Watching what you say
"The pen is mightier than the sword." This statement has been true for many years. Our words have a big impact upon ourselves and everyone around us. Watching what you say can be an easy task or it can be a very difficult task. Everyone has different personalities and can take what you say very differently. Be polite and be aware of a situation. You may say something that you mean a certain way, but the person you are talking to may interpret what you have said differently. Be clear on what you are speaking about and understand your subject.
Staying motivated to be with your spouse takes hard work, dedication, and a lot of time. Over half of marriages end in divorce. This sad statistic is a reminder that couples must learn how to stop emotional cheating in their marriages and work on their marriage daily. Emotional cheating is when you start paying more attention to another person outside your marriage. You may not have done anything with this person, but you find yourself attracted to them emotionally. Emotional cheating refers to the following:
Most of us have moments in our lives when we don't like who we are and wish we could be someone else. We unfairly judge ourselves against others who may be top performers in their field and we forget to appreciate who we are as individuals. Once we start on that slippery slope, our judgments slide over to the people we meet every day, our friends and our families. It's a good idea to evaluate where you are and where your perceptions of other people originate from time to time and we have some tips for starting that process. 
As a human race we learn new things everyday. We learn things that help us become more educated and observant and better as a human race; and we also learn that we can be betrayed and hurt by people we love and that are close to us; making them an enemy. How do we change our attitude about our enemies and learn to love them when they have hurt us? It is a daily struggle that 60% of Americans face. Here are some tips and examples on how you can strive to love your enemies.
Intimacy is one of the best ways to make your spouse feel loved and cared for. Many couples simply get too caught up in their daily lives to make intimacy part of the marriage. It often only happens on special occasions or it just doesn't happen. Take a look over the last week of your marriage, the last month, and the last year. How often are you intimate with your spouse? A healthy marriage needs daily work and regular intimacy in order to remain healthy. 
Small gifts from your spouse can help the two of you stay motivated to work on your marriage. A small gift reminds your spouse that you are thinking of them and their happiness in the relationship. Here are some tips on what type of gifts your spouse will like:
Over time it is natural to fall into some marital pits. Lack of communication leads to a handful of problems in marriage. Here is a list of some tips that can help you improve your communication skills:
A strong marriage doesn't happen overnight. It takes a lot of time and commitment on your part. If you have children, they often overtake the spare time you have and you and your spouse may find it hard to spend some time alone. This article will discuss some ways you can find time for your spouse:
Studies have found that showing love regularly in a marriage will reduce stress, improve perspective, and build-up the immune system. If you do not have a daily routine of finding ways to show your spouse you love and care for them, now is the time to start. Here are some simple ways to change your routine and build a healthier marriage:
