Tag: marriages

Most people don’t think of credit when they think of their love life – but maybe they should. A recent report from Experian shows that credit plays a key role in all new marriages as couples work to establish a life together. From securing an auto loan to buying that dream home, credit can ultimately impact a couple’s ability to pursue and achieve their life goals.

So why is credit having such a large impact? The answer could lie in the fact that couples don’t seem to be having the needed financial conversations.

Love is a daily decision. That’s one of the key things I learned after talking to couples who improved their marriage through adversity. Each day we have choices to make about how we spend our time, what kind of effort we put in the marriage, and whether we offer a kind word or a complaint.

In my research, I wanted to talk to couples who didn’t just get through everyday life making good choices, but had unique challenges or tests. What is different about the couples who become stronger when faced with adversity compared with the couples that falter? How can some marriages survive repeated crises, while others that seem fortunate don’t stand the test of time? That’s what I set out to learn and share in my book, First Kiss to Lasting Bliss: Hope & Inspiration for Your Marriage.

Most modern day hospitals and institutions approach patients in treatment with both an individual and family approach. Individual therapy, group therapy, family group meetings and 12-step meetings are standard protocol for treatment. It is also common standard of care for these institutions to offer a directory to Al-Anon meetings for aftercare treatment for family members. Unfortunately, as of now, there is no after program designed to specifically treat the couple dynamic; particularly with the type of hands-on intensity and care that is needed for a robust and sustainable future.

Inpatient treatment centers have their hands full in their client-centered attention on sobering the alcoholic.