by Susanne M. Alexander | Sep 12, 2016 | Communication, Marriage
Communication is one of my passions, and it’s clearly a key part of any relationship or marriage. It’s also a foundation for good consultations aimed at unified decision-making between a couple and in a family. However, it is often more than talking. One of the things...
by Susanne M. Alexander | Sep 1, 2015 | Communication, Marriage, Marriage Preparation
Here we go again! Every time we face making decisions, we have trouble doing it without fighting. Help! Having effective discussions and peacefully making decisions that work are often challenges for couples. Increasing skillfulness in this area will help your...
by Susanne M. Alexander | Mar 25, 2015 | Communication, Marriage, Spirituality
“All couples fight.” “Learn to fight fair.” “Manage your conflict.” In a world where violent words and actions are common, we can automatically assume that various levels of conflict are normal and expected in relationships and marriages. A low-conflict marriage may...
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 | 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....