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><channel><title>Marriage Not Divorce &#187; general</title> <atom:link href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/category/general/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com</link> <description>Articles and resources you need to help save marriage, stop divorce and get ex back.</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:56:22 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=</generator> <xhtml:meta xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="robots" content="noindex" /> <item><title>Basics Of Marriage Counseling</title><link>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/marriage-counseling/basics-of-marriage-counseling/</link> <comments>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/marriage-counseling/basics-of-marriage-counseling/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:56:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Couples Counseling]]></category> <category><![CDATA[general]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marriage Counseling]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marriage Guidance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Save Marriage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stop Divorce]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/?p=281</guid> <description><![CDATA[Almost half of all marriages end in divorce. That is why there is an increase in couples seeking marriage counseling. Nobody wants to think that the marriage they are in will end. Marriage counseling offers a way for couples to work thorough problems with an outside influence. Marriage counseling can help couples to rebuild a [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Almost half of all marriages end in divorce. That is why there is an increase in couples seeking marriage counseling. Nobody wants to think that the marriage they are in will end. Marriage counseling offers a way for couples to work thorough problems with an outside influence. Marriage counseling can help couples to rebuild a marriage that was on the way to divorce.</p><p>Marriage counseling is a type of therapy that helps married couples resolve problems they may be having in their marriage. Most often counseling is conducted with both partners present. However, sometimes there will be individual sessions depending on the couples needs. The basis for marriage counseling is research that has shown problems in a marriage are best solved through communication and working together. Marriage counseling usually lasts a short period of time, until the problems are resolved and the marriage is back on track and the couple can handle problems on their own. In a session the counselor will ask questions, listen and analyze problems. The counseling usually starts with an analysis of the marriage and its problems. Then the problems are worked through to an amicable conclusion.</p><p>Marriage counselors are trained in psychotherapy. They also have an understanding about families, how to understand client’s needs and problems. They also have training that allows them to help clients work through the problems to reach conclusions. All of this training lets them be able to identify underlying problems. A good marriage counselor will not make a client feel guilty or blame. They will teach clients to work through problems and get over bad feelings.</p><p>Marriage counseling can help couples open the lines of communication. Communication has been shown to be the key to a healthy and happy relationship. Couples with problems seek marriage counseling o get a better understanding of what has went wrong in their marriage, so they can once again have a string marriage.</p><p><b>Help <a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm"target="_blank"rel="nofollow"title="save your marriage" >Save your Marriage</a> &#038; Stop Your Divorce<br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://a9d359v179xd4n9s6o4g5r8m28.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Click Here!</a></b></p><p><b>Your Marriage Savior System<br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://c58407-3792i6pfbtlk3uhwnyo.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Click Here!</a></b></p><p><b>Keep Your Marriage &#8211; What To Do When Your Spouse Says: I Dont Love You Anymore! Keep Your Spouse From Bolting &#038; Buy Time To Improve Your Marriage.<br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://8646c-o483tlemf8i71l2xam23.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Click Here!</a></b></p><p><b>Marriage Makeover, Mend Your Marriage, Make It Better Than Before<br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://325db3x058tgavf0psl1ev3pa9.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Click Here!</a></b></p><p><b>Save The Marriage<br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://cf27bzq133tdczffpr-v1ir3sb.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Click Here!</a></b></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/marriage-counseling/basics-of-marriage-counseling/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Marriage &amp; Infidelity: Cheating Spouses Can&#8217;t Hide Their Extramarital Affairs From The Truth</title><link>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-breakdown/marriage-infidelity-cheating-spouses-cant-hide-their-extramarital-affairs-from-the-truth/</link> <comments>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-breakdown/marriage-infidelity-cheating-spouses-cant-hide-their-extramarital-affairs-from-the-truth/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:55:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[general]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationship Breakdown]]></category> <category><![CDATA[extramarital affair]]></category> <category><![CDATA[infidelity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Save Marriage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Save Relationship]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/?p=274</guid> <description><![CDATA[Few events cause as much turmoil in a marriage as infidelity, which can reduce a marriage to crumble, shatter trust and create a breeding ground for insecurity, mistrust and resentment. Most of us have witnessed affairs among people we know, and some of us even have had affairs ourselves. This kind of thing happens in [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Few events cause as much turmoil in a marriage as infidelity, which can reduce a marriage to crumble, shatter trust and create a breeding ground for insecurity, mistrust and resentment. Most of us have witnessed affairs among people we know, and some of us even have had affairs ourselves. This kind of thing happens in the real world, and it happens all the time. One third of all married couples admit to having cheated on their mates. Let&#8217;s not be naïve. That&#8217;s quite a large number of people taking risks!