Married http://www.twoofus.org Latest articles from the Married section Sexual Enrichment: An Inventoryhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/sexual-enrichment-an-inventory/index.aspxUse the following inventory to determine your sexual satisfaction and improve your sex life.4/4/2011 11:24 AMMarriage Your First Year: Concerns of Newlywedshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/marriage-your-first-year-concerns-of-newlyweds/index.aspxLearn the concerns and adjustments that face newlyweds.4/4/2011 2:36 PMRetirement and Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/retirement-and-marriage/index.aspxLearn the changes in your marriage that come associated with retirement.12/14/2010 2:45 PMDealing With Conflict in Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/dealing-with-conflict-in-marriage/index.aspxLearn the differences between the good ways and bad ways to work out conflict.4/4/2012 3:59 PMGetting Past Problems to Solutions in Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/getting-past-problems-to-solutions-in-marriage/index.aspxLearn how to work through trouble spots in your marriage.12/10/2010 9:06 AMHow Depression Can Threaten Your Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/how-depression-can-threaten-your-marriage/index.aspxLearn how untreated depression can take a heavy toll on the quality of your marriage. 12/10/2010 9:12 AMPeople with Depression Benefit more from Marriage Than Othershttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/people-with-depression-benefit-more-from-marriage-than-others/index.aspxLearn how the affects of marriage can benefits people who suffer with depression. 12/14/2010 1:32 PMAlcoholism Test for the Alcoholic Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/alcoholism-test-for-the-alcoholic-marriage/index.aspxLearn how to recognize the signs of your spouse being a functioning alcoholic. 12/9/2010 4:01 PMEffects of Sexual Addictions on Partners, Families, Childrenhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/effect-on-partners-families-and-children/index.aspxLearn about the effects that sexual addictions have on partners, children, parents and siblings.12/10/2010 8:43 AMDealing with Anger in Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/dealing-with-anger-in-marriage/index.aspxLearn how to effectively and successfully manage anger within a marriage relationship.11/3/2011 4:15 PMStress Management Current Trends - Guided Imageryhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/stress-management-current-trends-guided-imagery/index.aspxGuided imagery is a gentle but powerful technique that focuses and directs the imagination. 4/4/2011 11:53 AMEmotional Cheatinghttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/emotional-cheating/index.aspxLearn the damaging effects of emotional cheating and how to recognize the signs of it in a relationship. 1/16/2012 2:49 PMHo-Hum Marriageshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/ho-hum-marriages/index.aspxLearn how to face challenges and difficulties of the ho-hum stages of marriage.3/30/2011 12:41 PMToxic Subjects for Coupleshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/toxic-subjects-for-couples/index.aspxLearn how to recognize and deal with toxic subjects that may come up in your relationship.3/30/2011 9:54 AMDrugs Can Ruin Your Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/drugs-can-ruin-your-marriage/index.aspxLearn about the negative affects that drug use can have on a relationship.4/4/2011 11:35 AMSolving 8 Money Issues That Cause Marriage Problemshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/solving-8-money-issues-that-cause-marriage-problems/index.aspxLearn about eight common money issues in relationships and the possible ways to solve them.3/30/2011 10:06 AMDivorce and Remarriage: How to Make Your Second Marriage Lasthttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/divorce-and-remarriage-how-to-make-your-second-marriage-last/index.aspxLearn 10 helpful tips that will contribute to the lasting success of your second marriage6/24/2011 7:55 AMHow to Prevent Divorce - You Can Save Your Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/how-to-prevent-divorce-you-can-save-your-marriage/index.aspxLearn things you can do to turn your marriage around and prevent divorce.12/20/2010 11:29 AMSave This Marriage Please! - A Self Help Guide to Stopping Impending Divorcehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/save-this-marriage-please-a-self-help-guide-to-stopping-impending-divorce/index.aspxLearn how miscommunication and egos often lead to unhealthy relationships.12/15/2010 9:17 AMListening is Not a Spectator Sport - Rules for Active Listeninghttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/listening-is-not-a-spectator-sport-rules-for-active-listening/index.aspxLearn how listening, though a silent act, is still an active part of communication.12/9/2010 12:38 PMAvoiding Communication Foulshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/avoiding-communication-fouls/index.aspxLearn how communication fouls become about winning an argument instead of finding a mutually favorable resolution.12/17/2010 5:06 PMA Game Plan for Effective Communicationhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/a-game-plan-for-effective-communication/index.aspxLearn effective communication skills that help couples navigate through difficult topics.12/17/2010 5:07 PM10 Things You Can Do To Romance Your Partner on a Budgethttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/10-things-you-can-do-to-romance-your-partner-on-a-budget/index.aspxPractical, budget-friendly tips for couples wanting to reignite their romance.12/17/2010 5:00 PMGetting Your Marriage off to a Great Starthttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/getting-your-marriage-off-to-a-great-start/index.aspxLearn wise choices that will help to ensure a successful marriage. 12/8/2010 10:26 AM10 Things You Can Do To Have A Healthy Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/10-things-you-can-do-to-have-a-healthy-marriage/index.aspxTen tips you can use to strengthen your marriage. 12/17/2010 5:08 PMHealthy and Satisfying Intimate Relationshipshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/healthy-and-satisfying-intimate-relationships/index.aspxAll of us want to have happy and intimate relationships.12/9/2010 3:06 PMStart Soft When You Want To Be Heardhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/start-soft-when-you-want-to-be-heard/index.aspxLearn how starting softly will increase the chances of resolving the problem and finding a mutual solution.12/8/2010 11:49 AMLearning Languages of Love in Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/learning-languages-of-love-in-marriage/index.aspxLearn how to customize our messages of love to fit our partner's preferences.2/7/2012 4:04 PMQualities of a Healthy Relationshiphttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/qualities-of-a-healthy-relationship/index.aspxLearn to recognize the qualities of a healthy relationship. 12/17/2010 5:03 PMTwo Important Gifts for your Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/two-important-gifts-for-your-marriage/index.aspxLearn how empathy and communication can change your marriage.12/16/2010 10:17 AM5 Ways to Find Time for Your Spousehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/5-ways-to-find-time-for-your-spouse/index.aspxThe demands of parenthood can make maintaining a close, romantic relationship a challenge. Here are some ways to keep your marriage and romance strong.12/3/2010 3:14 PMDating After Divorcehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/dating-after-divorce/index.aspxThinking of getting back into the dating arena? Dating after a divorce can be a bit daunting, especially if you were married for a long time. 3/21/2011 11:36 AMMaintaining Friendships After Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/maintaining-friendships-after-marriage/index.aspxDid you know that your friendships may change after you get married and have kids? It's true, and it's the result of a combination of factors that include a decrease in free time and a shift in priorities. 7/5/2011 1:54 PMMarried (With Children)http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/married-with-children/index.aspxHaving kids changes everything, and this includes your marriage. Unfortunately, few couples realize how their marriage will change when a new baby comes home and how it will continue to change as their children get older. 