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7 Ways Couples Make It Through Tough Times
By
Linda Mintle
Another couple I know is calling it quits after 27 years of marriage. The husband announced that he is done and wants to be happy. He’s not happy and believes he needs a different partner to accomplish his happiness. The news wasn’t surprising in that this couple has struggled for years. The pandemic probably pushed…
I Married You, Not Your Family
By
Linda Mintle
“Look Rachel, I married you, not your family. Stop acting like your mom.” Scott and Rachel were having a fight. Scott was angry. Down deep, Scott knew better than to say what he did. When he married Rachel, he knew there were specific family influences that would affect their marriage. Both he and Rachel had family baggage. However, they…
What Makes a Happy Couple Happy?
By
Linda Mintle
A national survey (the National Survey of Martial Strengths) was conducted on 21,501 married couples from all 50 state, using the assessment tool called ENRICH. The purpose of the survey was to identify what is it is that happy couples do compared to unhappy couples. 10 strengths were found in that survey that identified happy…
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