</p><p>Affairs begin with two people who find each other interesting and attractive. For whatever reason, the relationship escalates into romance and, finally, into sexual intimacy. People who seek romance and sexual intimacy outside of their primary relationship feel that their relationship is missing something, so they go out and they seek it from someone else.</p><p>If you feel deep in your heart, that your spouse is lying and being unfaithful to you, here are some ways to be sure. One of the techniques professionals use to tell who is lying, and who is telling the truth is to follow eye movements. Neuro-Linguistic Programming says that when people are constructing imaginary or fantasy images we look up and to the left if we are right-handed and up and to the right if we are left-handed. Think, &#8220;What color is my Mom’s hair?&#8221;  Where did your eyes go? Now think, &#8220;I’m an astronaut and when I went to the moon I made a snow-man out of moon dust.&#8221;  Where did your eyes go this time?</p><p>In the book, Telling Lies by lie-catcher Paul Ekman, he presents his &#8216;facial action coding system.&#8217; These are the facial expressions we all use that are hard-wired to the brain and will show up without our conscious control. Charles Bond, a psychologist at Texas Christian University reported that among 2,520 adults surveyed in 6.3 countries, more than 70% believe that liars tend to avert their gazes and/or stutter, touch, or scratch themselves or tell longer stories than usual.</p><p>If you’re spouse is working too many late nights, think about this next time you ask them what their plans are for the night.</p><p>Although, there has been some research lately that says this analysis is too simplistic to be counted upon, detectives continue to use it along with other tools. There was a story in Outside Magazine about a detective involved in an investigation of a poaching in a national park. He claimed he could tell within one minute if someone was lying. I got very excited and tracked him down to a sub-station in Wyoming. He said that he teaches his skills to trainees in one hour but he wouldn’t tell me what they were. Maybe he thought I was a secret poacher (which is hard to be in Santa Barbara)</p><p><b>Here are some other ways to tell if your partner or spouse is lying and having an extramarital affair:</b></p><ol><li>If their answer to your question is brief, clear, and direct, that is a good sign that it is true.</li><li>Liars start to elaborate and repeat themselves and sometimes their story or the details change.</li><li>The more a liar tries, the more you need to worry.</li></ol><p><b>Dealing with Infidelity &#8211; How to Stop a Cheating Husband<br /> Learn the real reason men cheat and how to stop your cheating husband in his tracks! Attract your lover back by using a hidden secret that will have him practically worshiping the ground you walk on? Master these 6 steps and he will never stray again!<br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2186f8s68a2e8vdfd8p6jsopee.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Click Here!</a></b></p><p><b>After Betrayal &#8211; Live With Cheating Spouse<br /> If you are interested in learning everything there is to know about cheating spouses, betrayal and infidelity, than this is going to be the most important information you&#8217;ll ever read&#8230;<br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://5654b2wfyz1l9x53h9mzpy4y2k.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Click Here!</a></b></p><p><b>Journey to Trust: Rebuilding Trust After an Affair<br /> This book is written by a couple who have actually survived infidelity. They explain in a practical, easy to understand way how they were able to rebuild trust in their relationship, and others can do so as well.<br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://3f74f7sczc3n9-8fsq29wo6nee.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Click Here!</a></b></p><p><b>Life After The Affair &#8211; Survival Guide<br /> Are You Still Being Cheated On? Find Out Now. Practical Steps To Help You Get Past Infidelity, And Put A Stop To All Of It Right Now. Secrets To Living A Happier Life Than Ever Before, Regardless If You Reconcile Or Start A New Life &#8211; Start Today!<br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://16e1f6y417ud8t4zt1mudqmval.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Click Here!</a></b></p><p><b>How To Stop Internet Infidelity<br /> Everything You Need To Know To Stop Internet Infidelity.<br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://763cb320981jgu2v28w537sk1u.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Click Here!</a></b></p><p><b>Dealing With the Infidelity of Your Partner<br /> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://9d6b390e515fay81-7q9w4az4y.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Click Here!</a></b></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-breakdown/marriage-infidelity-cheating-spouses-cant-hide-their-extramarital-affairs-from-the-truth/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Save Your Marriage with a Proven System that Works</title><link>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/save-your-marriage-with-a-proven-system-that-works/</link> <comments>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/save-your-marriage-with-a-proven-system-that-works/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:36:15 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[general]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marriage Guidance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationship Strategies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Save Marriage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Save Relationship]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/?p=265</guid> <description><![CDATA[Husbands have now a proven system that can save their marriages. If you are encountering serious problems in your marriage and you want to rekindle the passion your wife has for you, you can save your marriage using the system developed by Michael Cross. The Marriage Savior system is a guaranteed method to transform any [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Husbands have now a proven system that can save their marriages. If you are encountering serious problems in your marriage and you want to rekindle the passion your wife has for you, you can <a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm"target="_blank"rel="nofollow"title="save your marriage" >save your marriage</a> using the system developed by Michael Cross.