by Susanne M. Alexander | Feb 6, 2015 | Dating, Marriage, Marriage Preparation
Your ability to be playful with one another and laugh together are vital facets of your relationship or marriage. Does this mean you both have to laugh all the time with each other? No, you could both have serious tendencies. And…couples who enjoy each other’s...
by Susanne M. Alexander | Jan 1, 2015 | Dating, Marriage, Marriage Preparation, Spirituality, Upcoming Events
Online relationship and marriage education courses for individuals and couples for marriage preparation and marriage strengthening are available every few weeks through the Wilmette Institute (http://wilmetteinstitute.org). All courses are based on the teachings of...
by Susanne M. Alexander | Dec 20, 2014 | Character, Dating
How we conduct relationships has changed constantly for decades, sometimes for the better, and sometimes in unwise directions. In a constant search for a healthy relationship, we are often finding it more difficult to end up happily married. (See this article from the...
by Susanne M. Alexander | Dec 19, 2014 | Communication, Family, Marriage
Money is often a challenge for couples to talk about. Every aspect of money decisions has links to emotions and personal history. It is easy for fear, envy, anger, and more to be triggered. This first year of marriage has had many financial complexities as Phil and I...
by Susanne M. Alexander | Oct 6, 2014 | Character, Family, Marriage
It’s easy to think you know your spouse well. However, there are always deeper opportunities. It’s also easy to get busy and lose track of important details. Over the summer I was sorting through some of my husband Phil’s boxes long stored in the garage. Included were...