12/8/2010 11:13 AMMoney Tips for Newlywedshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/money-tips-for-newlyweds/index.aspxMoney may be one of the most common relationship stressors, but that doesn't mean you have to let it put a strain on your marriage. Nip financial woes in the bud early with the following tips...12/14/2010 12:09 PMA Peek Inside Empty Nest Syndromehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/a-peak-inside-empty-nest-syndrome/index.aspx"Sadness, depression, and loss of identity or purpose" is how experts define empty nest syndrome. 12/8/2011 12:37 PMPreparing Your Marriage for a Military Deploymenthttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/preparing-your-marriage-for-a-military-deployment/index.aspxIf your spouse is in the military, you---and your marriage---will most likely face a long-term deployment in the future. 3/21/2011 11:49 AMReconnecting with Your Spouse after the Kids Leavehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/reconnecting-with-your-spouse/index.aspxThe kids are gone, and now it's just you and your spouse. You've been married for years, but it's been a while since the two of you had some one-on-one time and you're feeling a bit distant. 12/14/2010 2:26 PMYour Relationship: Healthy or Unhealthy?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/your-relationship-healthy-or-unhealthy/index.aspxWhen you think about your current relationship, how do you feel? Do you remember good times together and dream about your future? 12/17/2010 4:57 PMFacing infidelity in your marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/facing-infidelity-in-your-marriage/index.aspxThis video discusses the process a couple goes through when infidelity has scarred the relationship.12/7/2010 10:05 AMHow to argue correctlyhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-to-argue-correctly/index.aspxThis video highlights some techniques that couples can utilize to communicate and argue more effectively.12/17/2010 2:45 PMLosing trust in your spousehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/losing-trust-in-your-spouse/index.aspxThis video talks about the process a couple must go through to reestablish trust after losing it in their relationship.12/17/2010 3:08 PMCan this marriage be saved?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/can-this-marriage-be-saved/index.aspxThis video shares that small steps toward emotional closeness can be the solution to saving a marriage.12/7/2010 9:04 AMOpposite sex friendshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/opposite-sex-friends/index.aspxThis video talks about the importance of protecting your marriage relationship while balancing other important friendships.12/17/2010 3:17 PMThe XYZ formulahttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/the-xyz-formula/index.aspxThis video explains how to use the XYZ communication formula, which can result in a softer onset to avoid unnecessary tension.12/17/2010 3:29 PMEmotional Mastery: The Secret to Incredible Relatinghttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/podcast/emotional-master-the-secret-to-incredible-relating/index.aspxThis audio file explains how to become the master of your emotions and how emotional mastery enhances relationships.12/14/2010 10:05 AMGood Husband, Great Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/podcast/good-husband-great-marriage/index.aspxLearn the definition of a good husband and the wife’s role in helping her husband become a good husband.12/14/2010 10:07 AMHow to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About Ithttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/podcast/how-to-improve-your-marriage-without-talking-about-it/index.aspxIn this program learn that love is not about better communication but better connection.12/14/2010 10:08 AMOvercoming the Core Beliefs that Cause Relationship Failureshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/podcast/overcoming-the-core-beliefs-that-cause-relationship-failures/index.aspxLearn how your subconscious beliefs can cause your relationships to fail. 12/14/2010 10:11 AMAddressing Relationship Energy Drainershttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/podcast/addressing-relationship-energy-drainers/index.aspxThis lesson will teach you to recognize immediately when your energy is being drained and what you can do about it.12/14/2010 9:55 AMSharing Our Visionhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/podcast/sharing-our-vision/index.aspxThis podcast provides information into what vision is and why it is important to our relationships. 12/14/2010 10:13 AMDealing With Our Baggagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/podcast/dealing-with-our-baggage/index.aspxLearn how your past can help you determine today’s vision, purpose, needs, and wants for your relationship. 12/14/2010 10:02 AMCommunication - Let Marriage Regain the Sparkhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/communication-let-marriage-regain-the-spark/index.aspxFinding ways to effectively communicate with your partner is a vital part of any relationship or marriage.12/9/2010 3:53 PMFighting in a Way That's Fairhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/fighting-in-a-way-thats-fair/index.aspxAll relationships encounter disagreements. It’s how those disagreements are handled that is the key to the health of the relationship.6/20/2011 2:24 PM50 "Quick Connects" for Coupleshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/50-quick-connects-for-couples/index.aspxSmall emotional connections between partners can add up to big time relationship satisfaction.12/17/2010 5:04 PMGet Connected - Turn Toward Your Partner to Create Intimacyhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/get-connected-turn-toward-your-partner-to-create-intimacy/index.aspxLearn how connecting is important to the overall health of a relationship.4/4/2011 11:22 AMWay to Go Honey! Be a Cheerleader for Your Spousehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/way-to-go-honey-be-a-cheerleader-for-your-spouse/index.aspxWhen relationship partners respond in positive, enthusiastic ways to the good things that happen to their partners, their relationship benefits.12/16/2010 4:43 PMMarriage No Bar To Datinghttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/marriage-no-bar-to-dating/index.aspxDate nights can really energize a relationship.12/14/2010 11:52 AMFederally Funded Ad Campaign Holds Up Value of Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/federally-funded-ad-campaign-holds-up-value-of-marriage/index.aspxRead about how the federal government is funding a national media campaign focused on healthy relationships and marriage and the research that supports it.12/9/2010 12:32 PMHow to Ride Out the Storm and Recession-Proof Your Relationshiphttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/how-to-ride-out-the-storm-and-recession-proof-your-relationship/index.aspxRead about three ways to protect your love and your money during these stressful economic times.3/30/2011 2:34 PMCreating a Plan B in case of job losshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/creating-a-plan-b-in-case-of-job-loss/index.aspxIn this video, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott give advice on surviving a career crisis.12/10/2010 12:19 PMSocking money away for a rainy dayhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/socking-money-away-for-a-rainy-day/index.aspxThis video talks about different ways in which couples can work together to save money.12/17/2010 3:27 PMBudgeting together: Where to starthttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/budgeting-together-where-to-start/index.aspxIn this video, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott talk about how couples can work together to effectively budget their finances.12/10/2010 12:25 PMLove Ruleshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/love-rules/index.aspxHere is what relationships experts think about the tried, but not always true, love sayings.3/30/2011 3:28 PMHelp for Money Argumentshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/help-for-money-arguments/index.aspxLearn how to work as a team to tackle stressful financial situations.12/8/2010 10:29 AMAre Your Money Styles Compatible?