Both researchers and counselors seem to agree some conflict is not only inevitable, it’s normal. And it could even be good for your marriage.

Being an ideal spouse isn't about perfection; rather, it's a commitment to personal growth and continuous self-improvement.

Being married is a gift because it transforms individual stories into a shared narrative, weaving a tapestry of love, growth, and companionship that stands the test of time.

Mentoring through Great Marriages is a powerful tool in preventing divorce by teaching communication, conflict resolution, and building trust.

Just like a roller coaster, marriage is a thrilling and dynamic experience that takes individuals through a myriad of emotions and experiences.

The greatest untapped resource to save marriages and strengthen relationships is couples with solid marriages who are willing to invest in other couples by sharing their experiences.

This fundamental truth about relationships underscores the idea that while we may wish to mold our partners to fit our desires or expectations, genuine transformation begins within ourselves.

Being in a blended family It may not always be easy, but it will be worth it! There will be hard times but there will also be many rewarding aspects of being in a blended family!

Needing to be right, by definition, means your partner must be wrong. You create a climate of you vs. me, as opposed to “us” against the world.

Between trying to get all the presents wrapped and make sure that the Christmas dinner is planned and perfectly prepared, we often forget one of the biggest gifts we have in our lives... our spouse.

When you think of the way you express and experience gratitude in your relationship, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s kind words, heartfelt gestures, or a loving smile or touch.

Parents, you could spend hours lecturing to your child about the benefits of being a 'good' person, but the reality is that your child needs to see you model these behaviors within the primary social unit a child experiences - the family.

There will be times when you feel like you cannot move forward, like the fight is too big or too hard, or that you just don’t feel like working on it. It’s during these struggles that we encourage you to find a way forward instead of a way out.

Yes, there are times when your partner may frustrate you. That is a part of human nature.

Gratitude is an integral part of healthy relationships. The key to sparking healthy relationships with gratitude is to take the initiative…

Have you ever felt like your and your significant other are just not connecting? Are you trying to show love but they just aren't feeling it?

When it comes to building a strong relationship of any kind: trust matters. That applies to friendships, romantic relationships, family, coworkers, everyone!

Have you and your significant other ever found something to be funny and you reach a point where you feed off each other? Laughter is contagious. It’s also beneficial to life and marriage.

You can plan the perfect wedding, but have you thought about what your marriage will look like? Equip yourselves with the tools you will need to overcome any challenge that comes your way by mentoring at Great Marriages.

Often, when a couple has been in a committed relationship for awhile (even if they aren't married yet!) they can become complacent. You settle into a routine, things become "normal", and you stop feeling butterflies every time you see your significant other.

Whether you are planning for your wedding and the future of your relationship, planning for a potential health crisis, or planning to take over the care of an elderly parent you need to PLAN!

Sex is a key component of a healthy marriage! It is critical for a happy relationship to be both emotionally and physically intimate with each other.

Some of the best advice I ever heard for a relationship was to compliment your significant other during a fight. This has a two fold effect: first - you will stop saying angry things and fueling the fire of the fight, second - you will remember what you love about that person and begin to soften your heart to what is making you upset.

Unfortunately, dysfunctional relationship patterns are learned and passed from one generation to the next. And we will probably repeat them until we heal the underlying trauma and feel lovable and worthy of being treated with respect and kindness.

Although it seems simple, some of the best advice we have for couples is simply, “Be Nice to each other!”

It is one thing for people to have an opinion and to voice that opinion. Knowing where you stand on things is important, being willing to take in new information and change your opinion is just as important.

Porn and infidelity can destroy relationships. It takes an incredible amount of resiliency, trust, and hard work for a couple to overcome the betrayal that results from these actions. But it can be done.

The rules of golf and the rules of marriage have more in common than you might think!

In today’s culture, technology (and especially phones) are an ever present part of our lives. While this has made our lives easier in many ways, it has also started to create some notable rifts in our relationships.

If you wanted your marriage to be average, you probably wouldn’t have gotten married. Are we right? Whether you got married 2 years, 10 years, or 50 years ago you probably had a picture of an idyllic partnership in your mind.