</p><p>The Marriage Savior system is a guaranteed method to transform any marriage that is going under and headed to divorce. It consists of two powerful manuals and two audio CDs that tackle every problem that couples can encounter in their entire marriage and how you will be able to handle all these problems effectively to save your marriage.</p><p>Specifically, The Marriage Savior system will empower you to learn the following to save your marriage:</p><p>– The strategy to transform marital arguments and fights into opportunities to draw your wife closer to you and share more intimate moments together;</p><p>– Easy to follow instructions :<br /> (1) how to make you more attractive to the opposite sex including and most especially your wife;<br /> (2) how to take the reign in your marriage;</p><p>– Technology and strategies to convert your otherwise nonchalant or domineering wife into someone who works for your pleasure such as giving you hot and passionate sex;</p><p>– Principles that will make you fully understand how and why your wife and the female in general behave as they do;</p><p>– How to appropriately respond to your wife’s nasty behavior such that she’ll end up apologetic for her bad behavior;</p><p>– How to assume power in any given situation in your marriage as well as outside your marriage or practically in all areas of your life;</p><p>– How to win over any or all manipulative tactics of women to subdue their men;</p><p>– Step-by-step method on how to overcome your self-defeating behavior to increase your self-esteem and take control of your marriage;</p><p>More importantly, The Marriage Savior system will allow you to see for yourself how the system actually works as you will be provided with case studies of men were closest to divorce but rescued by the system in time. You, too, can save your marriage with this proven and powerful system.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/save-your-marriage-with-a-proven-system-that-works/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Save Marriage &#8211; Reconnect With Your Spouse Even If All Seems Lost</title><link>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/save-marriage-reconnect-with-your-spouse-even-if-all-seems-lost/</link> <comments>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/save-marriage-reconnect-with-your-spouse-even-if-all-seems-lost/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:38:43 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[general]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationship Strategies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationship Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Save Marriage]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/?p=221</guid> <description><![CDATA[Many of us realize that marriage is not the easiest relationship in the world, but why is it so hard? Unless we adopt children, the only relatives that we get to choose are our spouses. Seems like it should work out, right? We can not change our parents or choose new siblings, but marriage-- ahh that's a whole different story.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many of us realize that marriage is not the easiest relationship in the world, but why is it so hard? Unless we adopt children, the only relatives that we get to choose are our spouses. Seems like it should work out, right? We can not change our parents or choose new siblings, but marriage&#8211; ahh that&#8217;s a whole different story.</p><p>Marriage brings out the best and the worst in a person&#8217;s character and shows us what we are capable of doing, both positive and negative. This special relationship challenges our mental, spiritual, social, and physical selves. Unfortunately, the natural human reaction to hard or stressful situations is fight or flight.</p><p>So after a few major disagreements with a spouse, frustrated partners second guess their initial decision to wed. The wheels start turning, and the flight response to the stressful situation becomes more and more attractive.</p><p>But what can you do if the fires of passion have burned out and only angry ones remain? How can you keep your soul connection with your spouse even during times of conflict?</p><p>1. Have confidence in the decision that you have made. Then realize that just like you wouldn&#8217;t normally divorce your mom or dad when they get on your last nerve, divorcing your spouse shouldn&#8217;t be the first thing that comes to mind when he/she annoys or disappoints you you repeatedly. I know it&#8217;s hard, but it&#8217;s a key factor in the success of your marriage.</p><p>2. If God is not at the center of your relationship, consider welcoming Him into the situation. To start, only one spouse needs to make this decision, but it&#8217;s best if both of you are on the same page. Praying together, and as individuals, can provide a solid foundation for your marriage and give you greater insight into what concerns your partner the most.</p><p>3. Make mutual respect a priority in your communication. If you find yourselves attacking each other personally, instead of discussing the pros and cons of a particular decision or action, then take a step back to reevaluate the situation. Choose words that reaffirm while getting your point across. For example, instead of saying: &#8220;I hate it when you don&#8217;t make time to be with me&#8230; the kids&#8230; etc.&#8221; TRY &#8220;Remember when we did XYZ? That was so much fun and the kids loved it too. Want to do it again?&#8221; SPOUSE&#8217;S REPLY HERE &#8220;Great! What date works for you?