Saturday, July 10, 2010

How to Fix Your Marriage Quickly - Even If the Situation Looks Hopeless

Most young couples fail to realize that marriage involves a lot of hard work and commitment by the two parties that is involved. They always believe that it is like the bed stories that their parents use to read to them when they are young and as such they fail to come to terms with realities of life on time till things begins to go out of hands.

The truth is this single reason of being aware of what marriage really involves has broken so many homes and as such many are looking for a way to fix their marriage. They are looking for how they can put things back the way it used to be and be happy again before their marriage hits the rock.

The purpose of this article is to show you what you can do to improve the situation no matter how hopeless it may look like. There is no beating about the bush, many hopes are being put together every day and many divorce couples are coming back together every day.

One of the best ways to solve the situation is by prayers. I know this may sound awkward especially if you do not believe in prayers or you have stopped praying for a while but believe me miracles still happen today through the power of prayers.

God still hears and answers us when we pray to him to help us solve our problems, especially the ones that seems too difficult to handle by ourselves. Just ensure you have a particular time of the day that you pray to God about the situation, preferably in the morning or in the middle of the night when everybody is asleep. I have seen so many hopeless situations change by asking God for help in the areas of my life that are beyond my power.

After praying to God about the situation, you will notice an usual burden being lifted and the wisdom of God will take charge of your affairs. You will know what to do and what to say to your partner to save the situation. The next thing to do is to create time a lone to be with your spouse so that you can communicate effectively and make the necessary adjustments where you need to make them. Preferably take your spouse out for the weekend where your kids will not be a disturbance.

Friday, July 2, 2010

The Most Romantic Ways to Get Engaged

The moment you make the decision to get engaged is one of the most incredible moments of your life. You look at the person you're with and can't imagine living your life without them. They make you happy, they make you whole, they truly complete you. When this moment rolls around, you want everything to be perfect. Asking someone to spend the rest of their life with you has to be done at the right time and in the right setting.
While some couples decide to get engaged together, the more traditional way is for the man to propose to the woman, by offering her a ring and asking for her hand in marriage. Making the decision together is of course just as good, but for those who have a romantic streak, the traditional method will always be first choice. There are so many different ways to propose, it's almost difficult to choose. In some cases, the place and time will come to you naturally, but in others, you might need some inspiration.
Destination Proposals
Getting engaged somewhere romantic and exotic is always a good way to go. This has become more and more of a popular way to propose as couples opt for something exciting and different. This can be planned together, making her think it's just a nice vacation somewhere, or it can be planned as a surprise. The total surprise trip is more difficult to pull off, but the reward is a lot greater. Always remember to go somewhere beautiful and picturesque, like Paris, New York, or Hawaii.
Take An Idea From The Movies
Films are filled with great proposal scenes. Most women know these by heart and are big fans of romantic movies. Watching some of the ones you know are her favorites can give you great ideas about how to propose. You should make sure the proposal does indeed come from one of her favorite films otherwise it becomes generic. If she loves Sex And The City, (not the film, but what woman doesn't love the show?) then maybe take the dog for a walk and ask her to come with you, a la Aidan proposing to Carrie.
The Casual Proposal
Not every couple needs to have extremely romantic destinations or plans for their proposal. Some prefer to do it in the comfort of their own home, or their favorite restaurant. This can be a great method, because the element of surprise will be at its height. While you're cooking dinner together like you do every other night, or cuddled up on the couch watching TV, excuse yourself to the bathroom, come back on one knee and she'll be more surprised than anything.
Always remember that proposing is something very personal and your first instinct about where and when to propose is usually the right one. Give it some thought, but don't over think it. If this is the person you are meant to be with, no matter how you propose will be the best to them.