Too frequently we enter into marriage with unrealistic expectations. And unless we learn to bridge the gap between our expectations and reality, we might find ourselves with marriage problems aplenty. The post Common Marriage Problems Series: Expectations appeared first on The Relationship Guy ..read more

One of the most common marriage problems of many couples is communication problems. Here are 7 important factors to remember. The post Common Marriage Problems Series: Communication Problems appeared first on The Relationship Guy ..read more

In this final post, we’re looking at 8 specific ways to build a healthy self-concept. The post Self-Image: 8 Specific Ways to Build a Healthy Self-Concept appeared first on The Relationship Guy ..read more

In our previous posts, we looked at how you can improve your self-image as a means to control your life and the results in it by starting to imagine yourself with a positive self-image. If you haven’t checked those out yet, go have a quick read before jumping into this one. In this post, I want to add another tactic to improving your self-image which is overcoming self-critical thinking and is super important for your long-term success. The post Self-Critical Thinking: How to Overcome It and Improve Your Self-Image appeared first on The Relationship Guy ..read more

My "Marriage on Fire Podcast" coming soon - A show discussing research-based relationship insights, advice, and strategies for creating and sustaining a happy, fulfilled marriage and how to live a good life. The post My “Marriage on Fire Podcast” is coming soon! appeared first on The Relationship Guy ..read more

In this post, today, I want to switch gears and get you to start imagining yourself with a positive self-image. The post Imagine Yourself with a Positive Self-Image appeared first on The Relationship Guy ..read more

In our last post, we looked at how your self-image determines your quality of life. Most of the results you have in your life right now are connected and influenced by how you see yourself and the natural expression thereof. So, in this post, we need to look at how you can improve your self-image […] The post Improve Your Self-Image and Control Your Life appeared first on The Relationship Guy ..read more

 In this first of a series of posts, I want to talk about an often-overlooked reality all of us face as we pursue a different result or outcome in any area of our life like marriage, relationships, parenting, finances, health and so on. It’s the reality (and challenge) of how your self-image determines your quality of life. Perhaps even more than most other things.The post How Self-Image Determines Your Quality of Life appeared first on The Relationship Guy ..read more

To those in the USA - happy Independence Day! This one is about independence in a relationship. Is it important? Or which one should we aim for – oneness or independence? Or something else completely? #independencedayusaThe post Independence in a Relationship: Why it’s Important appeared first on The Relationship Guy ..read more

Effective communication is at the heart of any happy couple's success as both a contributing factor to AND outflow of a much deeper reality - a strong connection or bond. Here are three simple steps to develop effective communication in your love life.The post Effective Communication in Marriage: 3 Simple Steps appeared first on The Relationship Guy ..read more