FATHER'S and FINANCES!!!

     This is an interesting topic. In a traditional family--supposedly--the father does the providing and the mother will take care of the nurturing part. In my opinion, I do agree with that point a view to a certain point. I agree that fathers should be doing most of the providing financially and mothers should be the main nurturer. However, in those responsibilities, both fathers and mothers should be helping each other in their respective duties. It is great when mothers stay home to raise their children--not because their place is in the kitchen--but they are able to influence their children in such a way that no one else can.
     Children are blessed when they have their parents at home to raise them, especially during the younger developmental years. Since fathers are primarily the providers in the family, mothers are most likely to be the ones raising their children. Children who are raised by their mothers instead of others--daycare--are better off in life. They will have high self-esteem, which will allow them to get along well with other people. They will be able to have a great relationship with others in their lives. They will also have less behavioral problems. Mothers do not trade in their mind for the mop when they stay at home to take care of their children. It is worth it.
  

THE PROBLEM WITH COMMUNICATION!!!

     We hear often that communication is the key when it many different aspects in our lives. It is the key in our relationships with friends. It is the key in our relationship with our parents. It is the key in our interactions with our siblings. Whether or not everyone agrees that not knowing how to communicate can be problematic in relationships, we all can agree that couples can be closer to each other when communication is used wisely. Imagine how miserable it meeting someone--at a party for example--with whom you try to communicate but they simply are horrible at carrying a conversation. This is an extreme example but it is almost the same in marriage and family life. You have to be able to communicate with each other. One important thing is that, couples need to be considerate of each other and needs to avoid judging each other. The way couples communicate with each other can either reduce tensions or makes things worse. Communication--good communication that is--in marriage is very important.

What are Crises?!!!!

   When dangers meet opportunities, we have crises ladies and gentlemen. That is one of the best definition of the word crisis. No matter how happy or sad a marriage life is--problems will exist. In other words, crises are inevitable in marriage life. Couples will have to face some important decisions and when they come to those forks in the roads, they will have to make hard decisions. Amidst those crises are dangers and opportunities. Dangers because family members can become isolated from each other or opportunities because they can grow closer together. Our attitudes play a big role during crises. When we have good attitudes and choose to act instead of react, great things will come out of crises and happiness can be achieved. When families work together through their troubles, they become more united and are able to gain problem-solving skills. Happiness is able to last. 

Fidelity!!!

    Fidelity is to be faithful to someone or something. It is full commitment, respect, and trust to that one person or thing. Infidelity, on the other hand, is to be unfaithful in any way with someone or something other then the person or thing you are supposed to cling to. We are to leave mother and father and cleave unto our none else but husbands and wives. Most people think of physical intimacy when infidelity comes to mind. But that is not the only way infidelity can happen. Another way is when people are unfaithful emotionally. When a husband or wife start confiding on a friend or someone else instead of the spouse, emotional infidelity takes place. It may seem so simple and innocent at first, but can quickly lead to physical intimacy and marital problems. When we share intimate things with people, we tend to draw closer to them. That is why confiding in someone else other than your spouse is a bad idea. The couple will be drawn apart and that can lead to problems. That is why our spouses should be the only we really should share intimate things with. When we are married--or even during engagement--we must change who we talk to and what we share with others. It is not that you don't care about your friends anymore but you're trying to build a strong relationship with your spouse now.