November 28, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

6 Ways to Boost Your Marriage in 60 Seconds

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  Do you want to give your marriage a boost?  It doesn’t take attending a weekend seminar or even reading a thick, hard cover book; you can boost your marriage in just one minute a day. Try these six ways to boost your marriage in sixty seconds. 1. Say “Thank you” or “You are an …

November 8, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

5 C’s of a Healthy Marriage

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  After 22 years of marriage, I’ve learned a few things.  I’ve learned that these 5 C’s are important to have a healthy marriage. Now, I can’t tell you I do all of these things well, but I can tell you that I work hard at them. 1. Combine. When a man and woman get …

November 1, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Kim Kardashian: 1 Carat for Every 4 Days Married

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  Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from her NBA star husband, Kris Humphries, only 72 days after their wedding.  Much has been made about what she should now do with her 20 carat wedding ring.  That’s a staggering nearly 1 carat for every 4 days married.  Needless to stay, for such a stunning ring, …

October 27, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

How To Avoid an Emotional Affair

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  Emotional affairs are easy to fall into if we’re not careful. Listen as my friends Gary and Barb Rosberg share how to avoid an emotional affair. And then take some time tonight to sit down with your spouse and reconnect. Staying in tune with your spouse will keep you from looking for affirmation and emotional …

October 17, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

How to Prepare for Marital Storms

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  During hurricane season here in my home state of Florida, we are reminded of one important thing over and over again. Here it is. How you do when the storm comes depends on what you did before the storm comes. That same thought applies to marriage relationships as well. We need to be prepared. …

October 13, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

8 Secrets of Conflict Resolution

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  In his book, Learning to Live with the Love of Your Life… And Loving It!, Dr. Neil Clark Warren provides eight secrets to working through conflict with your spouse. 1. Marriage is a “We” Business Dr. Warren says, “Any couple who gains a ‘we’ perspective eventually experiences great success in marriage.” Shift the focus of …

September 21, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Tried and True Technique for Marriage Communication

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  I’m a wordsmith.  I hang on every word that is said. I’m a literal listener.  My wife Susan is not. She’s a big picture person. She’s intuitive and reads emotions. Because of our differing styles of communication and information processing, whenever Susan and I have a tough topic we need to address, we use …