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 | May 16, 2015 | Character, Communication, Dating, Family, Marriage Preparation, Uncategorized
When I travel, I occasionally pick up a light-reading romance novel that I can leave behind in airplanes or hotels. After reading one, I notice I am feeling resistant to the popular notion of “instant relationships”. It is the norm in these books for the couple to be...
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 | 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 | 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...
