Posts by lovefactor

Infidelity, lies, broken promises, and a shattered heart damage the marriage in ways you can’t imagine. It vanishes one of the most important things a marriage relies on: trust.  When the trust goes away, the partners may no longer feel emotionally safe with one another. They argue, fight, and feel restless, even when they’re together.…

Conflict vs. Connection, it’s your choice in marriage. Every marriage has conflicts. You both have things that you don’t agree on. How you disagree determines whether conflict will strengthen your relationship or add arguments, disputes, blaming, or disrespect each other to it. If you handle the conflicts with care, good direct communication, and a bit…

Years or months later, the spouse you loved and liked being around starts to show habits and behaviors you may dislike. The differences start to build up and sometimes end up being too complicated, leading to a lack of communication, frequent arguments, and disputes. That may make you wonder, is your marriage worth saving? Being…

You normally start talking, but when it gets to any specific topic, things start to heat up. You already get a hint of how this conversation is going to end: with an unresolved argument.  When you keep having an argument over the same thing, it can weaken the relationship, increase tension, and also cause heartbreak…

Huge responsibilities and communication breakdowns can cause emotional distance to take over the marriage. It takes away the genuine intimacy, hugging, or even casual touching from the relationship. There are 5 proven steps to reconnect with your spouse that will help you bridge the gap in your relationship. The best part? These are as simple…

Communication breaks down in marriage can cause ( is the root cause of ) many marital issues, such as frequent fights, trust issues, loneliness, and sometimes divorce. As Oscar Wilde says, “Ultimately, the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation.” Why does communication break down in marriage? Usually, it happens…

Thriving (Not Just Surviving) Summer with Your Kids — And Keeping the Spark with Your Spouse -Matthew Rowe, Ph.D., CPC, BCMMHC. Ah, summer. That magical time when your kids are suddenly always home, your snack pantry is mysteriously empty by 10:13 a.m., and you’re somehow sweating before you’ve even made your coffee. If you’re not…