Author
Amy Van Veen
18 Articles

11 Min Read
5 Steps to Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
Do you ever feel as though your emotions get the best of you? Your spouse says something that pushes a button and you can feel ...

12 Min Read
Living with Anxiety: What You and Your Spouse Need to Know
Lana* always suspected anxiety would play a role in her life. Her brother and mom both struggle with anxiety and it was only a ...

12 Min Read
Highly Sensitive Spouses: What You Need to Know
When Sam and Annie* were first married, they quickly learned that neither of them did well with conflict. By the end of an argu...

7 Min Read
Disappointing, Difficult and Destructive Marriages: What’s the Difference?
From the beginning of their relationship, Jane and Simon felt as though they were soul mates, complementing one another in ever...

6 Min Read
Married with Friends: Why Couples Need Community
"I think when people first get married, it’s a natural process to turn towards each other and tune out the rest of life," says ...

6 Min Read
Engaging Your Quiet Spouse in Deeper Conversations
When asked if Heather* ever struggles getting her husband, Tim*, to open up and talk, Heather responded with a speedy, “Oh yeah...

7 Min Read
First Steps to Financial Freedom as a Couple
The fact that money is a major stressor in marriage is not news. The way we spend and save can be a black or white issue for ma...

9 Min Read
How to Protect Your Marriage When Your Child's Marriage Falters
For a few years, John and Joan* had seen the warning signs. Short tempers had turned into silent stand-offs which had eventuall...

10 Min Read
8 Truths to Hold On To in a Destructive Marriage
When Mary* asks her husband about his late nights and questionable finances, she's continually told she's overreacting, she's n...
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