When it comes to running a business with your spouse, it can be difficult. How do some couples do this successfully without it becoming overly stressful or tearing them apart? Working with our spouse in a home business can be very rewarding, however, it is necessary to create an environment of respect and challenge where …
Relationships and marriage should be fun. We all have this vision of an amazing relationship, that is, until we get into it. Then the vision starts to fade. Pressures of life take over. Work becomes important; kids are demanding; bills add up. Our focus shifts from working on an amazing relationship to just getting through …
Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to achieve a big goal or obtain a certain thing that is above your current level of living? How about trying to turn a difficult relationship into a good relationship? Well, many have noticed, and many have chosen to give up before accomplishment. Why? What is it …
If someone were to ask you to rate your own relationship, in its current standing and condition, what would you give it on a scale of 1 through 5; 1 being dreadful and just want to run away and 5 being fantastic and fulfilling and want to showcase it to everyone? If you scored less …
When we think of Christmas, what comes to mind? Getting a gift, lots of food, family, Christmas carols, hot chocolate, and, fireplaces? How about; disagreements, fighting, or, separation? That is the grim reality for some. If there is one thing that is common in society these days, it’s difficulty in relationships. We hear about struggles, …
What is a team and what is teamwork? In short, it is a group of people who work together to accomplish a common goal. It is a system where each plays a part, and as a whole, fills a purpose. What is expected from a team-member? Reliability is probably at the front of the line. …
Okay, let’s not get our minds in the gutter. This article isn’t about intimate situations with your lady, but rather, bringing joy to her in other ways that makes her appreciate you and enjoy the relationship more. Relationships aren’t just about intimacy. In fact, after just a few short years, the honeymoon wears off, and …
We throw the word love around in all sorts of contexts and to all sorts of things; I love you, I love ice cream, I love spending time in the outdoors… But, what does the word love really mean? Love is an action word. It means that we make unconditional tolerances for those we love. …
In this article, I want to look at a few ways we can fail-proof our relationships. I am mostly writing this in the context for a couple, but most of this can certainly be applied to any form of a relationship. The reason I feel that this is necessary is because of the relationship failure …
Whether in a relationship as friends or as couples, there will be a time when showing support is necessary. Depending on the relationship, this could be frequently, or only occasionally. Chances are, at some point it will be us who needs support in something. Either way, relationships fail daily from lack of support. Of course, …
Too many relationships are just getting by, and not even close to their full potential. With divorce rates high and our need to be pleased even higher, it is obvious that we need to do a restoration on more than just our vehicles and homes; we need to do a restoration on our marriage too. …
We all hate it when our vehicle breaks down. One minute we are driving, next, we are parked with the hood up standing there scratching our heads. Or, our furnace has been making weird noises, but instead of tending to it, we simply shut the door to block the noise. Preventative maintenance is what we …
We have all had a secret at least once, right? The question is, should we be keeping secrets in our relationships? Relationships are a bond between two people built on a foundation of trust. If we keep secrets and lies, we risk damaging that foundation of trust. Without trust, the relationship has little chance of …
In our relationships, we can be caught off guard by hardships. Either we get through them or they tear us apart. What can we do to prepare for these winter storms? In our twenty years of marriage, my wife and I have encountered many storms. We have found that the best way to prepare for …
After seeing so many relationships fall apart in society, I asked myself: What does it take to develop a healthy relationship that lasts? Healthy relationships require strong commitment and dedication. They require a generous dose of love, respect, trust, and communication. We can build strong and healthy relationships by implementing the good habits in this …