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 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...
by Susanne M. Alexander | Sep 30, 2014 | Communication, Marriage
The survival of your marriage and your health depend upon maintaining a high level of unity. Think about how you feel when you are not getting along with your spouse. Your stomach hurts, your head aches, and you might have difficulty concentrating or sleeping....
by Susanne M. Alexander | Sep 23, 2014 | Communication, Family, Marriage
Think of constructing a building and compare it to your family. Your unified marriage is the foundation for strong and happy family unity. The mortar of love holding the bricks of each of you as individuals together with one another is also a vital component. The pace...
