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  1. Forgiveness. . .What's it for?
    On Sep 28, 2007
    Forgiveness is a gift to yourself.
  2. The truth about relationship expectations
    On Sep 28, 2007
    Unfulfilled expectations can harm a relationship.
  3. . . . And if all else fails?
    On Sep 28, 2007
    What to do when you've tried everything and your relationship still seems to be failing.
  4. . . . And if all else fails?, Part 2
    On Sep 28, 2007
    What to do when you've tried everything and your relationship still seems to be failing.
  5. . . . And if all else fails?, Part 3
    On Sep 28, 2007
    What to do when you've tried everything and your relationship still seems to be failing.
  6. . . . And if all else fails?, Part 4
    On Sep 28, 2007
    What to do when you've tried everything and your relationship still seems to be failing.
  7. Married women have more sexual difficulties than single women...
    On Sep 28, 2007
    Who reports sexual function problems? Empirical evidence from Britain's 2000 National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles Sex
  8. Bringing home the bacon
    On Sep 28, 2007
    As many as 20 percent of wives make more money than husbands.
  9. Rutgers researchers scientifically link dancing ability to...
    On Sep 28, 2007
    Dance has long been recognized as a signal of courtship in many animal species, including humans. Better dancers presumably attract...
  10. The active role of silence
    On Sep 28, 2007
    It's kind of Zen-like to say this, but one of the most important parts of any conversation is the silence. Silence can serve many...
  11. True love
    On Sep 28, 2007
    Len and I are doing OK; for one, we don't argue as much as we used to. But something is still missing, some spark that used to be...
  12. Sharing power in marriage
    On Sep 28, 2007
    You're paying the bills, thinking about nothing in particular, when it suddenly hits you, "Why am I the one who always has to...
  13. Tips smooth way for successful relationships
    On Sep 28, 2007
    Relationships are like flowers - most can benefit from a little TLC, said Charlotte Shoup Olsen, Kansas State University Research...
  14. Marriage material
    On Sep 28, 2007
    What are the qualities you look for in a potential husband or wife? Have you ever dated someone you were crazy about, yet wished you...
  15. Building a great marriage
    On Sep 28, 2007
    We've all heard the statistic that 51 percent of marriages end in divorce. Do you hear that and sit in awe? Or, do you just shrug...
  16. Do opposites attract or do birds of a feather flock together?
    On Sep 28, 2007
    New research involving newlyweds finds that what is important in attracting people to one another may not be important in making...
  17. Only if you are married - Your happiness will make your...
    On Sep 28, 2007
    New research by University of Warwick researcher Nick Powdthavee reveals that a married man or woman is significantly more satisfied...
  18. 8 keys to lasting love
    On Sep 28, 2007
    My granddaughter, Merritt Miles, was the inspiration for this CD, 8 Keys to Lasting Love . When Merritt was five years old I read...
  19. Newlyweds and that green stuff
    On Sep 28, 2007
    New relationships are wonderful and challenging. Here is a continuation of a past column to newlyweds on how to handle financial...
  20. Money tips for newlyweds
    On Sep 28, 2007
    With its warm weather, long days and flowers in full bloom, it's no wonder that June is the most popular month for weddings. But...

"Happily ever after" -- or at least most of the time -- is the goal when couples take vows. But if they've taken the time to ask the tough questions before they take the leap, they know marriage takes emotional work. We discuss everything you need to know about building and maintaining a strong marriage, covering topics like secrets to a lasting marriage, the key role of friendship, long-term passion and intimacy, the balance of power, effects on your tax situation, the spiritual side of your union, and the importance of humor and empathy. And for the inevitable downturns, we offer advice on fighting fairly, how to cope with a nagging spouse, money issues, how relationship stress affects you and your kids, knowing the right words to say at the right time and when silence is golden, forgiveness, signs of cheating, preventing infidelity and what to do when you've tried everything else. Experts like Claudia and David Arp provide marriage builders to strengthen your marriage, too!

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