Married Life

After a couple of years of marriage, you may start to wonder where all the passion has gone and question why that wonderful feeling of being in love has disappeared on you so soon. When you reminisce, don’t beat yourself up with questions of what wen...

After a couple of years of marriage, you may start...

Communication: Without effective communication between a husband and wife, marriage won’t last long. The effectiveness of your communication should not be measured by how long you talk, however, but by the level of understanding reached and how well ...

Communication: Without effective communication bet...

One of the most popular analogies we use at our Love and Respect Conferences describes the differences between men and women in terms of pink and blue. Women look at the world through pink sunglasses, while men look at that same world through blue su...

One of the most popular analogies we use at our Lo...

The family is that brick which forms the foundation of a society. It is composed of individuals that have permanent relations established between them. Most importantly, it possesses almost a majority of the different kinds of personal relations. Bec...

The family is that brick which forms the foundatio...

In the excitement of a new romance, it seems easy and natural to communicate your love for the other person. After marriage, however, many couples settle into a routine in which one or both partners feel as though they are taken for granted. Don't le...

In the excitement of a new romance, it seems easy ...

I've gathered some tips to help you keep things on track as you step into the “real world” of married life. Some are serious, some light-hearted, but all can help you remember exactly why you got married in the first place and what it is you love so ...

I've gathered some tips to help you keep things on...

21. Think before speaking. It sounds simple, but snapping out every critical thought that pops into your head is easy when you become comfortable with your mate. Make the effort to soften the delivery (“It would really help me if you could remember t...

21. Think before speaking. It sounds simple, but s...

Putting yourself down in front of him is another way of insulting his taste in women. If he is with you, it's because he wants to be. Poor self-esteem and a "void" in your life is terrible for marriage. Make sure you still have a fun and interesting ...

Putting yourself down in front of him is another w...

Seemingly, most of us are engulfed by a blitzing media that sells everything from lingerie to exotic cars with some gorgeous blonde or brunette sitting next to it. An idea that if it's candy to the eyes, it will sell to the general public more readil...

Seemingly, most of us are engulfed by a blitzing m...

Two people meet, they fall in love - that happens, in a multitude of different ways, thousands of times all over the world. Then, if they're lucky and everything goes well, they decide that since they love each other so much, they want to stay togeth...

Two people meet, they fall in love - that happens,...

India and Pakistan In the Indian subcontinent, a marriage is reserved to three days of customs and traditions. The Mehndi is the event where you put henna on the bride and groom's hands. Marked by traditional songs and dances, it sometimes extends to...

India and Pakistan In the Indian subcontinent, a m...

"Dating" as it is currently practiced in much of the world does not exist among Muslims -- where a young man and woman (or boy/girl) are in a one-on-one intimate relationship, spending time together alone, "getting to know each other" in a very deep ...

"Dating" as it is currently practiced in much of t...

Happy Couples Are: Good communicators Have shared goals Can agree on practical and domestic issues Are sexually compatible Know how to resolve conflict Have me and us time If you scored 6-19: You don't need me to tell you that your relationship is dy...

Happy Couples Are: Good communicators Have shared ...

"And among His signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and he has put love and mercy between your (hearts)..." Qu'ran 30:21 "I recommend that you treat women with goodness. The ...

"And among His signs is this, that He created for ...