Happily Ever After Is Just The Beginning! Lesli Doares, Lmft

t’s commonly accepted that marriage is hard. That it requires work. That’s only because many couples stop doing the things that led to getting married in the first place.  Yes, everyday life happens. Sometimes even bad things happen.  But none of it has to sink your marriage. Author Leah Hefner reveals how three simple behaviors can protect […] The post 3 Simple Things You Can Do to Have a Better Marriage appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

I’m sure you’ve heard that marriage takes hard work. I completely disagree. Yes, it takes effort but that’s not the same thing. Anything worth doing requires some active behavior on your part. And you want your efforts to be in the right direction to bring about positive results. A lot of the “work” people put into their relationships does […] The post Marriage Doesn’t Need to Be Hard Work appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

If your marriage isn’t all you want it to be, who is responsible? The truth? You both are. Every decision you each have made has brought you to this situation. And if you both keep doing the same things, you will stay in the same place. So how do you move forward? Relationship Coach and author Matthew Fray reveals […] The post Marriage is 100/100 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Do you have what it takes to have a long-term marriage that is actually happy and fulfilling? If you’re like a lot of people, you might be afraid you don’t. Yes, love is a necessary component. But you can’t be passive about it. Like a lot of things, love will wane if you aren’t feeding it. And […] The post Secrets for Lasting Love appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In theory, money is merely the means by which you acquire goods and services. In reality, it is so much more. It’s seen as a measure of success, self-worth, freedom, love, safety, security, and on and on. Getting on the same page financially with your spouse is incredibly important for the success of your marriage. […] The post Money Doesn’t Have to Be the Root of Evil in Your Marriage appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

All relationships face challenges. This is because you have two people trying to navigate through their differences. Relationship professionals are not immune from this very human experience. What they do have is the knowledge and tools to successfully negotiate the differences. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Susan Hartman Brenizer reveals some things she does consistently that have […] The post How a Marriage Professional Keeps Her Relationship Thriving appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Have you ever been having a conversation with your spouse that suddenly seems to veer off course and right into an argument? If so, you’re not alone. But how you get the conversation, and your marriage, back on track is key to its success. Good communication is a skill that you can learn. Robert Taibbi, a […] The post Keep Your Conversations Out of the Ditch appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Do you believe that marriage takes work? Do you believe that marriage is the place sex goes to die? Do you believe that you need to compromise and sacrifice who you are for your marriage to work? Do you believe that this is the best you’re going to get so just accept it? STOP. NOW. […] The post Stop Accepting the “Status Quo” in Your Marriage appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

You may think that you and your spouse don’t communicate. But the truth is, you are never not communicating. It might be that you don’t like what the other is expressing. It might be that you are communicating at different levels. It might be that the surface level way you normally communicate leaves you feeling […] The post Emotional Communication: The Key to Real Connection appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The three hardest words to say are not “I love you” but “I am sorry”. There is a lot of baggage and misunderstanding when it comes to apologizing that many people can’t bring themselves to offer them. But a good apology can heal the rift in your marriage. Andrew Blackwood is a coach, speaker, and the author […] The post The Power of a Genuine Apology appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Most people would not stay in a relationship where they feel physically unsafe. But if you don’t feel emotionally safe, that can be equally problematic to your marriage. Emotional safety is important for trust and intimacy. Without those, a good marriage is impossible. And far too many couples don’t know what constitutes emotional safety or […] The post Is Your Marriage Emotionally Safe? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Did you have formal training in relationships? If not, you’re not alone. What you learned about love and relationships you picked up as you went along. The good, the bad, and the ugly. You watched what your parents did and regarded it as normal. And they learned from their parents, and so on. And you’re […] The post Lessons on Love—What Have You Learned? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

You’re never supposed to modify the word unique, but when it comes to marriage, it truly is a unique relationship. It’s a combination of every other kind of relationship there is. And if you don’t understand all of the elements, and have a way of acknowledging each of them, your marriage will struggle more than […] The post Marriage is Actually 3 Different Relationships appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Are you in a toxic relationship or just a bad one? If you’re feeling unsupported, demeaned, dismissed, or misunderstood, does it matter what you call it? Whatever name it goes by, the street is causing you needs to stop. If you’re like most of us, you focus on what our partner is doing to make […] The post Finding the Common Denominator in Toxic Relationships appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Defensiveness is a normal reaction to being attacked. But when your spouse brings up a complaint or shares their hurt feelings, your life is probably not in immediate danger. But how you respond may be a real threat to your marriage. Defensiveness is a form of self-protection that can create distance and despair in your […] The post No, Your Spouse is Not a Wild Animal Out to Hurt You appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Marriage gets a bad rap. It’s the butt of many jokes and many believe it’s an archaic institution that needs to be ended. The truth is humans crave connection. The desire to love and be loved drives both reality and stories that have been told for centuries. Marriage is a formalization of that desire and, […] The post Yes, Happily Ever After Proven by Science! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

People like the concept of change. The reality of it—not so much. But if your relationship isn’t growing, it’s dying. And it grows because either you or your partner are learning new things, having new experiences, and developing new habits. And if one of you changes, your marriage will as well. How you do this […] The post Growth is Necessary for a Good Marriage appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Are you or your partner emotionally exhausted? If your answer is yes, you’re not alone. Emotional exhaustion is not new, but it is getting some much-needed attention after the last several difficult years. And emotional exhaustion is to your heart and soul what physical exhaustion is to your body. In other words, not good. How […] The post Is Emotional Exhaustion Hurting You and Your Marriage? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Do you shudder when you hear the word “vulnerability”? Does it bring up visions of sharing your worst possible moments and being judged for them? If so, you’re not alone. But being vulnerable is so much more than revealing your darkest times. As Reinvention Architect and Mindset Coach Craig Stanland says, “we don’t own what we hide; […] The post Vulnerability: The Ultimate Freedom appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The key to keeping your marriage healthy and happy is to nurture it. In the early days of your relationship, this was relatively easy. In truth, it still is. It takes a little bit of time, energy, and attention. Not a lot. Even if your marriage is in a rut, doing a few simple things […] The post Making Your Marriage Healthy is Easier than You Think appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.