Marriage Resource Center
Try a Five-Point Tune-Up For Your Marriage
Does your marriage need a bit of preventive maintenance? Even good marriages can benefit from periodic check-ups. Try this end-of-summer tune-up to keep your marriage running smoothly.
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The Truth About Divorce Statistics
Is it true that 50% of all marriages are destined to end in divorce? Not so, says New York Times writer Tara Parker-Pope in her new book, “For Better: The Science of Good Marriage.” In fact, far more marriages succeed than fail. See what she says is the real story behind the statistics.
Be a Great Valentine–Give the Gift of Words
Money can’t buy everything. Sometimes, what your spouse really wants is a compliment, an offer of assistance or an unexpected “thinking of you” e-mail. Here are some Valentine’s Day gifts that are priceless.
New Year’s Resolutions for Couples
What can you do for your marriage in 2011? Start with something small but meaningful. Here are a few ideas.
Staying in can be just as romantic as a night out. Curl up for an evening of reading. Find a book you both enjoy and take turns reading to each other, or each of you can read your own book in each other’s company.
Recession Brings “Silver Lining” to Marriages
We all know that the Great Recession has brought financial stress to many marriages. But new research finds that it has also deepened some couples’ commitment to their marriage.
Most marital conflict results from poor communication skills. The author explains what can go wrong and, more important, what couples can do to avoid painful arguments.
