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Will Your Next Marriage be Better? By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Discover the surprising statistics about second and third marriages, and why they have such a poor success rate. Whose Home for the Holidays? Simple Ways to Avoid Seasonal Conflicts with Your Partner By : Nancy Travers, LCSW Relationships can be especially trying during the holiday season. While we’re busy attending to what can seem like a million details, we can be putting undue stress on ourselves, our partners and our relationship. Irritating In-laws By : Alan Godwin Relationships Expert Jeff had a problem, the sense that he continually had to choose between two allegiances--his family and his wife Staying True to Your Dream By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert Many couples, once they have announced their marriage plans to family and friends, can be deluged with advice and ideas on what to do for the wedding. Whilst much of this information and enthusiasm can be supportive and inspiring sometimes other peoples’ ‘help’ and ‘assumptions’ can leave many a bride and groom surprised and bewildered. Outdoor Wedding : Handy Hints for Weddings in Parks, Reserves and Outdoor Settings By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert Outdoor Wedding : How to create an outdoor wedding ceremony Expert Author and Celebrant Wendy Haynes has some helpful tips on that. Resolving Conflict in Marriage: 3 Helpful Conflict Resolution Strategies For Couples By : Michael Lee Resolving conflict in marriage is not that hard, especially if you have an open heart and an open mind. Read this article and find out how resolving conflict in marriage can be as easy as a walk in the park. Useful Tips To Solve a Crisis In Your Married Life By : Christyn Young Married life is not always a path of roses; there can be sometimes thorns too. Frictions and altercations are natural to occur but they don’t pose a danger to the relationship. However there can be instances which threaten the relationship. If one of the partners cheats on the other and if the cheating is discovered by the other partner, the marriage will be in a crisis and the incident is sufficient to break the relationship up. Handy Hints for a Surprise Wedding By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert People want surprise weddings for many different reasons. It can be a way of holding the reins over what happens, it may be a way to keep the costs down, for others they just don’t want any fuss; and well, some people just like to stage a big surprise. However, for a surprise wedding to work there are certain things that can help to make your celebration to be a success. Tips on Getting to the Chapel on Time By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert The tradition of arriving late appears to be going out of the chapel door which is great news for the guests and in particular, the groom. There are usually a few challenges with having a late start for a wedding ceremony. What You Need to Know When Remarrying By : Jason Deines It is no secret that the divorce rate in the United States is high; not just for first marriages but for marriages the second and third time around. What is it that keeps people from having a successful marriage and breaking the divorce cycle? Let's Look at Our Reasons to Stay Together By : Susan Leigh When we are feeling frustrated or annoyed with our partner it can be all too easy to list the reasons why we should break up. It can be all too tempting to list another person's faults. But let's consider those all important reasons to stay together. Three Options for Troubled Marriages By : Alan Godwin Relationships Expert Professor Howard Hendricks once noted that troubled marriages have three options. They can: bail out, stick it out, or work it out. Let’s examine each of these. How to Organize a Wedding Ceremony By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert The following is an interview by Barry Densley, Past President of the Australian Federation of Civil Celebrants with expert marriage celebrant Wendy Haynes, the author of 'How to Create an Inspiring Wedding Ceremony'. Top 21 Must Know Key Elements About a Potentially Great Husband By : Wasya Wa Mukamba That another man, not me or another male-blood relative, may spend more time with any of you and get to know you better than I or even your mother, chilled my very being. Immediately, my fatherly instinct activated a desire to put some lessons about what I have observed as essentially key elements of young men who have the potential to be great husbands into a memorable format. Few Days in My Wife's Shoes By : Wasya Wa Mukamba I could not understand why my father was giving his in-laws the one cow that provided milk for our family. Through family discussions, I had learned that my father's family had given my mother's family more than the traditional token of appreciation, commonly known by the West as dowry..But it is the value of a good wife that has kept my mind thinking of my father's words... That said, the challenge of being in my wife's shoes for few days was humbling and revealing. 