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Posted April 9th, 2012 by Marta Rocha with No Comments
I have learned that when couples get engaged, they spend most of their time and energy planning the wedding. Frequently, forgetting to nurture their relationship now. The focus tends to be in the future since it is exciting to look forward to marriage and dream of how wonderful life will be, but it is also important to be realistic and talk about some of your expectations.
Many married couples do not understand why ...
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Posted March 27th, 2012 by Marta Rocha with No Comments
Do you feel at times that you cannot handle your anger? For some, anger is like an explosion, loud shouting, aggressive gesturing, and verbal abuse. For others, anger is more like an implosion. Many swallow the anger, without ever processing the offense. Anger is like a poison; slowly sucks the love and joy out of any relationship. Anger becomes resentment, making it very difficult to trust anyone, especially your partner. Although we ...
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Posted February 24th, 2012 by Marta Rocha with 1 Comment
Are you in search for the Love Potion Number 9 to restore the romance back in your relationship? Once the honeymoon phase is over and the newness is gone, we need to find new ways to keep the fire going. It takes commitment to the relationship to make small changes in our thinking and how we relate to one another to bring back the passion. Research has found that the right kinds ...
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Posted June 26th, 2011 by Marta Rocha with No Comments
All couples have differences and disagreements; conflict is part of life. However, many couples have difficulties listening and understanding each other, leading to many arguments, fights and even separation. Many studies show the amounts of disagreements are not related to marital happiness as much as how they are handled. The truth is that happy couples do not avoid disagreements; they resolve them while remaining respectful of each other, thereby strengthening their relationship.
Many ...
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Posted April 18th, 2011 by Marta Rocha with No Comments
What happens to love after you have been in a relationship for a while? What happens to love after you get married? The desire for romantic love in marriage is deeply rooted in our psychological makeup. There are thousands of books on this subject. On television, radio, the internet and movies, we see people in search for love. Keeping the love alive is a big deal! But even with all of the ...