Teenagers — youths at the threshold of adulthood, still harbouring a carefree, emotional child within, need their parents to empathize with them during the rocky, transitional phase of adolescence. From bawling infants requiring round-the-clock care, to toddlers that break free and run amok, to preschoolers learning to scribble and being read to, to hyperactive tots who love to help around […]
A few weeks ago, an article was widely circulated about a woman whose husband told her he was leaving and she decided to ‘ignore’ him (and his feelings) until they magically disappeared (See: (See: http://theweek.com/article/index/99512/the-last-word-he-said-he-was-leaving-she-ignored-him#) . As I read the article, I did something different. Instead of putting myself in *her* shoes, I put myself in his. What I discovered […]
5. PHYSICAL TOUCH This is most obvious language of love and is non-verbal; and simply touching can be so expressive of love and care. Simple things like holding hands or sitting close to each other on the couch so that your bodies are touching, to hugging and kissing demonstrate this language. If this is your husband’s primary love language, stealing […]
4. ACTS OF SERVICE Most Muslim women tend to do acts of service at home out of a sense of obligation, but the amazing thing is it might be your spouse’s primary language of love. Ironing his shirts, cooking him a delicious meal, keeping the home clean and tidy, looking after and raising the children could be speaking your husband’s […]
3. RECEIVING GIFTS You may be surprised to find out that your spouse’s language of love is receiving gifts. Love shows through the thoughtfulness and effort behind the gesture of giving a gift. For some men, receiving one big gift occasionally can express to him how much you love him, and for others small consistent gifts can work wonders. If […]
2. QUALITY TIME Plan activities that you can do together so that you can spend quality time with your spouse. You may like to take walks together or go for a swim or exercise together. Perhaps you are involved in the community, so you may volunteer together. Sometimes we look forward to girls’ nights or girls’ day out but overlook […]
If you’ve been married for a few years, you may have found that you’ve been playing escape and evade with your intimate life. You may have gotten caught up in the constant foraging to provide for your children’s needs, and that initial laser focus has strayed away from your husband. Even if you started out your marriage on point, you’ve […]
The Middle East is home to a number of ancient towns, breathtaking scenery and rich cultures. The area has long been a draw to people from around the world and for those living in the Middle East, a romantic weekend getaway is just around the corner. Check out these 3 romantic weekend getaways and surprise your spouse with a brief […]
We all want to be successful. No matter what our path is or what industry we work in, we all, as men, want to be the best. We’re expected to be breadwinners, to take care of our families, to do the best we can for our children—but more than anything, we want to be the best for ourselves. Lets sheds […]
In much of the world, it is very normal for couples to live together before marriage. However according to our Islamic views that is completely unacceptable. Majority of couples live together for the first time only after the wedding. Living together is completely different from the courtship and engagement period, and it can be a difficult adjustment for some couples. […]
