Managing Stress in Marriage

Most people are aware of the injurious personal costs of stress - those that harm the individual. However, we often do not consider the destructive interpersonal consequences - those that damage our relationships. Concerning marriage, the effects of stress can certainly present many difficult challenges. [See related article.]  But, your marriage can survive – and even thrive – despite encountering stress if you learn to manage it properly.

Causes of Stress in Marriage

Stress is a part of life.  There is simply no getting around it completely.  However, the more you learn about the causes, effects, and symptoms of stress the better you will understand how it impacts your life and your marriage.  Armed with this information, you can then take steps to manage stress more effectively, thereby strengthening and protecting the relationship between you and your spouse. [See related article.]

Quotes on Marriage, Family, and Love

‎Many readers have commented that they like the quotes we share about marriage, family, and love. Some are intended to be inspirational, some motivational, some thought provoking, and a few just plain humorous. Below are several of the quotes we have shared. Enjoy!

Returning from Work: 3 Most Important Times of Day

A speaker at a marriage conference recently made the statement: “The best times of the day to communicate with your partner are before leaving work, when returning home from work, and before going to bed.” It is certainly true that these are critical times of the day regarding marital relationships. But this is not necessarily the best time to “communicate”. There are definitely some “dos and don’ts” when it comes to communicating at these key times of the day.