3 Must Check Traits in a Prospective Husband By : Wasya Wa Mukamba “Marry a man who loves to eat and there will be food for you and your children.” That was the advice given to my mother, as a young girl, by her grandmother. Money Problems In Marriage And How To Solve Them By : Michael Lee By learning about these money problems in marriage, you'll be able to find a balance between marriage and money. You'll be able to avoid making the same mistakes or getting into the same arguments as many other couples do. How To Keep Romance In Your Relationship By : RoseannaLeaton To make your relationship work in the long term it is important to not allow it to go stale. Unless you make an effort this is what most often happens. The Most Romantic Way To Propose Is Always The Best By : RoseannaLeaton The way in which you propose makes a big difference to not just that moment but also to your future together. If you are going to do it, then do it properly. 12 Tips in Keeping Things Interesting Between You and Your Spouse By : Author T. L. Herrin Balancing a busy work schedule while taking care of your family may leave and your spouse with less time for each other. These creative tips may help you create a special schedule that involves just you and your spouse while helping to strengthen your marriage. RELIEVE MARITAL STRESS WITH BETTER COMMUNICATION By : Dr. David Rainham Does your marriage or relationship relieve stress - or create it? Although a good marriage is major source of happiness, work schedules, money, children and relatives can make a fulfilling relationship hard to achieve. Perhaps a more fundamental problem in marriage is that men and women are so different. Historically, men are the strong, silent hunters and fighters and woman are the homemakers and nurturers (although roles are changing now!). In general, men and women also have different styles Sex and Power By : Nancy Travers, LCSW Studies indicate that celebrities are no more likely to have affairs than the average person. But they live in a world that commonly presents opportunities for casual sex, making it easier and less risky and sometimes, even enabled. Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT, Director of Clinical Programming at Life Healing Center in Santa Fe says that public figures feed off the constant attention and validation from others. A Ten Cow Woman (or How To Really Love Your Wife!) By : Tobin Crenshaw A beautiful story of romance and value. Words to immediately remove from your vocabulary. And how to really show passionate love to your spouse. Relationship Problems – Some day your Prince will come! By : The Relationship Rehab Coach Will your soul mate search yield a prince or spawn a frog? What a Cold Shower Taught Me About Communication By : Shela Dean We communicate with our partner all day long, everything from see-you-later good-byes to we-need-to-talk thorny issues. It's amazing how often even the simplest communication can be misunderstand. George Barnard Shaw was right when he said, "The problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place." Be careful in what you say AND be especially careful in what you hear. In-laws and Marriage By : Alan Godwin Relationships Expert When a marital union takes second place to the parent-child relationship, bad things happen. Resentments form, tensions increase, and alienation sets in. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Can Opposites be Compatible? By : RoseannaLeaton Making a relationship work is more dependent on your attitude than upon the nuts and bolts of compatibility. Tolerance and respect lie at the heart of compatibility. Improve Your Marriage: Schedule a Marriage Check Up By : Robert Pagliarini How strong is your marriage or relationship with your significant other? You may think you know, but are you sure? Here's how to make sure it is as strong as it can be... Relationship Problems – Dealing with Infidelity By : The Relationship Rehab Coach At the end of the day, you don’t have to go out for a Kit Kat Bar if you’ve got Lady Godiva Truffles at home! Annie's Affair and Aftermath By : Lilly Partha This article describes how one of my patients, Annie, lost her usual sense of rationality and balance and became involved in an extramarital affair, one that she did not even enjoy. It nearly destroyed her happy marriage of 25 years, but she was able to come out of it clean and restore her marriage. Her self-esteem and self-respect, however, will take some time to be restored. Asking For What You Want In Relationships By : RoseannaLeaton Sometimes we need to be reminded that our partner is not in fact a mind reader. Sometimes a person needs to be told about things, and not just left to guess. How to Get the Most Out of Your Wedding Day By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert After all the time you have spent planning and preparing for your wedding day, when the time arrives you will want to get the most out of it. It is very easy for the hours to pass in a whirlwind and suddenly it’s over! Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your celebration: The Porcupine Dance By : Alan Godwin Relationships Expert All relationships involve conflict, but they need one which allows problems to be solved instead of stored only to be resurrected in later arguments. Most dances require practice but not the porcupine dance. We have to practice not getting caught up in it. HOW TO GET YOUR SPOUSE TO HEAR YOU By : Mort Fertel Recently I had a series of private phone sessions with a person who was very frustrated. Listen to how this person described their situation. I bet you’ll be able to relate to it. This person said they felt trapped in their basement trying to communicate with their spouse via Morse Code. They said they were banging on the pipes trying desperately to be heard. They would bang on the pipes and wait for a response. Bang and wait…bang and wait…bang and wait. But each time they finished banging, there was silence. No matter how hard they banged and no matter how long they waited; their spouse never heard them. IS YOUR MARRIAGE CRUSHING YOU LIKE A GRAPE? By : Mort Fertel Have you ever been to a winery? Hi. My name is Mort Fertel, author of Marriage Fitness. Can you imagine what it would be like to be one of those grapes? Really…play along with me here for a moment. Date Night Won't Keep the Spark Alive By : Shela Dean Date night. It's not enough to overcome boredom and laziness or to keep the spark alive. To do that, you need to have the dating mindset, even after marriage. 3 Qualities That Can Make a Man Fall in Love and Stay in Love with You By : David Carter A lot of women today simply do not understand what is it exactly that men want in a woman they'd like to build a long-lasting relationship with. Some women don't seem to have a clue as to what qualities men find both attractive and valuable in a woman for the purpose of developing a fulfilling romantic relationship. This article serves to help women to understand three of the most important qualities that great guys (and therefore, great husbands) are looking for in their ideal woman. Where Did My Knight In Shining Armor Go? By : Junesteedlifecoach.com Did you think that one man must be responsible for ensuring that your life is filled with rose petals and sunshine? Surely, you joust! Gratitude, affection, loyalty and self sacrifice should always be priorities in a relationship. Society has often stressed the 'me' in a relationship, rather than the 'we'. Would it not be fair to ask ourselves how well society's advice has worked for us? Speech for the Father of the Bride By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert Speeches at a wedding are a perfect opportunity to express gratitude and appreciation for those people in your lives that you love dearly. It is not often that we get given the full attention of everyone present to speak from the heart about each other. This is a valuable moment in a wedding celebration. I was recently asked if I could provide ideas for the speech by the father of the bride, the best man and bridesmaids. Be Balanced on Balance By : Shela Dean We hear (and talk) a lot about living a balanced life. Women especially are obsessed with the idea of donning the have-it-all do-it-all Superwoman cape. Somehow “being balanced” has come to mean that every minute of every day should be like carrying an overloaded tray on your head—without dropping it—that contains every aspect of your life that you attend to simultaneously. Since that’s impossible, it’s no wonder that we so often feel like balancing-act-failures. Enough! It’s time to step back and take a broader “on balance” perspective. Affair-Proofing Your Marriage By : Alan Godwin Relationships Expert Actually, a marriage can’t be affair “proofed.” Given the nature of human nature, it’s always possible for husbands or wives to violate the marital trust Call in Sick: Love Sick By : Shela Dean Time. It is relentlessly ticking away. You can’t make more of it and regardless of the bazillion “time-saving” tips you implement, you can’t save it. You only have so much of it. How much? Maybe a lot. Then again, maybe a lot less than you think. The only thing over which you have any control is how you spend it in the moment. Have Sex: It's Good for the Kids By : Shela Dean If asked, most busy moms would say they choose having sex with their sweetheart over mopping the jelly-sticky floor, folding the mountain-high pile of laundry, or putting the toys away for the billionth time. In reality, it’s the floor, laundry and toys that far too often get priority. Having a great relationship and healthy sex