Stay Happily Married

Stay Happily Married episodes:

• 11.10.2014

  Not Having the Love Life of Your Dreams?

  Are you not having the love life of your dreams? With the rise of movies and television series over the last couple of decades, we have almost lost a sense of reality. We have genres such as comedy, romance and...

  
• 11.03.2014

  Are You Having Trouble with Communication?

  Are you having trouble with communication? We all know that better communication leads to better relationships in all aspects of life. We have to learn how to communicate well with our bosses and coworkers at work. We do this so...

  
• 10.27.2014

  Have You Fallen Out of Love?

  Have you fallen out of love? During our childhood we grow up learning about all the fairy tales full of princesses, princes and happy endings. We learn about Cinderella, the girl who was forced into servitude by her stepmother, who...

  
• 10.20.2014

  Can You Say No to Your Spouse?

  Can you say no to your spouse? The term “no” may be universal in almost every language, but the decision of saying no can sometimes prove to be more difficult than it may seem. It is hard to say no...

  
• 10.13.2014

  Is Technology Negatively Affecting Your Relationship?

  In today’s society, we have more technology than we know what to do with. It is astounding to see how much we rely on it, too! In an average household, you may find a cell phone for each member of...

  
• 10.06.2014

  Does Your Relationship Have Meaning?

  In school you were always taught about the American Dream. You learned how people risked their lives to come to the United States of America to live out their dreams of happiness and freedom. Part of those dreams was and...

  
• 09.29.2014

  Do You Have an Interdependent Relationship?

  In today’s day and age we are all programmed to be independent. We go off to 4-year colleges to get our degrees. We then use those degrees to land ourselves a career to support us through life’s necessities. Being independent...

  
• 09.01.2014

  Does Your Addiction Affect Your Loved Ones?

  Does your addiction affect your loved ones? As the awareness of mental health issues has been expanded, the acceptance of addiction as a disease has also increased. When people talk about addictions, most assume either drug or alcohol addiction. However,...

  
• 08.25.2014

  Is Your Negative Outlook Affecting Your Relationship?

  Is your negative outlook affecting your relationship? With life’s many ups and downs, it can be hard to maintain a positive attitude every day. Whether it be at work or at home, bad days happen all the time. You may...

  
• 08.18.2014

  Repeating Childhood Rescue Patterns in Relationships

  Are you repeating the same behavior patterns in your relationship that you did as a child? Every parent has their own way of parenting. Consequently, every person’s childhood is different from everyone else’s and can develop unique patterns. The way we are...

  
• 08.11.2014

  Desire Discrepancies in a Relationship

  Do you and your spouse have the same desires? Sometimes in life it is hard for us to understand or even acknowledge our needs and wants. Whether it be regarding our everyday needs, emotional needs, or health needs. When these...

  
• 08.04.2014

  Taking Care of Yourself to Better Your Relationship

  Are you taking care of yourself in your relationship? They always say “you must love yourself before you can love someone else”. This appears to be true when talking about loving yourself emotionally and physically. But what about when it comes...

  
• 07.28.2014

  Bored to Tears

  Is your relationship flat? Dull? Losing its luster? Are you bored? When things lack excitement in our lives, we tend to get bored with them very quickly and easily. We try to find the next, newest best thing. If our...

  
• 07.21.2014

  Infidelity in a Marriage

  Are you affected by infidelity in your marriage? Infidelity appears to be a hot trend in marriages these days. We are plagued with stories about our friends or family members subject to adultery and cheating in their relationships.  With social...

  
• 07.14.2014

  Peacekeeping in Marriage

  Do you and your spouse know how to effectively keep the peace in your relationship? In our society we tend to try to keep the peace in many different settings in life. At work we attempt to keep the peace...

  
• 06.30.2014

  Whole Health for Individuals and Couples

  Do you and your spouse have whole health? Health seems to be a hot topic in the world today. Whether it is mental health or physical health, there are always articles in numerous magazines and websites promoting ways to get...

  
• 06.23.2014

  3 Essentials for a Long Lasting Love

  Is your love going to last through life? Hardships can be found all throughout life. These hardships can be at work or at home. At work we have to deal with projects and deadlines that test your time-management skills. At...