&#8221;</p><p>Additionally, don&#8217;t let other family members&#8211;kids, in-laws, steps, exes cloud your communication with each other. When they want to butt in, *respectfully* tell them to butt out. Then re-prioritize and refocus your attention on each other.</p><p>4. Listen even if you feel like you&#8217;ve heard the same statement hashed over and over again. Sometimes venting is necessary, and if your spouse can&#8217;t release his/her mental baggage with you, to whom will they voice their concerns? The lack of listening skills in marriage is one reason emotional infidelity gets started in the first place. If you take the time to listen now, you can avoid the headaches and heartaches associated with these extramarital relationships.</p><p>5. Start a ritual just for the two of you. Ideally, you&#8217;ll both take time out to do it every day or a few times a week. Engaging in ritual behavior, like sharing coffee, watching funny movies together or taking walks, gives you something to look forward to and can help you build intimacy.</p><p>6. Consider an organized marriage retreat. Retreats are great because, the facilitators give couples helpful tools for communicating, relating and often mating. You&#8217;ll see other couples who are going through the same challenges, and you&#8217;ll have time to focus solely on your relationship. No work, no kids/in-laws, no well-meaning friends, and no focusing on the ills of life.</p><p>7. Finally, make a point to get away every once in a while. This idea dovetails from the previous suggestion, but this time you and your honey will be alone. Whether you get your kids out of the house for a weekend or you book a seven day vacation to the Bahamas, it is necessary for you and your husband or wife to have extended alone time without any distractions.</p><p>Don’t let your marriage slip from your grasp… Learn how to resolve your damaging conflicts and rebuild the lost love at <a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm" target="_blank"><strong><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm"target="_blank"rel="nofollow"title="save your marriage" >save your marriage</a></strong></a> today. You can get started saving your marriage in the next 10 minutes. Go to http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm now to <strong><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm" target="_blank">help save your marriage</a></strong> and stop divorce.</p><p><b><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/go-shopping/" target="_blank">Resources</a></b></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/save-marriage-reconnect-with-your-spouse-even-if-all-seems-lost/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Save My Marriage &#8211; 4 Myths and Truths of Using Forgiveness to Save Your Marriage</title><link>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/save-my-marriage-4-myths-and-truths-of-using-forgiveness-to-save-your-marriage/</link> <comments>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/save-my-marriage-4-myths-and-truths-of-using-forgiveness-to-save-your-marriage/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:12:37 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[general]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marriage Guidance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[More >>]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationship Breakdown]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationship Psychology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationship Strategies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationship Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Save Marriage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Save Relationship]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stop Divorce]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/?p=212</guid> <description><![CDATA[There are many myths about forgiveness, but in order to save your marriage, forgiveness is a necessary factor. Whether your marital problems are caused by infidelity, financial problems, or most other issues, the ability to forgive will allow you to have a much greater chance of success. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many myths about forgiveness, but in order to <a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm"target="_blank"rel="nofollow"title="save your marriage" >save your marriage</a>, forgiveness is a necessary factor. Whether your marital problems are caused by infidelity, financial problems, or most other issues, the ability to forgive will allow you to have a much greater chance of success. Deciphering the myths and truth about forgiving your spouse can help you in your decision to save your marriage.</p><p><strong>Myth:</strong> If you forgive your spouse, you forget the problem.<br /> <strong>Truth:</strong> Chances are that you will not forget the problem. However, you can forgive your partner for what he or she has done. Certainly, the issue will remain in your thoughts and that is perfectly normal. The act of forgiveness is only the first step to resolving troubles.</p><p><strong>Myth:</strong> If you forgive, you are showing approval for what he or she has done.<br /> <strong>Truth:</strong> On the contrary, approving or condoning an action has nothing to do with forgiveness. You can still acknowledge your disapproval and give the other person another chance.</p><p><strong>Myth:</strong> Forgiveness means you trust your spouse.<br /> <strong>Truth:</strong> Once trust has been broken, it can take quite awhile to rebuild faith in that person. In fact, if you immediately trust your partner, you could be damaging your relationship further by making them think it is acceptable to violate your trust again.</p><p><strong>Myth:</strong> Once you forgive, everything will be perfect in your relationship.<br /> <strong>Truth:</strong> This is not necessarily true. First, no relationship is ever truly perfect. Next, there will still be work needed to make your marriage the relationship you desire it to be. You will probably continue to have unresolved feelings which you will need to work through.</p><p>Understanding the truth about forgiving can help you through the actual process. This is one of the first steps you and your spouse must take in order to save your marriage. You can begin learn how to restore your relationship and get back to the marital bliss of your honeymoon days.