By: Sandy Connors In the world of relationships, communication is everything. Yet many couples struggle not because they don’t love each other, but because they don’t understand how to express that love in ways their partner can feel. That’s where Dr. Gary Chapman’s revolutionary concept of the Five Love Languages comes in—a simple yet powerful […]
By: Sandy Connors Many relationships deteriorate not from major conflicts but from ’emotional neglect’—the gradual fading of appreciation that creates a downward cycle of disconnection. Research shows expressing gratitude activates brain regions associated with bonding and rewires neural pathways to connect partners with positive emotions. Learn about how this simple 3-minute daily practice of expressing […]
By: Sandy Connors Marriage can be deeply rewarding but also challenging, requiring patience, communication, and compromise. Conflicts may arise from stress, differing values, or life changes, but violence—whether physical, emotional, or verbal—is never the answer. It destroys trust, causes lasting harm, and undermines the relationship. Healthy resolution comes from respect, empathy, and open dialogue, not […]
Is your marriage filled with laughter or weighed down by tears? Discover what your emotional reactions reveal about your relationship—and how to strengthen your bond. By Sandy Connors Marriage is a beautiful journey—but not always a smooth one. At times, it feels like a romantic comedy filled with inside jokes, shared smiles, and moments of […]
By Anne Webster The question of whether and when to marry the father of your unborn child is deeply personal, often entangled with cultural, emotional, financial, and moral factors. However, from a legal standpoint—particularly in New York State—marriage carries significant implications for both the mother and the child, especially when it comes to parental rights, […]
Sometimes you just need a reset. By Sandy Connors Marriage isn’t always about surviving major crises or navigating dramatic breaking points. Often, it’s about the quiet moments, the daily choices, and the subtle shifts that, over time, create emotional distance. You might be years into a marriage that looks stable on the outside — no […]
By Sandy Connors The first year of marriage is often painted as a honeymoon phase—a blissful, carefree chapter filled with romantic dinners, joint Netflix accounts, and dreamy Instagram posts. But behind the filters and couple selfies lies a reality few talk about: the first year of marriage is one of the most critical—and challenging—periods in […]
By Sandy Connors In today’s fast-paced world, relationships and marriages often suffer not because of major conflicts, but due to a lack of small, meaningful interactions. One simple, powerful question—“How was your day?”—can make a big difference in how partners connect and support each other emotionally. The Power Behind “How Was Your Day?” While it […]
By Sandy Connors The words love and luv are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation, but they carry different connotations, contexts, and purposes depending on their spelling and usage. Although love and luv seem similar, the way each word is used reveals a lot about language’s flexibility and how culture shapes communication. This article will explore both terms—love and luv—focusing on their function as a […]
By Sandy Connors Marriage is a journey filled with milestones, laughter, and the occasional reality check. After 25 years of sharing life with your partner, it’s only natural to reflect on where you started—and how far you’ve come. Reading my email joke, for one man, that reflection turned into a humorous but eye-opening conversation with […]