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 | 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 | 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...
