Dr. David B. Hawkins

As you might imagine, a marriage cannot really remain in neutral. A couple cannot coast and not incur damage.

“He wants to talk about one thing at a time. I like to bounce around. I’m always multi-tasking. I get back to the topic at some point.”

Do you and your mate struggle to have healthy conflict? Join the club. Many couples struggle to keep conflict to a minimum and relational pleasure...

I’ve decided that we think we know a whole lot more about others than we really know.

Day in and day out living will bring many minor annoyances. You must have a plan on how you will deal with these irritants.

It is critical to understand that living in a constant state of discontent leads to an unlimited number of both physical and emotional maladies.

Couples they want to rid their relationship of resentment, increase communication and learn to manage conflict. But it takes two!

Love, trust, compassion and grace are all critical, but commitment is mandatory for a loving relationship.

Offering an apology for wounds you have committed can be tricky business. There are times when it may seem like nothing you say is good enough to...

While it is so tempting to embrace magical thinking, it is overly hopeful and lacks the grounding necessary to really face problems and solve them....

Our words have the power to hurt and wound or heal others. Scripture is replete with admonitions to be extremely careful with our speech.

Remember, your mate probably feels unsafe and hence they push away from you. Be soft and safe and ready to listen and change.

My wife and I have a “contest” going between us. Please understand that we are not keeping score and the “winner” never gloats.

Power is not a bad thing. It is when power is used to gain and maintain control over a victim for abusive purposes that the problem occurs.

I wish all of us experienced day in, day out marital bliss. I wish the wild-eyed, early days of courting would last forever. But, alas, they do...

These three strategies will not only help you avoid a fight, but will help you live happily together.