</p><p>Don’t let your marriage slip from your grasp… Learn how to resolve your damaging conflicts and rebuild the lost love at <a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm" target="_blank"><strong>save your marriage</strong></a> today. You can get started saving your marriage in the next 10 minutes. Go to http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm now to <strong><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm" target="_blank">help save your marriage</a></strong> and stop divorce.</p><p><strong><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/go-shopping/" target="_blank">Resources</a></strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/save-my-marriage-4-myths-and-truths-of-using-forgiveness-to-save-your-marriage/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Save Your Marriage &#8211; Is Your Marriage Worth Saving</title><link>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/save-your-marriage-is-your-marriage-worth-saving/</link> <comments>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/save-your-marriage-is-your-marriage-worth-saving/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:01:36 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[general]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marriage Guidance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationship Breakdown]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationship Strategies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Save Marriage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Save Relationship]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stop Divorce]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/?p=208</guid> <description><![CDATA[You probably will not find many married people who will say that marriage is easy. Any relationship takes effort to make it work well. However, there are times when you may wonder if you can save your marriage and if it is even worth saving.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You probably will not find many married people who will say that marriage is easy. Any relationship takes effort to make it work well. However, there are times when you may wonder if you can <a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm"target="_blank"rel="nofollow"title="save your marriage" >save your marriage</a> and if it is even worth saving. When considering whether or not you should make any attempt to salvage your relationship, there are several aspects you should think about.</p><p>Some questions to ask yourself are:</p><p>-What attracted you to your partner?<br /> -What made you fall in love with this person?<br /> -Were you really in love or was it just infatuation?<br /> -What is your history together?<br /> -Have you had good times along with the bad?<br /> -Do the good times outweigh the bad ones?<br /> -What are the causes or reasons for the bad issues?<br /> -Do you think you can overcome the obstacles to these issues?<br /> -If you have children, have you given serious thought as to how a separation or divorce will affect them?</p><p>Answer these questions honestly and even write your responses down to review later.</p><p>Now, think about what characteristics you envision your &#8220;perfect&#8221; spouse as having. Write these thoughts down as well. Be realistic in your expectations otherwise, your unrealistic ideals will just set you up for failure. Not every man can be Prince Charming nor can every woman be a super model.</p><p>Next, think about how your spouse compares to what you ideal is. Does he or she match up in most areas or is there a severe lacking of deficiencies?</p><p>Now, look over your answers to the questions and really examine what you have written down. Hopefully this exercise has given you an opportunity to consider and evaluate your relationship to help determine its worth.</p><p>Your marriage is probably the most important relationship in your life. Trying to save your marriage can be difficult, but in most cases, couples should try salvage their marital commitment to each other if at all possible. Yes, it will take a lot of work and dedication, but if you believe your marriage is worth saving, then your chances of being successful are great.</p><p>Don’t let your marriage slip from your grasp… Learn how to resolve your damaging conflicts and rebuild the lost love at <a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm" target="_blank"><strong>save your marriage</strong></a> today. You can get started saving your marriage in the next 10 minutes. Go to http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm now to <strong><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm" target="_blank">help save your marriage</a></strong> and stop divorce.</p><p><b><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/go-shopping/" target="_blank">Resources</a></b></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/save-your-marriage-is-your-marriage-worth-saving/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Save Your Marriage: Revitalize It!</title><link>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/save-your-marriage-revitalize-it/</link> <comments>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/save-your-marriage-revitalize-it/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:35:50 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[general]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marriage Guidance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationship Strategies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Win Back Love]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationship Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Save Marriage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Save Relationship]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spark Relationship]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stop Divorce]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/?p=206</guid> <description><![CDATA[Do you need to save your marriage because your relationship has gotten boring and routine? When you first got married, you probably thought it was always going to be wonderful. Most of the time, it probably is good, just not great. But, you know, any relationship takes a lot of work to be successful. If you really need to save your marriage, then revitalize it with these tips below.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you need to <b><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm" target="_blank">save your marriage</a></b> because your relationship has gotten boring and routine? When you first got married, you probably thought it was always going to be wonderful. Most of the time, it probably is good, just not great. But, you know, any relationship takes a lot of work to be successful. If you really need to <a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm"target="_blank"rel="nofollow"title="save your marriage" >save your marriage</a>, then revitalize it with these tips below.</p><p><b>Respect Each Other</b><br /> Being disrespectful to anyone is not going to make them like you, so how much worse can it be to treat your spouse without respect. This is the person you chose to spend your life with and he or she should deserve your utmost respect.</p><p><b>Communicate</b><br /> You have probably heard this many times, but communication is important. When something is wrong, you need to talk to your spouse about it. Be honest, respectful and positive. Also, talk about the good stuff happening in your lives. It doesn&#8217;t always need to be just about problems. Remember to listen to your spouse as well. Speaking is only half of the act of communicating.</p><p><b>Forgive</b><br /> Disagreements are sure to arise from time to time. When your spouse has made a mistake or done something really stupid, you need to learn to forgive him or her. Don&#8217;t let bitterness take over. Keep in mind, you have probably done some dumb things too and need forgiveness.</p><p><b>Appreciate Each Other</b><br /> It can be so easy to forget to acknowledge the little things your spouse does for you. Daily activities can become routine, but it is always good to tell your spouse &#8220;thank you&#8221; and let him or her know how much you appreciate the things they do.</p><p><b>&#8220;Date&#8221; Each Other</b><br /> Spending time together by going on dates can spark the fire of love again. Break up the regular routine and go out to dinner, go for a walk, or any thing you both like to do. If going out is not feasible for you, have date night at home. The important thing is to spend time together to reconnect with each other.</p><p><b>Intimacy</b><br /> This is one area of your relationship that you need to keep going. Again, the daily activities in our lives can make this seems like the last thing we even want to think about at the end of the day. However, intimacy and affection are important parts of a marriage where you should skip out on.</p><p>Marriage is not easy and does take work to keep the relationship growing and not becoming stagnant. By taking steps now to <b><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm" target="_blank">save your marriage</a></b>, you can begin to revitalize the most important relationship in your life.</p><p>Don’t let your marriage slip from your grasp… Learn how to resolve your damaging conflicts and rebuild the lost love at <a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm" target="_blank"><strong>save your marriage</strong></a> today. You can get started saving your marriage in the next 10 minutes. Go to http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm now to <strong><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm" target="_blank">help save your marriage</a></strong> and stop divorce.</p><p><b><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/go-shopping/" target="_blank">Resources</a></b></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/save-your-marriage-revitalize-it/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Marriage Counseling: Can It Really Save Your Marriage?</title><link>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/marriage-counseling/marriage-counseling-can-it-really-save-your-marriage/</link> <comments>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/marriage-counseling/marriage-counseling-can-it-really-save-your-marriage/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:33:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[general]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marriage Counseling]]></category> <category><![CDATA[More >>]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Save Marriage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stop Divorce]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/?p=203</guid> <description><![CDATA[When you have conflicts in your relationship, you have several options available to use to try to save your marriage. Marriage counseling is just one of those many options. But can seeking the advice and guidance of a counselor actually benefit you? You may be surprised by the answer to that question.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you have conflicts in your relationship, you have several options available to use to try to <a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm"target="_blank"rel="nofollow"title="save your marriage" >save your marriage</a>. <b><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm">Marriage counseling</a></b> is just one of those many options. But, can seeking the advice and guidance of a counselor actually benefit you? You may be surprised by the answer to that question.</p><p>The single most important factor in whether counseling will be effective is the motivation of the couple. If you or your spouse has already decided that divorce is the only option, your chances of success are greatly reduced. However, this does not mean that this is an impossible situation. It just means more work will need to be done in order to be successful.</p><p>Another important factor is getting help as soon as possible. Waiting too long before seeking advice can be detrimental to your relationship. The problems will continue to grow and will take longer to resolve. Taking action quickly, before the situation gets worse, will increase the likelihood of a positive outcome.</p><p>The attitude you and your spouse bring to counseling and to your relationship can make a difference as well. Yes, you are there because of problems. However, when trying to resolve the conflicts and other issues, having a negative attitude and behavior will not help the situation. Let your actions, words and behavior reflect in your ability to remain positive in the face of problems. This will help you mentally as well as draw your partner into the positive mindset also.