Marriage
Marriage is a part of most Americans. Learning how to be married takes practice and acquired tools. I hope these articles help you and your partner.
Marriage is a part of most Americans. Learning how to be married takes practice and acquired tools. I hope these articles help you and your partner.
The objective of this article is to provide an activity for couples–both those thinking of marriage, and those who already are married who want to enhance their relationship to do so in the arena of improving the emotional climate around the safety of expression.
By: Susan Adams, M. Ed. Continue reading
The objective of this article is to provide an exercise for couples – dating or married – for assessing trust that exists and building trust.
By: Susan Adams, M. Ed
Summary: We all carry different levels of trust based on our prior experiences. Continue reading
The objective of this article is to help couples achieve a satisfying sexual relationship.
By: Susan Adams, M. Ed
Summary: A mutually satisfying sexual relationship can be a lifetime of joy for a couple. However, it doesn’t happen magically–any more than verbal communication does. This article presents a discussion of how to develop good sexual communication, beginning in the courtship. Continue reading
The objective of this article is to help dating couples understand how to make connections with each other in order to make long lasting relationships.
By: Susan Adams, M. Ed.
Summary: The first issue in building communication that works in your relationship is understanding its importance to having intimacy. Continue reading
The objective of this article is to help people who fail to make emotional contact with others understand why that might be.
By: Susan Adams, M. Ed.
Summary: Real communication is important but can be difficult to master. This is why, without it, some people circle the dating world forever without ever getting connected to anyone. Continue reading
The objective of this article is to help dating couples who are thinking of marriage to identify some common danger signs in the relationship and to provide some guidance for treatment.
By: Susan Adams, M. Ed.
Summary: Premarital counseling is a good emotional checkup and a wise investment as it increases the odds for a successful marriage. Continue reading
The objective of this article is to point out some of the pitfalls involved in the breakup of marriages.
By: Susan Adams M.Ed.
Summary: Back several generations the most important value in marriage was staying together. Continue reading
The objective of this article is to outline the issues that create the most anxiety in couples considering marriage.
By: Susan Adams, M. Ed.
Summary: What are the subjects on which communication is especially difficult for couples approaching marriage? There are several that can present major problems. Continue reading
(no-marriage is based on a skill set between two people. Arranged marriages work well when the partners practice the skills of good marriages.)
The objective of this article is to help those who have experienced some kind of physical or sexual abuse to use some concrete tools for speaking up for themselves.
By: Susan Adams M.Ed.
Many people who have experienced some form of child sexual or physical abuse have learned that it is dangerous to speak up for what they want. Continue reading
