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Marriage Diagnostic Check

A Marriage Diagnostic Check Just about everyone knows the statistics regarding divorce rates. Even still, you will be hard-pressed to find a couple that believes it will happen to them. So where’s the disconnection? Like everything from auto repair to healthcare, maintenance is key to proper performance. Here are some ways to troubleshoot. 1. Ignoring issues as a couple. Pretending there aren’t any issues in the relationship is not wise. Unexpressed feelings will start weighing on you. …

Father’s Day Events

We’ve rounded up a variety of events for FATHER’S DAY. 1. CITY PARK JAZZ–FREE Tribute to Neil Bridge in City Park Sunday, June 16, 2013 at 6 p.m. 2. COLORADO ROCKIES VS. PHILLIES $4 TO $60 Coors Field at 2:10 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2013 3. FATHER’S DAY 5K RUN $30 TO $35 Apex Recreation Center, Arvada at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 16, 2013 4. FATHER’S DAY SPAGHETTI DINNER $15 pp, Kiddos Under 4 are FREE Denver Firefighters Museum …

What’s Your Love Language?

The 5 Love Languages By Gary Chapman If you haven’t heard of this book by now, I’m pretty surprised. Comically I have had this book for almost a year now and finally picked it up and read it cover to cover in one night. It’s a short read, about 200 pages, but I read it in one sitting because it was so intriguing. If you know nothing about the book, in brief as the title …

How To Make Your Spouse Want A Divorce

The hit comedy HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS was about a woman who wanted to show her lovesick friend all the mistakes women typically make in relationships. She would choose some unsuspecting guy, do the wrong things on purpose and watch as he ran for the hills. Of course it’s Hollywood. So the beautiful Kate Hudson was always going to wind up with the gorgeous Matthew McConaughey. But it’s a great premise. And so …

16 Ways I Blew My Marriage

16 Ways I Blew My Marriage Dan Pearce While perusing through Pinterest one evening I happened across this pin with a rather comical but sad picture. The caption being, “16 Ways I Blew My Marriage”, by Dan Pearce. In his article he lists things he had done wrong in his marriage that he wished he could “do-over”. The reason I want to share this article is because I think many people wish for “do-overs” too …

Better Communication For A Stronger Marriage

If lack of communication is the number one reason why couples get divorced, it stands to reason that couples who want to stay together should work on their communication skills. Nothing about this subject is new. But everyone needs a reminder, now and then, on the importance of open and honest communication. To be honest with your spouse, you first have to be honest with yourself. When you emotionally shut down and go into “Yes, …

How Not To Tell An Ex About Getting Remarried

After a divorce, some couples choose to keep their distance as much as possible. Others, often for the sake of the kids, must remain in regular contact. And as life goes on, it’s almost inevitable that one of them will eventually have to tell the other about a remarriage. There are right, albeit awkward, ways of sharing the news. There are also wrong ways. Letting an ex find out on the internet may seem like …

Child Custody Battle

Are you so busy parenting that your spouse is getting the “leftovers” in your relationship? Think about what you do with your time and where you put your emphasis most of the time. Work, Kids, Dinner, Homework, Activities… what do you and your spouse do for yourselves? You need to take the time to support the foundation of your family which, for your kids, is the relationship between you and your spouse. This means openly …

If You Want to Avoid Divorce…

No one gets married in hopes of getting divorced. Divorce can be one of the most gut-wrenching times in a person’s life. And it doesn’t matter whether or not you have kids to divide. The ending of hopes and dreams and the guilt and sense of failure that often accompanies divorce is painful for everybody. Divorce strains relationships with friends and loved ones. Dear friends are sometimes at a loss for words and feel uncomfortable. …


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