</p><p>The counselor you choose can make an impact too. You will want to make sure the person you choose is qualified and has the proper credentials. Choosing someone who is not qualified could possibly make your situation worse.</p><p><b><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm">Marriage counseling</a></b> is just one of the many way use can use to save your marriage. You have so many options available, so don&#8217;t lose hope.</p><p>Don’t let your marriage slip from your grasp… Learn how to resolve your damaging conflicts and rebuild the lost love to <b><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm">save your marriage </a></b>today. You can get started saving your marriage in the next 10 minutes. Go to http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com now to help save your marriage and stop divorce.</p><p><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm"><img src="http://www.savemymarriagetoday.com/affiliates/images/banners/SMMT_468x60.gif" width="468" height="60" title="Marriage Counseling: Can It Really Save Your Marriage?" alt="SMMT 468x60 Marriage Counseling: Can It Really Save Your Marriage?" /></a><br /><h4>Related Blogs</h4><ul class="pc_pingback"><li class="hdl" style="list-style: none">Related Blogs on <b>Marriage Counseling</b></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://selfhelpandmotivationalspecailist.info/the-right-time-for-marriage-counseling/">The right time for <b>Marriage Counseling</b> | Self help and <b>&#8230;</b></a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counselors/changing-yourself-a-lesson-from-marriage-counseling/">Changing Yourself a Lesson From <b>Marriage Counseling</b> | The <b>Marriage</b> <b>&#8230;</b></a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counselors/last-shot-the-winner-in-marriage-counseling/">Last Shot the Winner in <b>Marriage Counseling</b> | The <b>Marriage</b> <b>&#8230;</b></a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counselors/fearing-your-frirst-marriage-counseling-session/">Fearing Your Frirst <b>Marriage Counseling</b> Session | The <b>Marriage</b> <b>&#8230;</b></a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://themarriagecounselingblog.com/marriage-counseling/humored-or-not-in-marriage/">Humored or Not in <b>Marriage</b> | The <b>Marriage Counseling</b> Blog</a></li></ul><ul class="pc_pingback"><li class="hdl" style="list-style: none">Related Blogs on <b>Save Marriage</b></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.makeapost.co.uk/2009/06/what-you-both-can-do-to-save-your-marriage/">What You Both Can Do To <b>Save</b> Your <b>Marriage</b>- MakeaPost</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.assofdoom.com/2009/06/07/help-save-marriage-using-the-internet/">Help Save Marriage- Using The Internet</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.musicvideobum.com">Music Videos</a></li></ul><ul class="pc_pingback"><li class="hdl" style="list-style: none">Related Blogs on <b>Stop Divorce</b></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://divorce.vjad.net/divorce/solutions-to-stop-divorce-save-your-marriage-now-and-get-your-life-back">Solutions To <b>Stop Divorce</b>: Save Your Marriage Now And Get Your <b>&#8230;</b></a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.assofdoom.com/2009/06/07/you-can-save-your-marriage-and-stop-divorce-today/">You Can Save Your Marriage And Stop Divorce Today</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ache4.com/blog-ache4/2009/06/10/stop-divorce-and-keep-couples-together/">Stop Divorce and Keep Couples Together</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://podworks.in/prevent-divorce/">Prevent Divorce</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://swankylies.com/stop-divorce-and-save-your-relationship/">Stop Divorce and Save Your Relationship</a></li></ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/marriage-counseling/marriage-counseling-can-it-really-save-your-marriage/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Are Your Finances Destroying Your Marriage? Get Control Of Your Finances and Save Your Marriage</title><link>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/are-your-finances-destroying-your-marriage-get-control-of-your-finances-and-save-your-marriage/</link> <comments>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/are-your-finances-destroying-your-marriage-get-control-of-your-finances-and-save-your-marriage/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 03:14:11 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[general]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marriage Guidance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[More >>]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationship Strategies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationship Communication]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationship Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Save Marriage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stop Divorce]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/?p=200</guid> <description><![CDATA[Money problems are one of the top reasons for divorce among married couples. Mismanagement of finances, over spending and under budgeting can cause so much stress that sometimes the marriage just begins to crumble. If you want to save your marriage from divorce, these tips will help to get your finances and your marriage back on track.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Money problems are one of the top reasons for divorce among married couples. Mismanagement of finances, over spending and under budgeting can cause so much stress that sometimes the marriage just begins to crumble. If you want to <strong><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm" target="_blank">save your marriage from divorce</a></strong>, these tips will help to get your finances and your marriage back on track.</p><p><b>Discuss Your Financial Situation</b></p><p>Sit down and talk about your finances, your current money situation and ways you can get it all under control. There are many options available such as debt consolidation or credit counseling. Both of you should look at all of the options and determine the best solution for you and your situation.