Category Archives: Couple’s Corner

Understanding the Man You Love

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If you’re having one of those days when your dear hubby seems to have totally lost his vocal cords and would rather have his eyes glued to the TV rather than engage you in a debate on choosing the best detergent for the dishes, well you’re not alone. Women the world over often have problems with their men keeping their thoughts to themselves. We wish we could crack open their minds and take a peek at what’s going on inside. And when you’re out on a road trip and you find yourselves lost in the middle of nowhere, don’t be surprised if your husband would not stop for roadside assistance. Men just never stop to ask for directions.

These are just some of the things about men which continue to baffle us women. Understanding the male psyche proves to be one of the most challenging tasks a woman could possibly encounter in her lifetime. There are simply some male characteristics which we have to live with. These seem to have been hardwired into their beings, and all we can do is understand them.

Husband and Wife Quality Time

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For a marriage to succeed, it is important that the couple should spend quality time together. It means that there should be no distractions like work and kids. Job, children and other family members should not interfere with the marriage. Parenting your kids is not an excuse to spend less time as a couple. If you really want to spend quality time with your partner, you can find ways to do it:

  • Schedule a day (it could be weekend or weekday) that you spend time together. Make sure that you follow the schedule. There is no need to go out of the house, you can just relax and watch your favorite movie together.
  • Inform the kids that Mommy and Daddy should have special time together. So unless it is really an emergency situation, they can knock at your bedroom door.
  • Run errand together, this give you the opportunity to talk while inside the car.

How To Get Your Husband To Listen

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Men are notorious for having attention spans the length of a toenail. If you find your husband incessantly glancing at his garmin watch with gps instead of listening to what you have to say about an issue concerning the entire household, well, it’s not the end of the world. There are some strategies you can employ to grab his attention, long enough to sit him down for a serious talk.
Remember not to catch him in a bad mood, or when he’s busy. “Busy” means different to a man. For them, being busy doesn’t involve just work. Being busy means having his eyes glued to the NBA game on TV. The rule is never to disturb them when they’re busy.
Another effective strategy is to distract them. Since men are visual creatures, you can play around this by dressing up in slightly sexy attire. Nothing fancy here, maybe just a tight, sleeveless tank top. Once you’ve gotten his attention, gradually bring up the topic you wish to talk to him about.

When Your Husband’s Words Hurt

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If your hubby starts asking you to buy weight loss pills, sure you have every right to smack him in the face, but maybe he meant it in the best possible way. Men are just lousy at communicating their feelings, that women are often left feeling worse, when they only intended to cheer you up in the first place. So, how exactly do we get our husband to be more tactful?

It’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks, so teaching your hubby to think before he speaks may give you a run for your money. Since relationships are built on communication, it may help for you to just be honest to him about how you feel when he makes jokes about your weight, for instance. Try talking to him when both of you are in the best of moods, so that no other issue resurfaces. If he loves you, he should be open to how you feel, and be willing to make some adjustments with regards to the way he says things.

Through Thick or Thinning Hair

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The first time I met him, I knew it was magic! Even at midday, I saw fireworks light up the sky.  His dashing good looks and undeniable sex appeal made it extremely difficult for me to concentrate on the movie we were watching on our first date. 

Fast forward to today… my dear husband still gives me butterflies in the stomach.  Despite the impending reality that he may have to use hair loss products in the near future :p, I still love him to bits, like it was the first day we met.

I guess that’s what true love means, however cheesy it may sound.  Love conquers time, space, bulging tummies and thinning hair.

No quarrel on vacation!

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You have a whole summer for you, the blue sea and your Diane von Furstenberg bathing suit. You’re more than happy, you are enitrely excited. But your boyfriend has a different opinion! It’s too hot,he does not find anything, service is hateful … and there is only one step until you start arguing. How do you avoid it? Here’s how!
We know that you do not stand his jealousy crisis or his lack of involvement, but don’t you think it would be better to settle disputes than to argue with him?

We believe it would be better to use some simple tricks to calm your “baby” angry and still enjoy the quiet holiday.

No matter what do not give him the satisfaction of ruining your holiday! Be calm, relaxed and you’ll see that eventually things will work. Under no circumstances do not give up vacation just because of his nasty replies.

1. Be a good listener
Do not swear him and do not minimize his “problems”. If he is not satisfied with the service, listen to him carefully and take account of his views.
In addition, keep conversation to a medium tone and do not let yourself govern by impulsive reactions. If you can avoid a potential conflict, do it!

2. Short visits and frequent
He does not like museums or cafes, but you really want to visit? Keep visits short and do not speak, tell him that you will stay only 30 minutes and make sure that you will not exceed the time allotted. If you prefer, you can make separate vacation plans. If you go to the same place, you can choose different routes and whileyou visit an exhibition, he can see the stadium a soccer team!

3. Positive conversations
Do you solve anything if you say no every five minutes? We tell you … NO! The key is to use positive affirmations and to have a more relaxed attitude. Do not tell him “We do not go to the game because I want to see a movie”, tell him” Let’s go to an outdoor movie, I want you to hold me in your arms and have an evening just for us. We can go next week the match. Please.”

4. Giving him the main place
We know that men want to be always in the spotlight. So use this as often as you can! Explain why it’s so important for you to join you and why you can not do without it.

In this way you managed to have him always beside you and your boyfriend will be very happy to know that you grant them so much attention.

5. Plan B
If your lover does not support climate, is allergic to food or plants, or is dissatisfied with the service, you should review the situation and if it is to benefit both of you choose another option.

Than two weeks living nightmare … better return home.

Warning: You might want to avoid talking after you have consumed alcohol. Perhaps local wine will give you a headache and feel like arguing. Trust us … not the case!