By: Dave Willis One of the most frustrating challenges in a marriage happens when one spouse is doing the majority of the work and the other spouse seems content to be “lazy.” I often hear things like, “I just don’t know what to do! I feel like I’m carrying everything by myself and he/she doesn’t seem to care.” That’s certainly a lonely and frustrating situation, and if you’re currently facing the unique challenges of a lazy or disconnected husband or wife, here are a few ways you may be able to help the situation… COMMUNICATE your frustrations but DON’T NAG. It’s natural to want to talk with sarcasm, nagging and criticism when your husband doesn’t seem to be “getting it,” but those negative approaches rarely have any positive impact. Instead, look for ways to communicate your needs and frustrations with more care and less criticism. Most people respond better to…

Trust is a key part of a relationship. Do you see certain things that cause you not to trust your partner? Or do you have unresolved issues that prevent you from trusting others? Trust is non-negotiable. It’s one of the major tenants of any healthy relationship. However, having a partner with trust issues doesn’t mean you can’t have a healthy relationship. It just makes things more complicated. Writer Mike Bundrant of PsychCentral pointed out that, “Hanging onto past hurt and expecting more of it becomes a self-sabotaging, self-fulfilling prophecy.” So, on the one hand, you want to be the savior that teaches your person to love again. On the other hand, gaining someone’s trust when they aren’t sure they want to give it is a lot of work. Only you can decide if it’s worth it (and it can be worth it). There are a few things you…

By: Jessica Booth

There comes a point in every relationship when the exciting, butterflies-in-my-stomach, can’t-wait-to-hang-out-every-day feeling goes away, and is replaced by a more familiar, steady, and comfortable feeling. In the beginning, everything your significant other does is new and amazing. Once you’ve been dating for a while, you become less surprised, and you settle into a routine. And yes, even if you love the person very much, this can get boring.

THE CHALLENGE

When you and your partner discuss a problem, do you seem to end up further apart than when you started the conversation? If so, you can improve the situation. First, though, there are a few things you should know about the different communication styles of men and women based on real life experiences gathered randomly.