We all have hurts from close relationships -- and especially in marriages. It is impossible to be in such an intimate relationship and not bump into each other (in hurtful ways) over and over. The p

Do you ever feel like you are dancing with your spouse... and not a fun dance?? - Most of the time, couples get into habits. They both know the steps, and they just keep going through them, 1-2-3, 1-

When a marriage crisis hits, people kick into gear! They dig in and work on their relationship. Many times, they start to see results. Things are turning for the better. The relationship is warming

I just googled, how to save your marriage. There were 607,000,000. Over 1/2 a billion results! How do you sort through them? How do you find a real approach, from someone who knows what they are

Things hit a bad spot in your marriage and your spouse isnt sure about staying or leaving the marriage. Sure, it may have been a relationship issue, but you may be feeling blamed. - Its pretty com

Im just out of energy, she told me, I dont think I can even try to save my marriage. Besides, what is the point?" - Lets face it: right now, many people are feeling exhausted and drained. And

So many marital crises start with this phrase, "I'm not happy." In panic mode, a spouse reacts and things get worse. - The next step is often, "I need space." But that is even scarier! And in panic

Roles. We all have them. We all play them. - Some are "identity roles." They identify us in the role. For example, I am "son," "father," "brother," "husband." - Some are "function roles." They id

Every marriage crisis starts as a crisis of an individual. As it expands into the marriage, the question is whether you, the spouse, will get pulled under by the crisis. - Have you ever tried to save

You've decided to save your marriage. You start the process, maybe even make some progress. - Then, BAM! You hit a wall. - A wall of fear. Fears that sabotage your efforts, pull you back from your p