What happens when your relationship stops being a priority? Most will speak to the difficulty of maintaining closeness in marriage or romantic relationships. We often find ourselves lost in the hustle and grind of our day to day lives. It is so easy to get overwhelmed with everyday stressors such as managing work projects, family tension, or even your child’s soccer practices! Slowly over time that spark begins to fade and those feelings of excitement are replaced with monotony and endless binging of our “favorite” series, leading to disconnection and apathy. I know many couples who find themselves struggling to feel connected or motivated to connect with their partners. How do we fix this? What can we do to remind each other of how important our relationship is? Well today I have a couple of tips that have helped couples to bring some connection and intimacy back into their relationship.

Earlier this month, I posted a blog letting you know all about the key benefits of the SYMBIS. Today I wanted to provide you with an inside look at what each SYMBIS report details about your relationship. Just for those who may be reading about the SYMBIS for the first time, it is an evidence-based report created to fit your specific relationship. SYMBIS stands for Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts! The SYMBIS is a great tool for premarital education and counseling that can help you in maintaining those wonderful feelings you have been experiencing during your engagement process. 

It is that time of year again! Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and love is in the air! Many people are deciding to make lifetime commitments. Some of us will be popping that big question to that special someone. For others, you may have recently changed your Facebook status from “In a relationship”, to “ENGAGED”. Getting engaged is such an exciting moment in your life that can bring hope and joy even in tough times such as these. Preparing for marriage can feel overwhelming with all of the decisions you will have to make. One of the best decisions you can make as you prepare for marriage is getting the proper premarital support and education you need to ensure lifelong happiness.