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 | Apr 22, 2014 | Communication, Love and Intimacy, Marriage, Marriage Preparation
Women, have you ever noticed that when your man is focused, there is a lot he just does not see? Men, are you sometimes baffled why your woman is exasperated that you did not automatically know to do something? The problem is a phenomenon I call “obliviosity.” Women...
by Susanne M. Alexander | Jan 21, 2014 | Character, Communication, Marriage, Marriage Preparation
For the last few months, I engaged in a process of reflection about my life and Marriage Transformation®. I have also actively engaged in what I call “striving for integrity”—bringing wholeness and completion to many aspects of my life that were...
by Susanne M. Alexander | Jan 15, 2014 | Communication, Family, Marriage, Marriage Preparation
Family unity is vitally important for fellowship, stability, and maintaining a happy marriage. I encourage couples to practice the character qualities of respect and flexibility in building relationships with their potential or actual in-laws. If you fight about or...
by Susanne M. Alexander | Sep 26, 2013 | Communication, Dating, Marriage, Marriage Preparation
When you talk with your loved ones, you need to pause to ensure that you are speaking tenderly from the heart and talking from a place of love. Conversations go best when you carefully consider the possible effect of your words on the heart of your loved one. Are you...