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/are-your-money-styles-compatible/index.aspxLearn how to effectively communicate about money and finances when you and your partner may come from different financial backgrounds.12/9/2010 10:08 AMStrategies for Couples Dealing With Financial Strainhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/strategies-for-couples-dealing-with-financial-strain/index.aspxLearn several effective strategies for dealing with financial strain as a couple.12/15/2010 10:32 AMTips for Married Couples Dealing With Deploymenthttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/tips-for-married-couples-dealing-with-deployment/index.aspxLearn about several effective tips that couples can use when facing a deployment.4/4/2011 1:20 PMHow Stress Affects a Relationshiphttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/how-stress-affects-a-relationship/index.aspxIt is important to understand how stressful events can affect your marriage or relationship.4/23/2012 10:57 AMHow to Know if You Have a Healthy Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/how-to-know-if-you-have-a-healthy-marriage/index.aspxFind out if your marriage is strong ... or in need of some repair.12/8/2010 10:37 AMMarriage and Money After Retirementhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/marriage-and-money-after-retirement/index.aspxLearn how to effectively communicate with your spouse about money.12/8/2010 11:02 AMMy Partner was Just Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness ... Now What?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/my-partner-was-just-diagnosed-with-a-chronic-illnessnow-what/index.aspxRead about how to deal with the challenges of a chronic illness in your relationship.12/14/2010 12:11 PMMarriage Education vs. Counseling: How Do We Know Which is Right for Us?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/marriage-education-vs-counseling-how-do-we-know-which-is-right-for-us/index.aspxLearn whether marriage education classes or counseling is a better option for you and your partner.12/14/2010 11:44 AMLive Chathttp://www.twoofus.org/live-chat/index.aspx12/10/2010 9:54 AMRebuilding Trust in Your Marriage After an Affairhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/rebuilding-trust-in-your-marriage-after-an-affair/index.aspxSuccessfully rebuilding trust after an extra-marital affair is possible but it can be difficult, lengthy and overwhelming.4/26/2012 9:44 AMTop 10 Wedding Movieshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/top-10-wedding-movies/index.aspxThis list outlines the top 10 wedding movies.12/20/2010 11:30 AMCan divorce be good for kids?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/can-divorce-be-good-for-kids/index.aspxIn this video, Elizabeth Einstein talks about the affect divorce can have on children.4/4/2011 11:09 AMHow can I help make my marriage stronger? Part 1http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-can-i-help-make-my-marriage-stronger/index.aspxIn this video, Hedy Schleifer discusses effective ways to strengthen your marriage relationship.12/21/2010 12:02 PMHow can I tell if my partner is really committed to me?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-can-i-tell-if-my-partner-is-really-committed-to-me/index.aspxIn this video, Dr. Scott Stanley talks about how you can tell if your partner is really committed to you.4/4/2011 1:31 PMTop 10 Most Recommended Dramas About Marriage and Familyhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/top-10-most-recommended-dramas-about-marriage-and-family/index.aspxThis list outlines the top 10 most recommended dramas about marriage and family.12/9/2010 2:39 PMCan watching porn hurt my relationship?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/can-watching-porn-hurt-my-relationship/index.aspxIn this video, Drs. Mark and Debbie Laaser discuss the effects that watching porn can have on your relationship.1/24/2011 11:56 AMWhat should I do if I've been unfaithful?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/what-should-i-do-if-ive-been-unfaithful/index.aspxIn this video, David Carder talks about what you should do if you've been unfaithful in your relationship.12/17/2010 4:05 PMEmotional cheating: What is it and how do I avoid it?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/emotional-cheating-what-is-it-and-how-do-i-avoid-it/index.aspxIn this video David Carder, MA identifies what emotional cheating is and how you can avoid it in your relationship.12/7/2010 10:01 AMHow do I learn to trust my partner again after he/she has cheated?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-do-i-learn-to-trust-my-partner-again-after-heshe-has-cheated/index.aspxIn this video, David Carder, MA discusses ways you can learn to trust your partner after he/she has cheated.12/17/2010 2:08 PMHow can I heal our marriage after infidelity?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-can-i-heal-our-marriage-after-infidelity/index.aspxIn this video, David Carder, MA gives advice on how to heal your marriage after infidelity.12/7/2010 10:34 AMMy partner's substance abuse is affecting our relationship. What do I do?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/my-partners-substance-abuse-is-affecting-our-relationship-what-do-i-do/index.aspxIn this video, Drs. Mark and Debbie Laaser discuss the implications that substance abuse and addictions can have on relationships.12/17/2010 3:14 PMWhat can we do to rekindle the passion in our relationship?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/what-can-we-do-to-rekindle-the-passion-in-our-relationship/index.aspxIn this video, Dr. Mark and Debbie Laaser give advice on how to rekindle the passion in your relationship.12/17/2010 3:58 PMIs it possible to fall back in love with your spouse? Part 1http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/is-it-possible-to-fall-back-in-love-with-your-spouse/index.aspxIn this video, Hedy Shleifer talks about how married couples can fall back in love with one another.12/21/2010 1:35 PMHow can we start our own traditions as a couple?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-can-we-start-our-own-traditions-as-a-couple/index.aspxIn this video, Dr. Rozario Slack discusses how you can begin your own traditions as a couple.12/17/2010 1:53 PMSnuggle-With-Your-Honey Holiday Movieshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/snuggle-with-your-honey-holiday-movies/index.aspxTake a break from the holiday madness and put on one of these festive movies!12/15/2010 9:59 AMHandling the Exes During the Holidayshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/handling-the-exes-during-the-holidays/index.aspxFactoring in exes for the holidays can be especially stressful for divorced, or remarried couples.4/4/2011 10:55 AMMeet Me at the Mistletoe: Holiday Date Ideashttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/meet-me-at-the-mistletoe-holiday-date-ideas/index.aspxWhether you’re casually dating, or have been married for years, here are some date activities that are sure to be memorable!12/14/2010 12:06 PMSurviving Holidays With the Familyhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/surviving-holidays-with-the-family/index.aspxTake the time to reset the holiday expectations meter for yourself and your significant other with these tips to manage your way to a happier holiday.12/15/2010 10:47 AMNewly Married: How Much Do You Spend on Holiday Gifts?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/newly-married-how-much-do-you-spend/index.aspxAs with most things in your relationship, communication is the most important step. Be clear about what you want, and find out what your partner expects.3/21/2011 11:38 AMSupporting Your Spouse's Resolutionshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/supporting-your-spouses-resolutions/index.aspxWhether resolving to quit smoking, lose weight or spend more quality time with your family, it is just as important for you to support the resolutions that your spouse makes as it is to try to fulfill your own.12/15/2010 10:42 AM5 Fresh Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/5-fresh-date-ideas-for-valentines-day/index.aspxCreative ideas for the perfect Valentine’s Day date.2/9/2012 4:50 PMRethinking Romance with Your Spousehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/rethinking-romance-with-your-spouse/index.aspxThink romance is dead? Here are some ways to inject romance into your relationship with your spouse.12/14/2010 2:41 PMRethinking Romance after Childrenhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/rethinking-romance-after-children/index.aspxIs romance dead? Parents especially may find their relationship romance-deprived by the sheer nature of having children. Here are some ways to inject romance back in your relationship.12/14/2010 2:31 PMTop 10 Most Romantic Destinationshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/top-10-most-romantic-destinations/index.aspxTop 10 Most Romantic Destinations12/20/2010 1:03 PMConnecting Emotionally: Don’t Stop Just Because You Said 'I Do'http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/connecting-emotionally-dont-stop-just-because-you-said-i-do/index.aspxResearch repeatedly has shown that a strong and healthy marriage profoundly affects all other relationships, including those with children, parents, friends, coworkers and employers. Here are some ways to strengthen your relationship through emotional intimacy.3/30/2011 9:12 AMTop 10 Pieces of Advice for a Long and Healthy Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/top-10-pieces-of-advice-for-a-long-and-healthy-marriage/index.aspxHere are 10 ways to help ensure a healthy and lasting future for your marriage.3/30/2011 11:22 AMMy partner has a gambling problem and it's affecting our relationship. What do I do?