Another year is coming to an end, and that means another year of blog posts have been sent out into the world for your consumption. Which posts captured your interest the most this year?
According to our stats, you were most into understanding how to navigate those imperfect times in your relationship – breaking out of unproductive communication patterns and getting to the root of why you’re feeling more annoyed or less connected than usual. Let’s count down the top five:
#5: 4 Communication Mistakes We Make When We’re Stressed
The car needs an expensive repair. Your kid’s school just called about some behavior issues, while you’re struggling to meet an important deadline for work. And oh look, the dog just threw up on the carpet. You’re feeling stressed, to say the least. Now, your spouse walks in looking serious and wants to talk. Will you make any of these mistakes?
#4: 5 Signs You Need More Time Apart
As a couple, you probably spend a significant amount of time together, and that’s great! After all, feeling highly connected to each other is a crucial part of a healthy marriage. However….sometimes you can have too much of a good thing. Here are the signs.
#3: 5 Reasons You Don’t Feel Like a Team
Does it ever feel like things are out of sync between you and your spouse? Maybe you feel like you’re working against each other or you’re at odds with each other constantly, even when you’re striving for the opposite. What’s going wrong? The truth is, it’s easy to fall into habits that gradually dissolve a team mentality. Find out what might be contributing to this and some tips for renewing your bond here.
#2: 5 Keys to a Happy Marriage
Do happy couples do things differently? Are there certain characteristics that distinguish them from unhappy couples? You might be surprised to learn that Prepare/Enrich has actually been studying this for decades. Here’s what we’ve learned.
#1: 5 Keys to Breaking the Defensiveness Cycle
Your spouse makes a comment. You get defensive and respond with some snippy words, and your spouse gets defensive in return. Can you relate to this? The longer this cycle continues, the harder it is to communicate openly and be vulnerable with each other. How do you shift out of this pattern? Find out here.
Bonus
You know marriage isn’t always smooth sailing, and that makes every anniversary something to take pride in – and celebrate! Just barely falling out of the top five was 5 Fun Anniversary Traditions to Start This Year.
Whether you read every post, just the ones that resonate with you, or skim the main points, thank you for reading! Here’s to another year of practical tips and insights to help you keep your relationship strong.
