a Trip!
A recent survey by the U.S. Travel Association has found that couples who travel together see significant benefits to the quality of their relationship – including improvements to their sex life. Traveling doesn’t have to mean that you go on an extravagant trip to Paris or a tropical island, it can also mean driving an […]
Gwyneth Paltrow Marriage: Gwyneth Paltrow Is Honest About Working on Her Marriage
Hollywood superstar Gwyneth Paltrow appears, to many people, to have the perfect life. She’s beautiful, wealthy, decorated with awards, and for followers of her blog, seems to live a lavish life of yoga sessions, trips to France, and red carpet ceremonies. She recently opened up to Glamour U.K. though, and showed her fans and followers […]