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/my-partner-has-a-gambling-problem-and-its-affecting-our-relationship-what-do-i-do/index.aspxDr. Scott Hatlzman addresses how to respond to a partner with a gambling addiction.12/17/2010 3:13 PMMy gambling is starting to affect our relationshiphttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/my-gambling-is-starting-to-affect-our-relationship/index.aspxDr. Scott Haltzman addresses what to do when your gambling problem gets out of hand and begins to affect your relationship.12/17/2010 3:10 PMMy substance abuse is starting to affect our relationship. What do I do?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/my-substance-abuse-is-starting-to-affect-our-relationship-what-do-i-do/index.aspxIn this video, Dr. Scott Haltzman provides insight on how to deal with a substance abuse issue in a relationship.12/17/2010 3:16 PMWhy are healthy marriages good for business?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/why-are-healthy-marriages-good-for-business/index.aspxIn this video, Dr. Tim Gardner addresses how good marriages are good for business.12/17/2010 4:11 PMHow do I tell my partner I want to work on improving our relationship?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-do-i-tell-my-partner-i-want-to-work-on-improving-our-relationship/index.aspxIn this video, relationship expert Nisa Muhammad responds to the question, "How do I tell my partner I want to work on improving our relationship?".12/17/2010 2:10 PMIf we argue a lot, does it mean we have a bad marriage?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/if-we-argue-a-lot-does-it-mean-we-have-a-bad-marriage/index.aspxRelationship expert Nisa Muhammad explores whether frequent arguments are an indicator of a bad marriage.12/17/2010 2:47 PMHow do I tell my partner I want to work on repairing our relationship?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-do-i-tell-my-partner-i-want-to-work-on-repairing-our-relationship/index.aspxHow do I tell my partner I want to work on repairing our relationship?12/17/2010 2:11 PMWhat if my partner won't come with me to marriage counseling?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/what-if-my-partner-wont-come-with-me-to-marriage-counseling/index.aspxWhat if your partner won't go with you to marriage counseling? In this video, Andrew Daire, Ph.D. explores how to handle the situation.12/17/2010 4:00 PMWhat is a healthy marriage?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/what-is-a-healthy-marrige/index.aspxIn this video, Dr. Sue Johnson addresses what constitutes a healthy marriage.12/17/2010 4:00 PMHow will we handle the financial strain of my partner's illness?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-will-we-handle-the-financial-strain-of-my-partners-illness/index.aspxIn this video, Dr. Scott Haltzman talks about how to deal with the financial strain resulting from a partner becoming ill.12/17/2010 2:40 PMHow does our health affect our marriage?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-does-our-health-affect-our-marriage/index.aspxIn this video, Dr. Scott Haltzman talks about the how one's health can affect a marriage.12/17/2010 2:28 PMHow can we avoid infidelity in our relationship?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-can-we-avoid-infidelity-in-our-relationship/index.aspxIn this video, Dr. Barry McCarthy talks about how to avoid temptations within our relationships.12/7/2010 11:23 AMHow can I keep my spouse from cheating?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-can-i-keep-my-spouse-from-cheating/index.aspxIn this video, Dr. Barry McCarthy talks about how you can keep your spouse from cheating.12/17/2010 2:05 PMIs monogamy possible?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/is-monogamy-possible/index.aspxIn this video, Dr. Barry McCarthy talks about if monogamy is possible or not.12/17/2010 3:01 PMDon’t Blame Twitter—How TMI Can Kill Any Relationshiphttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/dont-blame-twitterhow-tmi-can-kill-any-relationship/index.aspxOversharing online can have a devastating impact your relationships. Here are some old relationship rules, revamped for new media. 12/17/2010 4:55 PMHow can we make our marriage stronger?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-can-we-make-our-marriage-stronger/index.aspxIn this video, Dr. Rozario Slack explores ways to strengthen your marriage.12/17/2010 1:52 PMIf I'm in a bad marriage, will the kids be better off if we divorce?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/if-im-in-a-bad-marriage-will-the-kids-be-better-off-if-we-divorce/index.aspxRelationship expert Elizabeth Einstein responds to the question of whether your children might be better off if you end an unhappy marriage.12/17/2010 2:46 PMSpring Fever: Rising Temperatures, Rising Temptationhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/spring-fever-rising-temperatures-rising-temptation/index.aspxDo you find yourself a little bored with your relationship this spring? If you find yourself tempted by an affair, here are some questions to ask yourself first.4/6/2011 12:52 PMWhere Have All the Butterflies Gone?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/where-have-all-the-butterflies-gone/index.aspxWhen we first fall in love, we are filled with giddy excitement. Over time, this feeling can fade, leaving many people feeling empty.12/8/2010 8:38 AMCutting the Cord: Breaking Unhealthy Dependencies That Impact Your Partnerhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/cutting-the-cord-breaking-unhealthy-dependencies-that-impact-your-partner/index.aspxWe are all bound to our parents in complex ways that can be beautiful, confounding, and infuriating. But the ties that bind us to our parents can be hard on those we marry.12/8/2010 10:06 AMWeathering Storms in Your Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/weathering-storms-in-your-marriage/index.aspxWhat helps carry one marriage through seemingly impossible circumstances while others crash on the rocks? 1/17/2011 4:29 PMLove through the Ageshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/love-through-the-ages/index.aspxLearn how today’s couples are building relationships that stand the test of time.12/10/2010 9:47 AMLove through the Ageshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/love-through-the-ages/index.aspxJust as the art of communicating has changed over time, so too have the tools for keeping relationships happy and healthy. Learn how today’s couples are building strong relationships that will stand the test of time.3/30/2011 10:44 AMTop 10 Myths About Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/top-10-myths-about-marriage/index.aspxThe way marriages are portrayed through media and popular culture can cloud our expectations of marriage and set the stage for disappointment during marriage. Do your own reality check by reading this top 10 list of myths.12/16/2010 10:11 AMTop 10 Celebrity Marriageshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/top-10-celebrity-marriages/index.aspxNot all noteworthy celebrity news is about break-ups and divorce. Fans take notice when celebs maintain healthy relationships too! We asked people to tell us which celebrity couples appeared to have the healthiest relationships or marriage. Here are the top ten responses:12/16/2010 10:00 AMTop 10 Challenges Couples Face in Forming and Sustaining Healthy Relationships and Marriageshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/top-ten-challenges-couples-face-in-forming-and-sustaining-healthy-relationships-and-marriages/index.aspxHere are 10 obstacles couples encounter in developing and maintaining healthy long-term relationships.12/16/2010 10:08 AMDoes divorce make people happyhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/does-divorce-make-people-happy/index.aspxMichelle Weiner-Davis explores whether divorce is the best solution for achieving happiness.12/7/2010 9:31 AMHow can we keep our marriage strong in tough economic times?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-can-we-keep-our-marriage-strong-in-tough-economic-times/index.aspxDr. Linda Miles explores how to keep a marriage vibrant even during difficult financial times.12/17/2010 1:51 PMWhy should I focus on my marriage for my kid's sake?