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Marriage

How to Set Marriage Goals That Make Your Relationship Stronger

Many people have this misconception that once they get married, they will live happily ever after- on autopilot. The reality, however, is that marriage requires work and effort from you and your spouse. Love brings you together, but conscious, continuous

Sabira Rahman January 15, 2021 Article Archives, Marriage, Relationship Read more

10 Habits of Happy Muslim Couples

The whole purpose of having a spouse is to find tranquility in and with them, and our relationships with our spouses have signs that ask us to give thought to. So, how are some Muslim couples finding this tranquility in

Nusayba Siddiqi December 18, 2020 Marriage, Relationship Read more

For Better or for Worse: Conflict and Connecting in Crisis

Pre-existing conflict within relationships can be magnified now that so many couples are confined in their homes – some with children, some stressed with working from home, and trying to navigate balance between personal space and togetherness. Pre-existing conflict can

Nusayba Siddiqi November 25, 2020 Article Archives, Marriage, Relationship Read more

Covid Friendly Date Night Ideas to do with your Spouse this Weekend!

One might argue that a date in quarantine looks like spending every waking moment together and then some, as in: This is one long date. But taking time to actually connect is important. Especially in a time as emotionally charged

Nusayba Siddiqi November 25, 2020 Friday Fun, Marriage, Relationship Read more

How to Identify a Relationship Trigger Before it Hurts

When a reaction is bigger than the situation, it’s probably a trigger. The intensity of emotion indicates that something more important is happening. What causes an argument is an assumption that the other person doesn’t care about what you needed.

Nusayba Siddiqi November 13, 2020 Article Archives, Marriage, Mental Health, Relationship Read more

Reaching a Compromise: The Second Part of the State of the Union Meeting

Only after you and your partner both feel understood during your weekly State of the Union Meeting can you begin to problem solve in order to reach a compromise. Not before. The first step in problem-solving is to identify your

Nusayba Siddiqi October 23, 2020 Marriage, Relationship Read more

Supporting someone who has had a miscarriage

Many women and couples feel isolated and alone in their grief after losing a baby. Some may feel that, somehow, they aren’t allowed to grieve, perhaps because they miscarried early or never met their baby. Nothing should stop anyone from

Nusayba Siddiqi October 16, 2020 Article Archives, Family, Marriage, Mental Health, Relationship Read more

COVID Isolation and Domestic Violence

From yanktondomesticviolencecenter.com

Nusayba Siddiqi October 2, 2020 Article Archives, Marriage, Mental Health, Relationship Read more

How to Use the Aftermath of a Fight to Repair Your Relationship

As humans, we struggle to let go of a memory until we’ve emotionally digested it. It’s likely this has led to our survival as a species. Our brains remain hypervigilant to the things we deem unsafe. As a result, we

Nusayba Siddiqi September 25, 2020 Article Archives, Marriage, Relationship Read more

Manage Conflict: The Aftermath of a Fight

Close quarters, lack of clear guidance, constant changes and children perpetually underfoot have left many parents scrambling to navigate the complicated process of agreeing on rules. Bridging the parental divide might feel especially frustrating and confusing right now. “Given the

Nusayba Siddiqi September 11, 2020 Family, Marriage, Mental Health, Relationship Read more
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