Sometimes a marriage changes in ways neither spouse ever imagined. A stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, or another serious condition can change far more than someone’s health. It can change the relationship between husband and wife, sometimes in ways that are difficult to explain to anyone who hasn’t experienced it. Suddenly, you may…
Financial stress has a way of showing up uninvited. Sometimes it’s a stack of credit card bills. Sometimes it’s rising living expenses, an unexpected medical bill, a job change, or simply discovering that life costs more than you planned. Whatever the reason, financial pressure has a way of affecting much more than your bank account….
Have you ever looked at a couple who’ve been happily married for thirty or forty years and thought, They just seem to have something special? From the outside, it can feel as though some couples simply found the right person and everything fell into place. But relationship research tells a different story. Healthy, lasting relationships are…
Most couples begin their relationship believing one thing: If we love each other enough, we’ll be okay. It’s a beautiful sentiment. After all, love is what brings two people together in the first place. It’s what inspires commitment, fuels romance, and gives us hope for the future. So why do so many couples who genuinely…
Have you ever won an argument with your spouse…and still felt like you lost? Most couples know exactly what that feels like. You proved your point. You had the better argument. You were technically right. But somehow, the house felt quieter afterward. The conversation ended, yet the distance remained. Here’s the question: In your relationship,…
Few experiences shake a marriage more deeply than discovering an affair. In a single conversation, life can suddenly feel divided into two chapters: before the betrayal…and after it. Questions race through your mind. Can we survive this? Will I ever trust again? Is our marriage over? The answer isn’t simple, but it is often hopeful. Infidelity…
It’s easy to feel like a failure when you’re stuck in an unhappy marriage. When the relationship that’s supposed to feel safe and supportive feels heavy instead, discouragement can creep in quickly. Over time, that weight can leave you feeling helpless, hopeless, and questioning whether it’s even worth trying anymore. And when that happens, it’s…
Are you looking for unique valentine ideas? Try sharing your love story. Everyone loves a good love story. Love stories bring back memories of falling in love and feelings of nostalgia. They remind us of the innocence and excitement of new love and what it feels like to be head over heels in love. Love…
Actor and author of Way of the Cobra and Welcome to the Kumite, Sean Kanan is recognized as one of the most well-known bad boys in daytime television and an Emmy Award-winning producer. But this bad boy also acts as an ambassador for the anti-bullying organization, Boo2Bullying. He is joined by his wife, Emmy Award-winning producer, writer, and director, Michele Kanan. They’ll share how they balance their career, family, and marriage.
Are you looking to improve your marriage? Well, today we’re happy to have a conversation with one of the leading researchers in the areas of couples, marriage, and divorce prevention, Dr. Howard Markman.