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/why-should-i-focus-on-my-marriage-for-my-kids-sake/index.aspxIn this video, Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D. talks about focusing on your marriage for your children's sake.12/17/2010 4:16 PMHow will our marriage change after retirement?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-will-our-marriage-change-after-retirement/index.aspxDr. Linda Miles explores the impact of retirement on your marriage.12/17/2010 2:31 PMWhat is the difference between marriage education and marriage therapy? Part 1http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/what-is-the-difference-between-marriage-education-and-marriage-therapy/index.aspxDr. Ed Gray discusses the difference between marriage education and marriage therapy.12/21/2010 2:12 PMHow can a mentor couple help us strengthen our relationship? Part 1http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-can-a-mentor-couple-help-us-strengthen-our-relationship/index.aspxAndrew Daire, Ph.D. discusses the benefits of having a mentor couple to help you in your relationship.12/21/2010 11:04 AMInspiring Couples Share Words to Live—and Love—Byhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/inspiring-couples-share-words-to-liveand-loveby/index.aspxWe all aspire to have a strong, healthy and inspiring marriage. Read quotes from real couples who have lived such marriages ... for years. 9/27/2011 4:58 PMTop 10 Affirmations Most Valued by a Partner http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/top-10-affirmations-most-valued-by-a-partner-/index.aspx10 simple expressions of praise, kindness, and understanding to help your partner feel loved.3/30/2011 3:41 PMTop 10 Acts of Service to Make Your Partner Feel Loved http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/top-10-acts-of-service-to-make-your-partner-feel-loved-/index.aspxLittle things like helping with the dishes, taking out the garbage or cooking a meal can go a long way in helping your partner feel loved. 3/30/2011 3:50 PMCougars, Sugar Daddies and the Real Impact of Age Differences in a Relationshiphttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/cougars-sugar-daddies-and-the-real-life-impact-of-age-differences-in-a-relationship/index.aspxThe significance of age differences in a romantic relationship is often distorted—either exaggerated or ignored. 7/19/2011 8:26 AMSurviving Living with the In-Lawshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/surviving-living-with-the-in-laws/index.aspxForced to move in with your in-laws? Tips to help you cope when your in-laws are too close for comfort.9/28/2011 3:02 PMThe Not-So-Empty Nest: Coping with Boomerang Kidshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/the-not-so-empty-nest-coping-with-boomerang-kids/index.aspxMoving back home can be stressful or embarrassing for an adult child—it can take a significant toll on parents as well. Here's how to cope.12/15/2010 4:02 PMWhy Forgiveness is Good … for Youhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/why-forgiveness-is-good-for-you/index.aspxToo often, we see forgiveness solely as an (undeserved) kindness we extend to an oppressor. But forgiveness is also a gift we give ourselves—a gift that provides considerable physical and psychological benefits to the giver.12/20/2010 11:32 AMThe ‘Chore War’: Battling Over Who Does What around the Househttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/the-chore-war-battling-over-who-does-what-around-the-house/index.aspxSharing household chores now ranks third on the list of elements tied to successful marriages. Yet many couples still struggle to reach an equitable division of chores.2/15/2012 3:12 PMCoping with Infertility in Your Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/coping-with-infertility-in-your-marriage/index.aspxLearn how to keep your marriage strong even as you cope with the difficulties of infertility. 12/8/2010 10:02 AMManaging Expectations, Minimizing Disappointmenthttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/managing-expectations-minimizing-disappointment/index.aspxLearn how to manage your expectations and maximize the positive in your relationship.12/8/2010 10:56 AMLosing Your Emotional Baggagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/losing-your-emotional-baggage/index.aspxEmotional baggage can be difficult to leave behind. Here are tips to help you leave the past behind.7/11/2011 1:33 PMTop 10 Books Recommended for Couples in Crisis http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/top-10-books-recommended-for-couples-in-crisis-/index.aspxEvery year, over 2,000 self-help books published. Here are some of the best to help couples in crisis.3/30/2011 2:27 PMMy in-laws are causing trouble for our marriage. What should I do?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/my-in-laws-are-causing-trouble-for-our-marriage-what-should-i-do/index.aspxRelationship expert Joseph Hernandez, Ph.D. talks about how to deal with difficult in-laws.12/17/2010 3:11 PMDo religious people have better marriages?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/do-religious-people-have-better-marriages/index.aspxRelationship expert Dr. Tim Gardner talks about if religious people have better marriages or not.12/7/2010 9:54 AMAre second marriages more successful than first marriges?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/are-second-marriages-more-successful-than-first-marriges/index.aspxIn this video, relationship experts Carri and Gordon Taylor explore if second marriages are more successful than first ones.12/7/2010 8:58 AMHow do I support my spouse while I am deployed?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-do-i-support-my-spouse-while-i-am-deployed/index.aspxIn this video, relationship expert Howard Markman, Ph.D. talks about how you can support your spouse while you are deployed.12/17/2010 2:02 PMHow can we keep our marriage strong/healthy while my spouse is deployed?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-can-we-keep-our-marriage-stronghealthy-while-my-spouse-is-deployed/index.aspxRelationship expert Kelly Simpson talks about how you can keep your marriage strong during deployment.12/17/2010 1:52 PMHow can we keep our marriage strong while I am deployed?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-can-we-keep-our-marriage-strong-while-i-am-deployed/index.aspxRelationship expert Howard Markman shares how to keep your marriage strong during deployment.1/28/2011 2:05 PMHow do we combine our families after marriage?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-do-we-combine-our-families-after-marriage/index.aspxRelationship experts Carrie and Gordon Taylor talk about how to combine your families after marriage.12/17/2010 2:13 PMI'm a new husband and stepdad -- now what?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/im-a-new-husband-and-stepdad-now-what/index.aspxIn this video, relationship experts Carri and Gordon Taylor talk about what to expect as a new husband and a stepdad.12/17/2010 2:51 PMWhy is commitment so important to a marriage?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/why-is-commitment-so-important-to-a-marriage/index.aspxIn this video, relationship expert Howard Markman, Ph.D. explores the reasons why commitment is so important in a marriage.12/17/2010 4:11 PMWhat should we do when things get difficult?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/what-should-we-do-when-things-get-difficult/index.aspxJoseph Hernandez, Ph.D. and Ana Morante explore how to respond when you encounter storms in your relationship.12/17/2010 4:07 PMIsn't love enough to keep my mariage alive?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/isnt-love-enough-to-keep-my-mariage-alive/index.aspxIn this video, Dr. Van Epp explores whether love is enough to keep a marriage alive.12/17/2010 3:03 PM¿Como puedo ayudara a fortalecer mi matrimonio? http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/como-puedo-ayudara-a-fortalecer-mi-matrimonio/index.aspxEn este video, Joseph Hernández y Ana Morante discuten maneras de cómo se puede fortalecer el matrimonio.12/20/2010 12:38 PMIs marriage supposed to be this hard?