Marriage Advice

The Five Stages of Marriage

There's a joke about marriage that goes, "Where does sex take place in a marriage? Early on, anywhere and everywhere; later on, in the bedroom; and finally, in the hallway when you and your spouse walk by each other and say, 'Screw you!'"

A Day in the Life of a Marriage
By Mark Goulston MD
For the next five weeks Couples Company the novella, A day in the Life of a Marriage will be featured. See how much you relate to this scenario. You may be surprised. This story is a compilation of Dr. Mark’s thirty-two years in psychology and marriage counseling and relates to many of the most common feelings, situations and issues present in the modern marriage. Portions of this novella deal with sexuality and this is not recommended for children under the age of eighteen. Parental Guidance is strongly suggested.

I Like To Visit; He Likes To Do Other Things
Dear Dr. Susan,
My husband of eight years and I are going to visit my parents, two hours away, for a weekend, leaving on Thursday evening and returning on Saturday evening. He doesn't really like going because all we do is visit. He likes to do fun stuff. His brother called and said that they would be nearby that weekend and wanted to know if he would like to golf on Saturday.

I Married My Best Friend's Wife. . .
Finding your soulmate is like discovering the missing link in your heart. When that special someone enters your life, has similar values, ideals and beliefs and lives them as well, you discover that the two pieces of the relationship puzzle fit perfectly together. There are many souls you connect with in this life. With some you feel an immediate bond that you know will always be there.

Is Your Marriage Built to Last?
The foundation of a lasting partnership rests on six building blocks that form the acronym CREATE: Chemistry, Respect, Enjoyment, Acceptance, Trust, Empathy.

The Ten Commandments of Marriage
COMMANDMENT 1. Marriages are made in heaven. But so again, are thunder and lightning.

COMMANDMENT 2. If you want your wife to listen and pay strict attention to every word you say, talk in your sleep.

Top Ten Factors Predicting How Often Married People Have Sex
According to a 1993 research study by Denise Donnelly, then a sociologist at the University of New Hampshire, 10 demographic traits and factors can predict how frequently married couples have intercourse or engage in other types of sexual activity.

Why men won't say, "I love you"
Just because your guy is afraid to say, “I love you,” doesn’t mean he doesn’t.

If he feels it, why won’t he say it? And pressuring him to say it isn’t going to make him want to say it any sooner. So what’s going on?

When Men Become Moody
What causes a man to suddenly become distant? Below are the top 5 reasons and what you can do about it.

Sleeping Styles Tell All About Relationships
"When you sleep it kind of reveals how much you like and trust the other person, and how safe you feel," Dr. Mark Goulston, a psychiatrist, says.

Is Terrorism Encouraging Marriage?
One of the few positive results of September 11th, 2001 is how this one act of terror jerked an entire nation and the world out of complacency and self-centeredness. Though the terrorists claimed to have killed in the name of God, something completely against the teachings of most religions, their ultimate mission remains a complete failure. It was intended to show their beliefs as righteous.

It's Too Easy to Get Married, Says New Survey
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 22 2004 -- Most Americans think it's too easy to get married, according to a new poll by the legal Web site FindLaw.

Why Brides Change Last Names
Brides adopt the last name of the groom. Until the 1970’s feminist explosion, few questioned this. Legal documents in various states show most women (roughly eighty-five percent) continue to change names upon marriage. A smaller percentage defer to hyphenation.