</p><p><b>Create and Follow a Budget</b></p><p>One of the main steps to regaining control of your finances is to make a budget and follow it consistently. Gather all of your bills and write down the balances, minimum payments due, payment due dates and any other pertinent information along with monthly income. Also make sure to included any other expenses such as groceries, clothing, entertainment, etc. Look over your newly created budget and look for any unnecessary expenses you could eliminate or reduce.<br /> Once your budget has been created, make sure to follow it every month to help keep your finances in line.</p><p>Over spending can really wreck havoc on your finances. If this is a major source of concern in your marriage between one or both partners, it will be especially important for you to stick with your budget.</p><p><b>Make a Plan</b></p><p>Finally, you need to make a <strong><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.rapidlyreducedebt.com" target="_blank">plan to get out of debt</a></strong>. There are many ways to get rid of all of your debt, but the best plan will be the one you stick to and follow consistently, just as you would with your new budget. Without a plan, your finances and marriage will just continue to worsen.</p><p>Now that you have these three tips, you need a guide to help you achieve these goals. More detailed information can help you to quickly <strong><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm" target="_blank">save your marriage</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.rapidlyreducedebt.com" target="_blank">get out of debt</a></strong>. Make your choice today for a better future.</p><p>Don’t let your marriage slip from your grasp… Learn how to resolve your damaging conflicts and rebuild the lost love at <a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm" target="_blank"><strong><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm"target="_blank"rel="nofollow"title="save your marriage" >save your marriage</a></strong></a> today. You can get started saving your marriage in the next 10 minutes. Go to http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm now to <strong><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm" target="_blank">help save your marriage</a></strong> and stop divorce.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/are-your-finances-destroying-your-marriage-get-control-of-your-finances-and-save-your-marriage/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>3 Tips To Spice Up Your Marriage &#8211; Save Your Marriage and Make It Exciting Again</title><link>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/3-tips-to-spice-up-your-marriage-save-your-marriage-and-make-it-exciting-again/</link> <comments>http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/relationship-strategies/3-tips-to-spice-up-your-marriage-save-your-marriage-and-make-it-exciting-again/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:45:02 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[general]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marriage Guidance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[More >>]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationship Strategies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Win Back Love]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationship Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Save Marriage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Save Relationship]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spark Relationship]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stop Divorce]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/?p=196</guid> <description><![CDATA[You have spent months of planning your wedding day and dreaming of your future life with your spouse. Making the arrangements to make your beautiful day special and thinking about your honeymoon was building up the excitement. Then, once the honeymoon is over, reality sets in and married life begins.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You have spent months of planning your wedding day and dreaming of your future life with your spouse. Making the arrangements to make your beautiful day special and thinking about your honeymoon was building up the excitement. Then, once the honeymoon is over, reality sets in and married life begins. Although you may have the greatest marriage, there are sure to be times when things are not quite as exciting as they used to be. So when things start getting a little boring, what can you do to <b><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm" target="_blank">save your marriage</a></b>? Well&#8230; spice it up!</p><p><b>Get Spontaneous</b><br /> Even though there is nothing wrong with having daily routines, they can surely make things boring if nothing ever changes. Break up the monotony by doing something totally new and different. Plan a date night and go somewhere you have never been before. Instead of making it a weekend date, you could go out on a (gasp)&#8230; Wednesday!</p><p><b>Weekend Getaway</b><br /> Plan a romantic weekend away for just the two of you. This does not need to be expensive. Getting a room at a local hotel and nice dinner can be done inexpensively. As much as you love your children, spending time alone together is very important for the health of your marriage. Even if you do not have children, just getting away from daily life can be beneficial.</p><p><b>Intimacy</b><br /> Being intimate with your spouse can become routine like as well. Change things up and do something different. Surprisingly, some people are afraid to talk to their spouse about intimate things they desire. If you feel comfortable, open up to your spouse about what you would like and see what he or she would like as well. You may just be surprised by the reaction you receive.</p><p>Keeping your marriage exciting does not need to be a chore. Try these tips and you are sure to spice things up and <b><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm" target="_blank">save your marriage</a></b> in the process.</p><p>Don’t let your marriage slip from your grasp… Learn how to resolve your damaging conflicts and rebuild the lost love at <a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm" target="_blank"><strong><a href="http://www.marriagenotdivorce.com/Recommends/Save-Marriage.htm"target="_blank"rel="nofollow"title="save your marriage" >save your marriage</a></strong></a> today. You can get started saving your marriage in the next 10 minutes. 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