Do you trust your spouse? Trust is a function of predictability. You trust your spouse, when s/he responds and acts predictably. That sounds very simple, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not. Trust is a huge factor in a marriage or relationship and that fact is brought to light when one spouse cheats. Trust is shattered and …
Trust and Affection: Do you Really Trust Your Spouse or Partner? Read More »
It may seem obvious that an emotional connection will enable Warm Magic Moments. An emotional connection does trigger Warm Magic Moments. However, what you think of as an emotional connection may be an emotional connection in disguise. A great deal of time, energy and money is spent in our culture attempting to create “romance” or …
Sex is a “hot” topic! (A little play on words.) It is. Truly. Sex is a part of you and the marriage that reaches down and touches the very core of how you perceive and feel about you. Nothing stirs your sense of vulnerability more than to expose your nakedness of body, mind and spirit …
Are you a Team? Warm Magic Moments are given the possibility for life in your relationship of deep emotional investment if you together can manage the things of your life. The capacity to function as a well oiled team, making and following through on problems and decisions related to money, children, extended family, career choices, …
9 Traits that will Guarantee Effective Teamwork in a Marriage Read More »
A couple that resolves conflict quickly and painlessly encourages Magic Moments. Not all marriages suffer from conflict. I’m talking primarily about verbal conflict. Some couples say they never “fight.” And, they don’t. They find a way to cope and manage differences without resorting to verbal assaults. I would guess that 15-25% of marriages find conflict …
Mindsets that Generate Magic Moments in a Marriage: Conflict Resolution Read More »
I’m presenting 10 mature mindsets that generate an inviting atmosphere for Magic Moments to occur in your Marriage. This article speaks about the second characteristic of a mature mindset: awareness of your spouse or partner. The first characteristic: respect for self. Awareness of your spouse calls attention to the depth of your knowledge about your …
Awareness of Your Spouse Leads to Magic Moments in Your Marriage Read More »
A prominent message sent to the bride and groom upon getting married is, “You are losing your personal freedom.” Isn’t the phrase “tying the knot” interesting? It speaks of a strangle hold, a constriction and losing the capacity to be free. Pranks speak to this loss of personal freedom. Here’s a prank played from my …
Shift #2: From Losing my Personal Freedom to Enhancing my Personal Freedom Read More »
A huge majority of those I’ve worked with over the years regarding their marriage problems profess first and foremost that they are looking for changes in their spouse. If only s/he would be more communicative, be more emotional, be more caring, listen better, not focus so much on work, not have friends be the center …
Shifts You REALLY Want to Make to Create Magic Moments in a Marriage Read More »
Reminder: If you missed my blog on Magic Moments, go here now to review: https://saveamarriageforever.com/the-reality-of-magic-moments-in-a-marriage/ Warning: Don’t shame on you. I am usually terribly reluctant to share ideals or a vision of what is possible. The reason: many feel guilty, inadequate or discouraged because they are not there. Rather than use the ideals or vision as …
Mature Mindsets that Lead to Magic Moments in a Marriage Read More »
The Reality of Magic Moments in a Marriage What are you looking for or what do you expect in your marriage? Here’s my educated guess, after having talked to literally thousands over the decades about their primary relationship: You want Magic Moments. Here are some examples of a Magic Moment: You look into each other’s …