life, however, is better for your kids than a clean floor, clean clothes, and a clean playroom. How To Survive Your Partner's Infidelity In 3 Steps By : Christyn Young Any individual who is facing infidelity issues in their relationship first needs to sort out, any omissions or commissions, whether it is physical or mental, happened or happening, with the individual herself. The Extramarital Affair - When You Have to Talk About It By : Christyn Young The admission of an affair has been made and the other has chosen to forgive. The two have decided to remain together. Ideally, it would be best to put the whole messy affair behind and move forward. STRESS, WORK and FATHERS By : Dr. David Rainham Children from strong families where they are nurtured and taught (mostly by example) the skills and attitudes they need seem to do the best. Traditionally it’s been the mother who plays the dominant role in running the home and childrearing, and the working mother who worries about not being home enough. But what about the working father? In an uncertain and stressing economy, it can be difficult for a working father to put family time first. What should you learn about the path of Marriage? By : Paul Friedman Expert in Marriage As crazy as it is, hardly any attention is placed on marital education in our societies and cultures. People, for the most part, do not have a sense that there is a need for marital education. Young Children at a Wedding By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert If you are considering having children at your wedding a little bit of planning can make for some very happy little guests. You may want to provide some activities for them that won’t stretch your budget. Top 10 Hints and Tips for a Personal Same Sex Ceremony By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert Celebrant Wendy Haynes offers some great tips and hints on how to create a personal same sex ceremony. Passionate or Sensible Marriage: Can You Have It All? By : Doc Dreyfus I often hear people, patients and friends, ponder the issue of whether they should choose a mate about whom they feel passionate or should they choose a partner with whom they feel comfortable. They also question whether it is possible to have a passionate relationship that spans years. This article explores these issues through by presenting the case of Joe and Mel, two men who want different things in a relationship and how they go about resolving their issues. A Marriage That’s Built To Last By : Kiki Ramsey Life Coach Over the past couple of months I have had many discussions with clients and friends about the state of their relationship or lack of relationship. One question continues to pop up, how do you make it work? This question has been asked since the beginning of time and the answer is simple. It takes hard work and dedication to make a relationship work. If you don’t have the fortitude to withstand trials and tribulations I’m afraid you might be in for a rude awakening. How to Be an Excellent Wife and Mother By : Christina Sponias As a mother, you have a basic role in your family. You have to be a mother for your children, and a mother for your husband. You have also to keep being a girlfriend for him, without letting your new obligations transform your relationship into something boring. You need the guidance of the unconscious mind in your dreams in order to understand how to be a romantic wife, and how to be a mother who helps her children develop their own personality. Dating, Courting, Wedding, Children bearing, Arguing, Suffering, Divorcing and more suffering By : Paul Friedman Expert in Marriage As a society we are doing very poorly, in the area of marriage and family life, with more than one in two marriages ending in divorce Two Career Families: Contracting for Intimacy By : Doc Dreyfus The days of a single model for marriage are over. Now there are multiple models. No longer is it the rule for the man to bear the sole responsibility for bringing home the proverbial bacon while the woman is responsible for caring for the home and children. In some marriages it is the woman who is the primary wage earner while the man assumes the role of homemaker and primary caregiver. As women’s roles change in our society so does the nature of marriage change. How to Create a Perfect Wedding Ceremony with Flower Girls and Page Boys – the Really Young Ones! By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert It can be delightful to have young children be in the bridal party and a part of the ceremony however for everyone to enjoy the experience ensure that you think well about the logistics; it really can make all the difference. Getting young children to walk down the aisle on your wedding day is very different to getting them to run to daddy or Uncle Bruce at the front when you are doing a wedding rehearsal. When Turtles Marry By : Alan Godwin Relationships Expert “You could cut the tension in that