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The first year of marriage is considered the hardest. The couples see each other’s true colors and the responsibilities of marriage, and finally realize there’s more to it than just romance. It’s hard to adjust, combine the finances and manage the family engagements.   Plus, you need to know how to overcome each of the challenges together so that you can…

A strong marriage that has respect, love, time, and intimacy not only keeps you both happy but also your children. Being able to see their parents being nice to each other, assisting them in their school activities, hugging them, or even hugging each other without harsh words, they feel safe, loved, and at ease.  Their emotional well-being is enhanced, and…

Every year, over 2 million people get married in the USA. The most overlooked part about getting married is building a strong foundation that strengthens your marriage. It guides you on how to tackle any upcoming issues that you may face after getting married, and how to resolve them.  In the US, approximately 45.2% of couples get any form of…

As Roberto Assagioli says, “Without forgiveness, life is governed by an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation.” Forgiving your spouse even when they don’t deserve it and causing deep damage that you still can’t forget or let go of, shows how strong you are and that you really want to make your marriage work. Forgiveness reduces negative emotions such as…

Teresa Pfaff CPC, BCMMHC. “I just can’t stop seeing that in my head.” Those were the words of a 13-year-old client I met with last week. She had been scrolling through TikTok, looking for a moment of escape—watching adorable cat videos to give her brain a break from the weight of homework. But that innocent scroll took a turn she never…

(A Real-Life Testimony of Hope, Healing, and Heart Connection) Rachel used to joke that her husband David could fix anything – cars, leaky sinks, broken fences – but not his socks-to-hamper aim. They were the couple everyone at church thought “had it together.” They lived in a cozy suburb just outside Seattle, with two little ones who could turn a…

A marriage can thrive happily when it has respect, patience, honesty, and unconditional love. Surprisingly, faith teaches these values. No matter if you follow Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Islam, all religions work to keep you respectful, have a forgiving attitude, and stay together through religious events such as attending church, mosque, or temple to pray. We’ve interviewed many couples over…

Raising kids is a beautiful yet demanding, time-consuming, and overwhelming experience. Changing diapers, preparing healthy lunches, ensuring the kids are ready for school, and waking up late at night when they cry isn’t only stressful but can also affect your marriage. While being so busy with kids, you often forget that you’re living with a spouse who needs your attention,…

Remarriage is a beautiful start to a new life filled with love, compassion, and responsibility. However, if both of you or even any of you have kids, it’s called a blended family, which has around 60% to 70% of the divorce rates. The reason for this high divorce rate in blended families is financial stress, complex parenting, past relationship baggage,…