  
• 06.16.2014

  Coping with Cancer in Your Relationship

  Is a life-threatening diagnosis endangering your relationship? Life-threatening diseases and illnesses, like cancer, are never easy to cope with in any circumstance. When these illnesses come into your life, you are faced with the possibility of not surviving the sickness....

  
• 05.26.2014

  Effects of Social Media on a Relationship

  Is your relationship being affected by social media? The world of social media is growing every day. It feels like every time a new website or app for your phone comes into existence, another follows right behind it. We now...

  
• 05.19.2014

  5 Steps to Benefit Our Relationships and Bodies

  Do you have a healthy relationship with your body and partner? As summer is approaching, we shed our winter layers for more skin bearing attire, which for some also means a time to get our bodies “in shape.” While there’s...

  
• 05.12.2014

  How to Make an Effective Apology

  Do you know what it takes to make an effective apology? Nobody is perfect; we have all done something that requires a sincere apology towards another person. Whether it was borrowing something from a friend without asking, forgetting about plans...

  
• 05.05.2014

  Conflict in Relationships

  Do you have what it takes to overcome conflict in your relationship? Conflict is a part of everyday life. In literature we learn the different types of conflict which can be classified as “man versus man”, “man versus nature”, and...

  
• 04.28.2014

  Communication in Your Marriage

  Do you struggle with effective communication in your relationship? Advances in technology these days has allowed for several means of communication to be created and utilized. Back in the simpler days you had to talk to someone face to face...

  
• 04.21.2014

  Fight or Flight in Intimate Relationships

  Do you have the skills to transform crises into connection in your relationship? Hollywood tends to portray marriages and relationships in such a harmonious way where communication, trust, and honesty are never an issue.. However, we are all aware that...

  
• 04.14.2014

  Are You Marriage Material?

  Do you have what it takes to handle the ups and downs of marriage? Have you ever wondered if you were marriage material? Before walking down the aisle, wedding vows symbolize the epitome of romance. However, once you’ve said ‘I...

  
• 04.07.2014

  SHM Encore: Fifty Shades of Grey: Erotic or Abusive?

  Is your love life an erotic novel or abusive nightmare? The 50 Shades of Grey trilogy has steadily remained at the top of the New York Times bestseller list for several months. The risqué nature of the book that once started out...

  
• 03.31.2014

  Resurrection Year

  Are your broken dreams affecting your relationship? From childhood to adulthood we have all had hopes and dreams for our futures. As children we dream of becoming presidents, police officers, astronauts, pilots, and firefighters. As we age into teenagers and...

  
• 03.24.2014

  Secrets of Indian Marriage

  Could your relationship with your spouse benefit from having an Indian view on marriage? What is the difference in an Indian Marriage? Marriage is recognized all over the world as a union between two people. By being married you establish...

  
• 03.17.2014

  Successful Co-Parenting

  Do you and your spouse have different beliefs when it comes to parenting your child? Marriages require a delicate balance of values such as commitment, trust and honesty. This balance can prove to be difficult when trying to keep a...

  
• 03.10.2014

  How to Stay Connected as We Grow Our Family

  Have you become disconnected with your spouse after having children? Everyone always says that there’s never enough time in the day, especially after starting a family. Whether you have work deadlines, social commitments, or family responsibilities, we all wish there...

  
• 03.03.2014

  Marriage and Money Matters

  Are money issues the number one problem in your marriage? Most people have had money issues at some point in their life. Whether it be from limited resources or trying to start a new business, we’ve all had to deal...

  
• 02.24.2014

  Managing an Eating Disorder in a Marriage

  Is your spouse’s eating disorder affecting your marriage? As a society we are growing more aware of mental illness and the effects it can have on an individual and their loved ones. We now observe National Mental Health Awareness Month...

  
• 02.17.2014

  Anger Management in a Committed Relationship

  Is your anger obstructing your relationship? Whether we’ve been wronged, denied or offended, we have all been angered. However, the way we deal with our anger can vary. We may get defensive if we feel attacked or offended. Some may...