house with a knife.” When Tigers Marry By : Alan Godwin Relationships Expert Steve and Cindy were “tigers”. The Marriage Light By : Paul Friedman Expert in Marriage There is something very special about a loving marriage, a successful marriage. The Case for Putting Out By : Lisa Hayes The bottom line is sex is not optional if you want an emotionally healthy marriage, at least if you’re married to a man. It’s part of the reason there is usually a very high degree of connection in the beginning stages of relationships. There is usually a lot of sex. Extra Marital Affairs: Could They Happen To Me? By : Daniela Roher, Ph.D. How do we know we are at risk? There are many factors that contribute to having an affair. In my article, and link to my FREE eBook, I impart valuable information and insights regarding the topic of Affairs. Wedding and Wedding Reception Venues - Understanding How Alcohol Factors In To The Pricing By : bob johnson The serving of wine, beer, alcohol at wedding venues, wedding reception locations such as the Event Gallery of The Cotton Company adds costs for the right to serve. This article explains some of the additonal costs the wedding location is likely to incur. Unique perspective of the owner showing why if the wine is not consumed on premise then the cost for the wedding site is not as high. Choosing the Perfect Setting for Your Wedding Ceremony By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert Nowadays there seem to be no limits to possible wedding venues. People are getting married in all sorts of weird and wonderful places: skydiving, hot air balloons, under water, even live on television! Whatever you choose for your wedding, make sure the novelty value doesn’t overshadow the actual ceremony itself. Marriage Guidance – True Love Is Always Worth Fighting For! By : Dave Islington If your relationship is worth saving you need to act fast. A happy and long lasting relationship is the best we can achieve in this life emotionally. Every effort we make to do this is never a waste of time if we find true love in the end. The Ushers – The Meeters and Greeters! By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert The act of welcoming guests to a ceremony or celebration is quite often overlooked and definitely under-rated. However, the ritual of ‘meeting and greeting’ plays an important role in bringing the guests together and creating a relaxed atmosphere. The Roles of the Bridal Party (Attendants, Guardian Angels, Inner Circle...) By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert Your bridal party (whatever you decide to call them) can make your wedding at the very best, fabulous… and at the very worst, a nightmare… so choose well. Let’s look at the role of the best man (or best woman) and the chief bridesmaid (or chief bride’s man!) and what you might want them to do for you! Is Long Distance Relationship Possible to Live Through? By : Joshua Nyamache Let's face it. Having a long distance relationship is not easy at all. It requires sacrifice. The feelings of loneliness that comes being so far apart and the paranoia that is present is something that you have to work through. You have to learn to accept and deal with these feelings. Love Is A Ten Letter Word By : Josanne Anthony When we married our husbands, we were so in love. But after some time, we aren't quite sure anymore. This will help you to understand marital love a little better. How To Keep Your Man Happy By Being Confident By : Dave Islington Most men do not like needy women or women with low self esteem. Men don't have the patience to keep reassuring someone nor do they notice the signs that someone needs a confidence boost. It's all a bit complicated and a bit of a turn off for most men. So if you need to know how to keep your man happy it's by being confident. How Do I Save My Marriage and Make It Exciting Again By : Dave Islington If you are wondering ‘how do I save my marriage and make it exciting again', it's probably because you feel that it's on the verge of collapse or you're afraid you might be losing your spouses love. This article is designed to help you understand what you need to do. IN PRAISE OF MARRIAGE By : DR LEONARD ROSMARIN Marriages are going down the drain at an alarming rate. Many of those that seem to be surviving are fraught with terrible tensions and anxieties. Thus, it seems foolhardy on my part to sing the praises of what some people refer to contemptuously as “an institution.” Sex in Long-Term Relationships By : Nancy Travers, LCSW Sex in a committed relationship can be affected by the partners’ ages, experience, culture and religious or moral beliefs, among other factors. It is your and your partner’s responsibility to preserve the enthusiasm and ardor of the sex you once enjoyed. This takes imagination, creativity, and romance. Some effort is required in order to obtain and maintain a good sex life. The Investment that Saves a Marriage By : Lisa