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/is-marriage-supposed-to-be-this-hard/index.aspxRelationship experts Dr. Ed Gray, Joseph Hernandez, Ph.D. and Ana Morante address whether marriage is supposed to be difficult.9/28/2010 3:12 PMHow can I tell if my marriage is in trouble, and what can I do to prevent breakup? Part 1http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-can-i-tell-if-my-marriage-is-in-trouble-and-what-can-i-do-to-prevent-breakup/index.aspxIn this video, relationship expert Sue Johnson identifies warning signs in a marriage and what you can do to prevent issues from destroying your relationship.12/21/2010 11:41 AMWhat makes marriages last? Part 1http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/what-makes-marriages-last/index.aspxRelationship experts discuss what factors help a marriage go the distance.12/21/2010 1:42 PMWhat does a successful marriage look like? Part 1http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/what-does-a-successful-marriage-look-like/index.aspxRelationship experts Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D. identifies the attributes of a healthy and successful marriage.12/21/2010 2:20 PMHow can I support my husband, now that he has been diagnosed with a serious illness?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-can-i-support-my-husband-now-that-he-has-been-diagnosed-with-a-serious-illness/index.aspxDr. Scott Haltzman suggests how women can support their husband or male partner after he has been diagnosed with a major medical issue.12/7/2010 10:40 AMHow can I support my wife, now that she's been diagnosed with a serious illness?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-can-i-support-my-wife-now-that-shes-been-diagnosed-with-a-serious-illness/index.aspxDr. Scott Haltzman suggests how men can show support to their wife or female partner after she has been diagnosed with a major medical issue.12/7/2010 10:44 AMHow does my parents' marriage affect my own? Part 1http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-does-my-parents-marriage-affect-my-own/index.aspxRelationship expert Joseph Hernandez, Ph.D. examine the potential impact of your parents' marriage on your own.12/21/2010 12:58 PMHow can I support my spouse while he/she is deployed? Part 1http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-can-i-support-my-spouse-while-heshe-is-deployed/index.aspxRelationship expert Howard Markman, Ph.D. talks about how you can support your spouse while he/she is deployed.12/21/2010 11:26 AMLack of Sexual Intimacy: What It Means and How to Deal with Ithttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/lack-of-sexual-intimacy-what-it-means-and-how-to-deal-with-it/index.aspxWhat causes a lack of sex drive ... and how do you resolve the issue in your relationship?2/15/2011 11:50 AMLong Distance Relationships: Connecting from Afarhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/long-distance-relationships-connecting-from-afar/index.aspxHow do you keep your relationship close ... when you are physically apart?4/6/2011 2:13 PMThe Soul Mate Mythhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/the-soul-mate-myth/index.aspxOver 88% of young adults believe they have a soul mate somewhere waiting for them. Clearly, the idea of a soul mate is pervasive one … but is it real? 12/9/2010 9:43 AM10 Simple Ways to Make a Marriage Lasthttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/10-simple-ways-to-make-a-marriage-last/index.aspxThe fundamental rules for human interaction—kindness, fairness and respect—are taught to us as children. Unfortunately, many of these lessons are forgotten by the time we reach adulthood. 9/27/2011 4:54 PMA Young Couple’s Guide to Growing Old Togetherhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/a-young-couples-guide-to-growing-old-together/index.aspxA guide to building a love that lasts.12/9/2010 3:59 PMBridging Emotional Distancehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/bridging-emotional-distance/index.aspxThe emotional connection between a couple acts as a bridge connecting two lives. When this connection is severed, your partner may seem unreachable.12/9/2010 3:42 PMThe First Year of Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/the-first-year-of-marriage/index.aspxGet your marriage off to a great start! Tips for building a strong marriage ... from the beginning.12/15/2010 3:00 PMIs My Marriage at its End?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/is-my-marriage-at-its-end/index.aspxAre you second-guessing your decision to get married, or at least your choice of spouse? How do you know if your marriage is over?2/15/2011 11:41 AMYour Partner Returned From Deployment – Now What?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/your-partner-returned-from-deployment-now-what/index.aspxGetting back into a rhythm after your partner returns from deployment can take time ... and effort.12/16/2010 4:38 PMAre You Ready for a Child? http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/are-you-ready-for-a-child/index.aspxBefore you have a baby, consider these five good—and five bad—motivations for having a child.5/12/2011 2:32 PMThe Art of Compromisehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/the-art-of-compromise/index.aspxBeing uncompromising on ethical matters makes you a strong person. Being uncompromising in an intimate relationship, however, is often less noble.10/13/2011 2:45 PMIs Divorce ‘Contagious’?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/is-divorce-contagious/index.aspxDivorce can be contagious in social networks, according to a recent study. But what does that really mean for the future of your relationship?2/15/2011 11:35 AMPornography Addiction and Your Relationshiphttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/pornography-addiction-and-your-relationship/index.aspxAddiction to pornography can create conflict, emotional distance, and distrust in intimate partnerships. If your partner’s pornography consumption is creating strain in your relationship, learn how to communicate with him/her about the issue. 12/14/2010 1:43 PMPreventing Infidelity: How to Stop Affairs Before They Starthttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/preventing-infidelity-how-to-stop-affairs-before-they-start/index.aspxRebuilding a relationship after an affair can be difficult. It is far better to prevent an affair from ever happening. 12/14/2010 2:10 PMFemale Infidelityhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/female-infidelity/index.aspxCheating: It’s not just a man’s game anymore. Truth be told, it probably never was. But recent data suggests female infidelity is far more common than previously believed...3/30/2011 3:09 PMShared Lives, Shared Passwords?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/shared-lives-shared-passwords/index.aspxAs a married person, is your online activity strictly private? Or should your spouse have a clear window into your online world? 2/15/2011 11:51 AMThe Distracted Partner: Competing with Technology for His/Her Attentionhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/the-distracted-partner-competing-with-technology-for-hisher-attention/index.aspxWe are tantalized by technology. What’s worse, so are our partners. But when our significant other falls for this same seduction, we often fail to see the charm. 1/19/2011 1:15 PMKeeping a Marriage Safe from Infidelityhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/keeping-a-marriage-safe-from-infidelity/index.aspxProtect your marriage from inappropriate connections ... whether physical or emotional.3/30/2011 10:47 AMThe Financial Impact of Divorcehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/the-financial-impact-of-divorce/index.aspxIf you are contemplating divorce, be sure you first understand all the potential expenses involved.2/15/2011 11:43 AMI Want Kids but My Spouse Isn’t Readyhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/i-want-kids-but-my-spouse-isnt-ready/index.aspxIs your timeline for having children not lining up with your spouse's?2/15/2011 11:40 AMComing Down from the Wedding Highhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/coming-down-from-the-wedding-high/index.aspxBeat the post-wedding day blues.12/9/2010 3:50 PMSports Widows http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/sports-widows-/index.aspxAs football season turns into basketball season, many women feel like they have “lost” their spouse. 12/15/2010 10:20 AMOpposite Sex Friendshipshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/opposite-sex-friendships/index.aspxOpposite sex friendships are possible ... but they get trickier when a significant other is involved.10/13/2011 2:47 PMFinding a Marriage Education Programhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/finding-a-marriage-education-program/index.aspxHow to find a marriage education program in your area. 12/8/2010 10:22 AMEmotional Infidelityhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/emotional-infidelity/index.aspxEmotional infidelity can be just as damaging to a committed relationship as a physical affair. 