Author Archives: IRI

Infographic: The 7 types of affairs

7 types of affairs infographic The causes of infidelity are complex and varied. Affairs can occur in happy marriages as well as in troubled ones. Here we look at the various affair types and provide a basic treatment strategy for that affair type. The 7 types of affairs Type 1: Accidental Affair AKA: The One […]

Friday 21 July is the peak day for affairs this year

Top 4 Causes For Divorce

Friday 21 July – dubbed Frisky Friday – is the peak day for affairs this year, according to a dating website created a specifically for those seeking illicit sex. This date is the time when most cheaters will be meeting up with their mistresses and lovers behind their partner’s backs. Frisky Friday represents the last […]

3 Ways To Have Better Conversations With Your Spouse

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5 Ways To Bring Passion Back To Marriage

Breakup Mistakes

  Anyone who’s been married for a while knows how the passion dies down in a relationship as the years go by. Yet, a lot of couples seem to be at a loss with how to actually deal with this common problem even though they’re well aware of it. Sam, one of our readers from […]

Dealing With Disillusionment In Your Marriage

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Use These 3 Tricks To Save Your Marriage

The Different Faces of Narcissism: Types and Sub-Types
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”] A lot of couples find themselves at the edge of their sanity, weary from keeping their marriage afloat. But if there’s one thing that can help them in their uphill struggle towards a better relationship, it’s returning to the reasons they fell in […]

Top 5 Tips: How to Say “I’m Sorry” and Really Mean It

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Sorry can be the HARDEST thing to say to your spouse – I’m sure you all agree! By saying this, you’re admitting that you’ve messed up and have hurt one of the people you love the most. It’s never […]

How to Save Your Marriage On Your Own

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Communication, Conflict & Commitment: Part 1

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“The first duty of love is to listen.” – Paul Tillich Researchers have found that the top two predictors of happy couples are good communication and conflict management skills. Communication and conflict are closely tied together. Communication is the means by which conflict is created, navigated, and resolved. Although it is true that effective communication […]

Time Spent Together

Marni Amsellem

Little Time Leads to Weed Filled Gardens Spending quality and quantity time together as a couple is not an unrealistic expectation. You may not be able to spend as much time as you would like, but you must spend enough to keep your marriage strong and vibrant. Most likely, your dating and courtship was a […]