Hayes When a marriage is in trouble it takes a ton of energy. Saving a relationship that is tanking takes energy. Ending a relationship that feels beyond repair, takes a lot of energy. Sick relationships require a lot of attention no matter what the outcome is. Not to mention they are expensive in every imaginable way. I’ve ended relationships with men that I wasn’t even married to that cost me tens of thousands of dollars and left me emotionally bankrupt. Overcoming Walls that Build Between Married Couples By : Marci Payne Do you find it hard to balance being a parent and a spouse? Do your kids seem to need so much of your time right now? Is there no energy at the end of the day for your marriage? It probably doesn’t surprise you that finding time to be alone with your spouse after you have kids can be challenging. Yet, one thing growing families aren't always aware of is how anxiety can build walls between couples. Are You To Blame For Your Wife’s Anger At You? 5 Key Questions That Let You Know The Truth. By : Buck Johnson A lot of men complain, “My wife is often angry with me!” Living with an angry spouse or lover is not much fun. If your wife is angry with you, life can be miserable and of course you want to do something about it. Ask these 5 questions of yourself to find out if you're to blame and what to do about it. Ways to Save Your Marriage Alone By : Dave Islington Today we are confronted with so many things coming at us from so many directions. With all these stresses in life it's hard to keep our marriage strong. This article will give you advice on ways to save your marriage alone; it's aimed at all the overly stressed hectic people who still want to make their marriage work. A Stronger Marriage Is Possible By : Laura Parker Marriage is not always made in heaven. Relationships are work and people are never perfect. When you make a covenant commitment before God and your family members to make it work you have to be willing to do whatever it takes to make sure it is more than just a piece of paper. There are steps that many may need to take to ensure they can stick through the tough times especially when you feel like giving up. Renewal of Vows Celebration By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert Celebrating a renewal of vows is a very special moment. It is a wonderful opportunity to give thanks for all that a couple have shared and also to affirm all that they are looking forward to. It is a great time to laugh at all the funny things, reminisce on the highlights, reflect upon the sad times and name the strengths. How to Get That Spark Back By : Lisa Hayes Pull out your photo album. Find some pictures of yourself right before you met your honey and the first few weeks you were together. Who was that woman? Where did she go? I can guarantee you this. If you can find her, you are at least 90% of the way down the road back to, not just sparks, but fireworks in your marriage. Bad Ideas About Marriage Die Hard, But Good Ones Live Longer. By : Paul W. Anderson, Ph.D. It took a long time for the idea that the earth was flat to die out and not affect how people ran their lives. Likewise, the idea blood did not circulate in the human body was a bad idea that did not extinguish easily. Bad ideas about how to do marriage may also take a while to change. Should You Try to Get Your Husband Back from Another Woman? By : Jan Gamm There are men who write advisory articles about how to get your husband back from another woman. When a lady writes on the same subject a different take is offered on a situation that never fails to enrage the entire female fraternity. The perfect wedding finale By : Anabel Scott Are you looking for a way to make your wedding special and a night for your guests to remember? Why not end the day with some of these unforgettable ideas. Why So Many Marriages Fail By : DR LEONARD ROSMARIN Divorce is now so common that it has become a fact of life. What is wrong with all these people? Who Will You Choose for Your Bridal Party? By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert It is important that you surround yourself with the people that you love and want by your side for this very special occasion. You may wish to follow tradition and have equal attendants for the bride and groom or you can create your own style… anything goes! Wacky Wedding Locations By : Anabel Scott If you want a wedding that's not your usual church or garden location, why not look into some of these wacky destination weddings. Working with Difficult Thoughts By : Sheryl Paul As the majority of my clients come to me seeking help with their anxiety, I’d like to offer a detailed approach for working with negative or unwanted thoughts. Personal Financial Habits are an example of Business Financial Behavior By : Dr. Taffy Wagner How you manage your personal finances is what will happen in business. You are the same person with the same habits unless you take