6/24/2011 8:03 AMSustaining Your Marriage as an Empty Nester or Retireehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/sustaining-your-marriage-as-an-empty-nester-or-retiree/index.aspxRetirement can disrupt the rhythm of married life. Learn how to strengthen your marriage during this time of transition.12/15/2010 10:43 AMHow Do I Talk with My Partner About Marriage Education? http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/how-do-i-talk-with-my-partner-about-marriage-education/index.aspxWant to improve your relationship. Learn how to approach your partner about the subject.12/22/2010 9:38 AMWhen Words Wound: Solving Conflict Without Hurting Your Partnerhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/when-words-wound-solving-conflict-without-hurting-your-partner/index.aspxArguments are inevitable in any relationship. What matters most is how you respond during conflict.12/17/2010 9:56 AMConquering the Fear of Marriage Counselinghttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/conquering-the-fear-of-marriage-counseling/index.aspxFew words strike as much fear into the heart of man (or woman) as "couples counseling." But it doesn't have to be that way.12/8/2010 10:01 AMFighting the Holiday Blueshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/fighting-the-holiday-blues/index.aspxFatigue, finances, family tensions and unrealistic expectations can all cause the holiday blues. Make your holidays a little brighter this year...1/17/2011 4:16 PMWhy Forgiveness Mattershttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/why-forgiveness-matters/index.aspxTrust and forgiveness are essential components to a healthy relationship. 1/17/2011 4:18 PMWhy Trust Mattershttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/why-trust-matters/index.aspxHow to build ... or rebuild ... trust in your relationship.1/17/2011 4:23 PMHow can I help make my marriage stronger? Part 2http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/marriage-stronger/index.aspxIn this video, Nisa Muhammad discusses effective ways to strengthen your marriage relationship.12/21/2010 11:17 AMHow can I support my spouse while he/she is deployed? Part 2http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/deployed/index.aspxRelationship expert Kelly Simpson talks about how you can support your spouse while he/she is deployed.12/21/2010 11:29 AMHow can I tell if my marriage is in trouble, and what can I do to prevent breakup? Part 2http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/my-marriage-is-in-trouble-and-what-can-i-do-to-prevent-breakup2/index.aspxIn this video, relationship expert Ed Gray identifies warning signs in a marriage and what you can do to prevent issues from destroying your relationship.12/21/2010 11:44 AMHow can I tell if my marriage is in trouble, and what can I do to prevent breakup? Part 3http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-can-i-tell-if-my-marriage-is-in-trouble/index.aspxIn this video, relationship experts Dr. Howard Markman identifies warning signs in a marriage and what you can do to prevent issues from destroying your relationship.12/21/2010 11:45 AMHow does my parents' marriage affect my own? Part 2http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/how-does-my-parents-marriage/index.aspxRelationship expert Elizabeth Einstein examines the potential impact of your parents' marriage on your own.12/21/2010 1:01 PMIs it possible to fall back in love with your spouse? Part 2http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/is-it-possible-to-fall-back-in-love/index.aspxIn this video, Michelle Weiner-Davis talk about how married couples can fall back in love with one another.12/21/2010 1:36 PMIs it possible to fall back in love with your spouse? Part 3http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/is-it-possible-to-fall/index.aspxIn this video, David Carder talks about how married couples can fall back in love with one another.12/21/2010 1:42 PMIs it possible to fall back in love with your spouse? Part 4http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/is-it-possible/index.aspxIn this video, Dr. Barry McCarthy talks about how married couples can fall back in love with one another.12/21/2010 1:44 PMWhat are the benefits of marriage? Part 2http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/the-benefits-of-marriage/index.aspxRelationship expert Kelly Simpson discusses the advantages of getting married.12/21/2010 2:21 PMWhat does a successful marriage look like? Part 2 http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/successful-marriage/index.aspxRelationship expert Nisa Muhammad identifies the attributes of a healthy and successful marriage.12/21/2010 2:19 PMWhat is the difference between marriage education and marriage therapy? Part 2http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/what-is-the-difference-between-marriage-education/index.aspx Dr. Tim Gardner discusses the difference between marriage education and marriage therapy.12/21/2010 2:13 PMWhat makes marriages last? Part 2http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/what-makes-marriages/index.aspxRelationship experts discuss what factors help a marriage go the distance.12/21/2010 1:43 PMWhat makes marriages last? Part 3 http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/marriages-last/index.aspxRelationship experts discuss what factors help a marriage go the distance.12/21/2010 1:45 PMWhat makes marriages last? Part 4http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/what-marriages-last/index.aspxRelationship experts discuss what factors help a marriage go the distance.12/21/2010 1:45 PMWhat makes marriages last? Part 5 http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/makes-marriages-last/index.aspxRelationship experts discuss what factors help a marriage go the distance.12/21/2010 1:47 PMWhat makes marriages last? Part 6 http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/make-marriages-last/index.aspxRelationship experts discuss what factors help a marriage go the distance.12/21/2010 1:48 PMWhat makes marriages last? Part 7 http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/videos/making-marriages-last/index.aspxRelationship experts discuss what factors help a marriage go the distance.12/21/2010 1:49 PMAre You Oversharing About Your Partner?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/are-you-oversharing-about-your-partner/index.aspxTalking too much about your relationship with others can put your relationship at risk.12/29/2010 1:22 PMDealing with Anger in a Relationshiphttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/dealing-with-anger-in-a-relationship/index.aspxAnger can be an ugly animal...keep it from ravaging your relationship.7/8/2011 12:11 PMCommunicating with the Opposite Sexhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/communicating-with-the-opposite-sex/index.aspxThe opposite gender speaks an alien tongue. Or so it would seem.2/7/2011 5:27 PMPersonal Boundaries in a Relationshiphttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/personal-boundaries-in-a-relationship/index.aspxGood fences make good neighbors. Good boundaries make good relationships.4/18/2011 3:22 PMCan Your Marriage Go the Distance?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/can-your-marriage-go-the-distance/index.aspxReal couples married 50 years or more share their insights for making a marriage go the distance.10/27/2011 4:59 PMCan a Marriage Survive a Separation?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/can-a-marriage-survive-a-separation/index.aspxA separation doesn't always mean the end of a marriage.1/17/2011 12:00 PMMinimizing the Impact of Divorce on Childrenhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/minimizing-the-impact-of-divorce-on-children/index.aspxChildren of divorce are at a higher risk for serious problems ... but it doesn't have to be that way.1/17/2011 1:27 PMMinimizing the Impact of Divorce on Childrenhttp://www.twoofus.org/mobile/educational-content/articles/minimizing-the-impact-of-divorce-on-children/index.aspx1/17/2011 1:37 PMCracking the Male Code of Silencehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/cracking-the-male-code-of-silence/index.aspxBreaking through male reserve to communicate more effectively as a couple.2/8/2011 8:53 AMStaying Best Friends After Marriagehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/staying-best-friends-after-marriage/index.aspxTips to help you and your spouse continue to grow your friendship after getting married.2/24/2012 3:51 PMUnderstanding Your Man’s Emotional Needs http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/understanding-your-mans-emotional-needs-/index.aspxTips for providing your male partner the emotional support he needs.2/10/2011 5:10 PMCan Simply Being Positive Improve Your Relationship?