  
• 02.10.2014

  Reconnecting with Your True Self

  Are you and your spouse in tune with your true selves? Our twenties is the time for identifying who we are and what we want to do with the rest of our lives. We go to school to get our...

  
• 02.03.2014

  Adolescent Drug Abuse and the Impact of the Family Dynamic

  Is your family dynamic under stress because of a teenagers drug abuse? Marriages require work from both spouses to strive and grow. When you add children to the mix the marriage becomes a family with more pressure to make things...

  
• 01.27.2014

  Married with Luggage

  Does your relationship have what it takes to be with one another 24/7? Whether that thought thrills you to the max or chills you to the bone, we all know relationships are difficult and require a significant amount of work...

  
• 01.20.2014

  New Years Resolutions for Couples

  Do you know how to keep your relationship exciting? Are New Year’s Resolutions for couples a good idea? With the New Year comes new resolutions and new promises to ourselves to do better in the upcoming year. After the holiday...

  
• 01.13.2014

  Coping with Medical Illness in Relationships

  Does your relationship have what it takes to deal with a medical illness? Relationships can be tricky; they require communication, honesty, and love to keep it alive and healthy. You recognize what each other need and want out of the...

  
• 01.06.2014

  Relationship Resolution: Be SMART

  SMART Resolutions: Do you have what it takes to better your relationship for the New Year? The New Year is a time for resolutions to create better habits for the upcoming year. After all the holiday feasting we resolve to...

  
• 12.30.2013

  Coping with Depression in Your Relationship

  Does your relationship have what it takes to survive depression? As a society we are becoming more and more aware of mental health issues and its effects on our lifestyle. We now have Mental Health Awareness Month every May to...

  
• 12.16.2013

  Navigating the Holidays with Your Family

  Do you have what it takes to survive the holidays with your step-family and in-laws? The holiday season is a fun filled time for families to celebrate being together and sharing traditions with one another. The Christmas lights, carolers and...

  
• 12.09.2013

  Reducing Holiday Stress

  Is your marriage strong enough to survive holiday stress? In a perfect world, the holiday season is a time of celebration, family togetherness, and making memories that will last a lifetime. However, back in the real world, the “holiday season”...

  
• 12.02.2013

  Relationship Wants v Needs

  Does your spouse have what it takes to fulfill your every wish and desire? While some things in life are considered essential, like food, water and shelter. Are you able to separate relationship wants v needs? As human beings, our unwavering...

  
• 11.25.2013

  Let’s Get Physical

  How can your commitment to health affect your commitment to the one you love? Summertime is meant for lounging by the beach, enjoying the sun, and trying to avoid showing the entire world your every physical insecurity. Come autumn, the...

  
• 11.18.2013

  Real Life Hollywood Romance

  Movies are made for our entertainment, but are they the key to a real life Hollywood romance? Authors like Jane Austen were setting unrealistic expectations of romance and breaking hearts all over the globe as early as the 18th century....

  
• 11.11.2013

  5 Steps to Better Mental Health

  Conflict is a part of life; do you and your spouse know how to handle the stress? Stress is all around us, all the time. Family responsibilities, hectic schedules, and a never-ending to-do list make it difficult for couples to...

  
• 11.04.2013

  Mindfulness in Marriage

  Do you have what it takes to be in a relationship? When we’re unhappy, unsatisfied, or unfulfilled in a relationship it’s the never-ending fight. Like a game of tag, the blame keeps getting thrown back and forth from one spouse...

  
• 10.28.2013

  Successful Second Marriages

  How do you let go of the baggage from your past to make your second marriage a success? If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Love isn’t always something that happens at “first sight”. The hopeless romantics of...

  
• 10.21.2013

  The Quest for Quality Time

  How can you make quality time for your relationship when you can’t even make time for yourself? “I wish there were more hours in the day.” Every single one of us has uttered this phrase at least once in our...

  
• 10.14.2013

  Long Distance Love

  Does absence really make the heart grow fonder? The modern day world of employment is a far more competitive place then it was only a decade ago. The 9-to-5 workday has seemingly disappeared, and with it the typical business commute....