action to change them. Arguing with Husband about Your Lack of Business By : Dr. Taffy Wagner Husband and wives experiencing some frustration due to her the wife's lack of business. Strategies for turning her business around and removing the stress centered around finances. Finding Help for a Troubled Marriage Isn't Hard By : Mo Simpson Has your marriage reached the point where you're looking for help for troubled marriage? Then provided that one or both of you REALLY want to save your marriage, you can find that help and you can turn your marriage around. Marriage Infidelity Doesn't Have to Mean the End of a Marriage By : Mo Simpson Marriage infidelity is a tough place to come back from, so if your spouse has been unfaithful, or you have, and you still want to save your marriage you can. Cheating doesn't necessarily mean the end, it just means that if you're going to save your marriage you're going to have to do some work. Saving My Marriage From A Disaster That May Have Happened By : Ingrid Margaret A horrific disaster that has taken place may have taken a toll on a married couple’s life and may possibly lead to a break up. If you are in such situation, and wondering “saving my marriage” is still possible, there are some important things that you should be aware of to stop the divorce. DIY Table Markers By : Anabel Scott A large pebble covered with silver leaf makes an unusual and thoroughly inventive way for guests to identify their table numbers. Choosing your wedding photographer By : Anabel Scott There are no shortage of people out there calling themselves wedding photographers but how many of them could do your wedding justice? How to Save a Failing Marriage - Embrace Conflict By : Dave Islington In many states, all a husband or wife has to do to end the relationship is state to the court that there are "irreconcilable differences" and the court will grant the divorce. But, in any marriage, there should be irreconcilable differences. The best way to save a failing marriage is to embrace the conflict that is inherent in a close partnership between two people. Wedding Catering By : Anabel Scott Modern couples are used to dining in fine restaurants and are exposed to a greater variety of flavours from every corner of the globe. It’s not surprising, then, that brides and grooms today place so much emphasis on serving delicious, high quality food at their wedding in the knowledge that the food can make or break the reception. How to Create Your Wedding Guest Book and Treasured Wedding Ceremony Mementoes By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert Get expert advice on how to create a treasured wedding guest book and other ways you can create treasured memories of your wedding ceremony. Tips on How to Write the Best Man or Best Woman's Wedding Speech By : Wendy Haynes, Ceremony & Family Rituals Expert The best man’s speech usually follows after the Father of the Bride and the Groom (and Bride). For many people public speaking is a nerve wracking experience. However, with preparation, planning and a few guidelines it is a great opportunity to share some lighthearted moments and to speak from the heart. Who Goes Where? Wedding Seating Charts By : Anabel Scott Seat your guests in style. A seating plan is essential of you wish to avoid chaos at your wedding. Your guests will also feel more comfortable if they know where they should be sitting and are seated next to those with whom they are likely to get along. Romance Tips for Busy Moms By : Ministers Michael and Wanda Collins You're trying to survive in the business world, raise children, plan for the future, and keep your sanity in tact. But what about your love life? Is your husband getting the attention he needs or just a cold shoulder? Well, it's time to refocus and make romance a priority. Five Successful Marriage Tips for Surviving the Recession By : Ministers Michael and Wanda Collins Here are five successful marriage tips for those of you struggling to survive the recession. You see, unless you were alive during the Great Depression, you likely cannot say you've seen the economy in worse condition. Unemployment is on the rise and foreclosure is at an all time high. As a result, divorce is steadily increasing. Here a few practical tips you can implement that will keep the stress levels in your marriage to a minimum during this challenging time. What's On Your To-Do List? By : Lisa Hayes There is a myth that says relationships, marriage in particular, are hard work. They certainly don’t have to be. That said, they do not run well on autopilot. You can’t just point a relationship in a specific direction and let it go while giving your time and attention to everything else in your life. The relationship is likely to go off course. Unfortunately, often, the only time a relationship gets top priority with regards to energy, is when it has already gone off course.
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