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/being-positive-in-relationships/index.aspxSimply being positive can dramatically improve your relationship.4/26/2012 10:01 AMAre You “Mothering” Your Partner?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/are-you-mothering-your-partner/index.aspxTaking good care of your significant other is a good thing. However, "mothering" your partner can quickly turn into smothering your partner. 2/16/2011 1:31 PMUnderstanding the Emotional Needs of Your Female Partnerhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/understanding-the-emotional-needs-of-your-female-partner/index.aspxLearning what your female partner values most is essential to making the relationship work. 2/17/2011 3:39 PMBeating Relationship Boredomhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/beating-relationship-boredom/index.aspxTips to help you and your significant other beat the boredom that sometimes sets in with relationships.3/22/2011 1:44 PMDealing with Cultural Differences in a Relationship http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/dealing-with-cultural-differences-in-a-relationship-/index.aspxDifferences in culture can put a strain on a relationship; learn how to ensure it does not cause the end of the relationship.3/10/2011 9:22 AMThe Why’s and How’s of Date Nighthttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/the-whys-and-hows-of-date-night/index.aspxTwoOfUs.org explores the importance of date night for married couples.3/21/2011 12:00 PMRenewing Your Vows, Renewing Your Commitmenthttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/renewing-your-vows-renewing-your-commitment/index.aspxRenewing your vows can be a powerful way to reestablish your commitment as a couple.3/22/2011 1:37 PM10 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Relationshiphttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/10-ways-to-rejuvenate-your-relationship/index.aspxHas your relationship become too predictable? Reignite the spark with your partner.3/17/2011 1:49 PMSilence is Not Golden http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/silence-is-not-golden/index.aspxThe rule "silence is golden" doesn't apply when referring to your relationship. How to cope with the silent treatment.7/8/2011 12:10 PMPDA: How Much is Too Much?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/pda-how-much-is-too-much/index.aspxPublic displays of affection can be a good way to let your significant other feel loved, but when is it too much?1/27/2012 2:19 PMPressured to Have a Child?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/pressured-to-have-a-child/index.aspxFeeling peer-pressured into having a baby? How to cope with the push to have a child.4/27/2011 4:52 PMMaking a Home Togetherhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/making-a-home-together/index.aspxTips for how to make your new house a home.6/2/2011 4:29 PMBreadwinning Women and Stay-at-Home Dadshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/breadwinning-women-and-stay-at-home-dads/index.aspxEven in the most progressive homes, spouses sometimes still struggle with gender roles and responsibilities. 5/5/2011 10:51 AMAre 50/50 Relationships Bad Math?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/are-5050-relationships-bad-math/index.aspxThe modern ideal for a romantic relationship is one in which each partner contributes equally—50/50. It seems like a reasonable configuration, but can be surprisingly difficult to calculate. 7/19/2011 8:27 AM10 Creative Ways to Celebrate Your Anniversaryhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/10-creative-ways-to-celebrate-your-anniversary/index.aspxThere’s no shame in celebrating your anniversary with the usual dinner and a movie. But if you’re looking to do something different this year, here are some creative ways to honor the occasion.5/10/2011 1:40 PMInfidelity, Paranoia and the Internet Agehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/infidelity-paranoia-and-the-internet-age/index.aspxThe emergence of "dating" sites for married people has gotten a lot of media hype. But is all this talk doing anything to prevent infidelity? Or is it simply making us more paranoid?4/26/2012 10:03 AMWedding Rings: To Wear or Not to Wearhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/wedding-rings-to-wear-or-not-to-wear/index.aspxFor many, a wedding band is a beautiful and important symbol of a couple’s commitment. For others, it seems unnecessary, uncomfortable and even heavy-handed.5/23/2011 4:04 PMWhen Your Partner is Struggling with an Addictionhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/when-your-partner-is-struggling-with-an-addiction/index.aspxAddiction is damaging on many levels, including relationship health. Tips on ensuring you, your partner and your relationship all get the treatment they deserve.5/17/2011 10:55 AMNeat Freaks vs. Clutter Bugs: What Does ‘Clean’ Mean?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/neat-freaks-vs-clutter-bugs-what-does-clean-mean/index.aspxSpouses often have different tolerance levels for messiness. But neat freaks and clutter bugs can live together in harmony ….6/13/2011 11:59 AMShould You Tell a Friend He or She Is Being Cheated On?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/should-you-tell-a-friend-he-or-she-is-being-cheated-on/index.aspxDiscovering your friend is being cheated on is a no-win situation: If you say anything, you risk losing the friendship. But not telling can be just as damaging. 6/17/2011 7:07 PMHow Much Time is Your Own With a Wife and Kids at Homehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/how-much-time-is-your-own/index.aspxYou used to do what you wanted when you wanted. Once you have a family, though, the question of "me" time gets more challenging....6/23/2011 10:34 AMDeciding Where to Honeymoonhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/deciding-where-to-honeymoon/index.aspxThe honeymoon is a very important part of a newly married couples experience, deciding on the location can be difficult. 6/28/2011 3:12 PMHow Emotional Intelligence Affects Your Relationshipshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/how-emotional-intelligence-affects-your-relationships/index.aspxIf you are looking to improve your relationship, assessing your emotional intelligence could help.7/12/2011 8:24 PMSaying You're Sorryhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/saying-youre-sorry/index.aspxSaying you're sorry can be difficult at times, TwoOfUs.org lets you know how to make it easier.10/27/2011 5:25 PMMust the Truth Hurt? Honesty and Relationshipshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/must-the-truth-hurt-honesty-and-relationships/index.aspxEveryone says the truth hurts but does it really have to? 7/20/2011 9:01 AMPutting Your Spouse Through Collegehttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/putting-your-spouse-through-college/index.aspxSupporting your spouse while he or she finishes school can be challenging. How to cope with the financial and emotional stress...8/4/2011 9:02 AMRomancing Your Female Partnerhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/romancing-your-female-partner/index.aspxFind out what your female partner really wants when it comes to romance.8/4/2011 9:43 AMRemarriage – So, Now You’re a Stepparenthttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/remarriage-so-now-youre-a-stepparent/index.aspxAbout 50% of all marriages are actually remarriages for one or both spouses. These marriages often invovle unique challenges, including stepparenting.8/12/2011 9:43 AMThe Affection Connectionhttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/the-affection-connection/index.aspxTwoOfUs.org explores a new study which tackles the stereotype "Men want sex. Women just want to cuddle."8/12/2011 10:56 AMHow to Confront Your Partner’s Poor Spending Habitshttp://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/how-to-confront-your-partners-poor-spending-habits/index.aspxConfronting your partners spending and financial habits can be difficult, TwoOfUs.org will help couples explore this issue.8/17/2011 9:55 AMIs Marriage a Bad Bet?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/is-marriage-a-bad-bet/index.aspxWith the high rate of divorce in the United States some people question the concept of marriage.9/27/2011 4:15 PMIs Work Coming Between You and Your Spouse?http://www.twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/is-work-coming-between-you-and-your-spouse/index.aspxBalancing work and relationships can be a difficult task, TwoOfUs.org has some tips on how to survive.2/15/2012 3:02 PM