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How important is friendship in marriage?

How important is friendship in marriage?

By Jed Jurchenko / November 21, 2022 / Comments Off on How important is friendship in marriage?

Perhaps you overheard a couple say, “I’m glad to be married to my best friend.” Or, maybe you said this yourself. But if you think this is cliche, it’s time to think again. Friendship in marriage is important! Research shows that marital friendship increases overall happiness. It’s also one of the best ways to protect […]

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How to make effective small talk

How to Make Small Talk: 11 Effective Communication Skills

By Jed Jurchenko / November 13, 2022 / Comments Off on How to Make Small Talk: 11 Effective Communication Skills

Athletes don’t just saunter onto the field and begin to play. They warm up first. And effective communicators don’t dive right into deep conversation. They start by making a genuine connection. One of the easiest ways to connect is with good small talk. Why is small talk important? That’s easy. Engaging in small talk builds […]

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The Best Advice on Marriage Quotes for Happily Married Couples

The Best Advice on Marriage Quotes: With Conversation Starters

By Jed Jurchenko / November 5, 2022 / Comments Off on The Best Advice on Marriage Quotes: With Conversation Starters

What’s the best marriage advice ever? We believe the best marriage advice is the wisdom you’ll actually use. After all, even the most excellent advice is useless until it’s applied. Some people have a way with words. In this article, we offer only the most eloquent marriage tips. Here’s our list of the best advice […]

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Warning Signs of Bad Communication in a Relationship

10 Warning Signs of Bad Communication in a Relationship

By Jed Jurchenko / October 30, 2022 / Comments Off on 10 Warning Signs of Bad Communication in a Relationship

Bad communication is a recipe for misery. Being on the receiving poor communication is confusing at best. And it’s emotionally painful at worst. Communicating poorly is a recipe for disaster because it decreases your chances of being heard. Worse yet is when both partners lack healthy communication skills. This creates a perfect storm. In this […]

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Happiness In Marriage - How To Be Happy With Your Partner

Happiness In Marriage – How To Be Happy With Your Partner

By Jed Jurchenko / October 23, 2022 / Comments Off on Happiness In Marriage – How To Be Happy With Your Partner

Is happiness in marriage something you find or create? We believe it’s both! A happy marriage is possible when both partners put in the effort to improve their relationship. It’s also possible when only one person is willing to change. We call this The Pebble Principle. If you’ve ever wondered how to be happy with […]

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Expectations for Marriage

Expectations for Marriage: Are your marital expectations realistic?

By Jed Jurchenko / October 16, 2022 / Comments Off on Expectations for Marriage: Are your marital expectations realistic?

With so much misinformation going around, it’s hard to know what to expect in marriage. Perhaps you wonder, Are my marital expectations too high? Maybe you’re asking, What does a good marriage even look like? Use this list of realistic expectations for marriage to find out. Why Marriage Expectations Matter Fairytales suggest a good marriage […]

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