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Strengthening Marriage Through Faith

Several studies show that the bonds of marriage hold stronger between people of faith than those where faith is not a priority of life and relationship. Despite increased atheism/agnosticism among young people, it seems that the old adage, “the family that prays together, stays together”…

Frank NelsonJanuary 2, 2018

Marriage Help/Tips

Handling Holiday Visits as Newlyweds

One of the challenges that many engaged and newlywed couples don’t necessarily expect to face is navigating their way through the holiday season which can be difficult. In theory, your first holiday seasons with the one you love should be magical. But in order for…

Frank NelsonNovember 30, 2017

Marriage Preparation

Things to Consider Before Saying “I Do”

Getting married is one of the biggest decisions that you’ll ever make in your lifetime, and because of that, it’s important to know you’re making the right decision. Before you get married, it’s important to think about what details you and your significant other need…

Frank NelsonOctober 4, 2017

Miscellaneous

Importance Practices for Newlyweds

You often hear people say that the first year of marriage is the most challenging, and that is often very true. No matter how long you date before getting married, marriage tends to bring out differences that previously went unnoticed. Here are three suggestions to…

Frank NelsonAugust 16, 2017

Pre-Marital Counseling

Points of Discussion: Major Topics to Discuss in Premarital Plans

When you’re preparing to enter into marriage with someone, it’s important to have open communication, but sometimes it can be tricky to know what you’re supposed to be openly communicating about. Online Marriage Preparation is here to help, with eCourses designed to make preparing for…

Frank NelsonDecember 6, 2016

Clergy and Marriage Preparation Pre-Marital Counseling

Using Marriage Preparation Courses with Your Congregants

As a pastor or priest, you often have the joy of watching couples in your congregation decide to take the vow of marriage. With this big step in a young couple’s lives, it is important to encourage them to invest time in a marriage preparation…

Frank NelsonOctober 12, 2016

Miscellaneous

Rules for Resolving Conflicts – # 8 of 14 – Take Time to Understand

You show true love when you take the time to fully understand what your partner wants to tell you. Your main job in resolving the conflict is not to get your point across. Rather, it's to be an expert on what your partner thinks and…

Frank NelsonMay 25, 2014

Miscellaneous

Rules for Resolving Conflicts – # 7 of 14 – Honesty Is the Best Policy!

Love requires trust, and trust requires honesty. I notice with many of the couples that I work with that one (or both) of them holds back what they are really thinking or feeling. They don't want to hurt the other's feelings or endanger their relationship,…

Frank NelsonMay 20, 2014

Miscellaneous

Rules for Resolving Conflicts – # 6 of 14 – Turn off the TV

Express the importance of your relationship by turning off distractions like the TV, the computer, even the phone. It's difficult to make eye contact when you're distracted by something else. What your partner has to say is far more important than anything else at the…

Frank NelsonApril 17, 2014

Miscellaneous

Rules for Conflict Resolution – # 5 of 14 – Negotiation and Compromise are Essential

Negotiation and compromise are essential skills. Always be looking for solutions (re-solutions) that will make life better for BOTH of you, and never say or imply, "It's my way or the highway!" It's amazing how creative you can both be if you are self-aware and…

Frank NelsonApril 12, 2014

Strengthening Marriage Through Faith

Handling Holiday Visits as Newlyweds

Things to Consider Before Saying “I Do”

Importance Practices for Newlyweds

Points of Discussion: Major Topics to Discuss in Premarital Plans

Using Marriage Preparation Courses with Your Congregants

Rules for Resolving Conflicts – # 8 of 14 – Take Time to Understand

Rules for Resolving Conflicts – # 7 of 14 – Honesty Is the Best Policy!

Rules for Resolving Conflicts – # 6 of 14 – Turn off the TV

Rules for Conflict Resolution – # 5 of 14 – Negotiation and Compromise are Essential

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