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Author: Paul Linus

What are arranged marriages and why it is on rise in America

What are arranged marriages and why it is on rise in America

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Arranged marriages are, simply put, marriages arranged by one’s parents or family members. Unlike love marriages where two people meet, fall in love, understand each other and know each other well before they decide to get married, arranged marriages involve meeting one’s future partner at a formal occasion in the company of friends and family members, interacting a few times and then, deciding to get married to have respectful relationships. Here are more details on the intricacies of an arranged marriage. Finding the Future Life Partner The process of finding the appropriate partner or matchmaking and to have respectful relationships is usually undertaken by the parents, who would normally place an advertisement in the papers, spread the word around in their social circle and ...
Should You Take Him Back? Is he interested or just friendly?

Should You Take Him Back? Is he interested or just friendly?

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How do you know when to take him back or leave? How do you know is he interested or just friendly? There is no right or wrong answer, but there are a few telltale signs that distinguish a relationship that is having a few problems from one that is entirely broken. After an Emotional Affair When your partner has betrayed your trust with an emotional affair, the decision to leave the relationship or stay and work it out can be especially difficult. Before you decide, make sure he knows exactly why you are upset. For example, if boyfriend wants to be friends, be very specific about why you felt his behavior was inappropriate. Was he hiding calls or emails? Lying about spending time with his friend? Make sure your partner understands what an emotional affair really is and why it i...
Godly relationships tips: Stay in love, avoid poor communication

Godly relationships tips: Stay in love, avoid poor communication

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Stay in Love Married couples who have remained together through all the tough times and challenges of life do so because they are still in love with each other and believe it is one of the important Godly relationships in life. Everyone knows one of these cute little couples who go everywhere together and just really seem to enjoy the company of the other. So how do these long-married couples do it? Well, adoring couples actually adore one another. This may not be a common word in use today but it is highly regarded in literature as an esteemed word used only for the closest and most intimate Godly relationships. Adoration in this context means to love, worship, and idolize another. Adoration is glorifying another through a demonstrated love. It's active, real, and alive. Marr...
Is it I love you husband phrase makes married couple happy

Is it I love you husband phrase makes married couple happy

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There’s a contradictory to it that just saying I love you husband or wife makes married couple happy. It may be true in some cases but not in every one’s life. Some couples just seem perfect for each other. They get along well, have fun together, show love and respect for one another, and stay together for the long haul. However, a perfect image on the outside doesn't mean they don't have problems. Happy, loving couples just know how to navigate the rough waters that are inevitable in any long-term relationship and know how much emphatic is the phrase I love you husband or wife. These ten tips can help couples have a healthy and happy relationship: Develop a Realistic View of Committed Relationships Recognize that the crazy, heart-pounding infatuation couples experience when t...
Incompatibility in marriage? Resolve relationship problems with these tips

Incompatibility in marriage? Resolve relationship problems with these tips

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Relationship challenges are much more easily handled if the early signs of difficulty are identified before they become a problem and before it reaches to the stage of incompatibility in marriage for married couples. Effective, open, loving communication is the vital element needed to head off problems before they can get to the point of hurting someone, or before the relationship becomes ineffectual. In any relationship, but especially a marriage relationship, the couple should always be ready to discuss the most basic of issues like sex, children, and money. In the best of situations, these should be discussed before committing to a life-long relationship like marriage. Because imperfect people are involved in relationships, then relationships will be incompatibility in marriage. ...
Marriage management: Dating tips for spouses

Marriage management: Dating tips for spouses

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Sometime after the newlywed glow fades, a husband and wife may wonder, "Where did the romance go?" Marriage management expert says courtship is full of excitement. Married life is full of responsibilities. Couples soon get busy with chores, managing finances, raising children, and keeping up with extended families. The tragically high divorce statistics are a reflection of too many couples investing all of their energy almost everywhere except for in their respectful relationships. When that happens, the husband and wife become estranged emotionally and physically. Schedule Dates Marriage management expert adds Marriage Meetings are a great way to keep respectful relationships on track. Couples who conduct them gain physical and emotional intimacy, which means more sex and rom...