My Husband won’t help with the Housework!

If there is a universal complaint from wives about their husbands, it would have to be that their husbands don’t help around the house. This complaint seems to transcend culture, location, ethnicity and nearly every demographic (except for maybe the very wealthy). It seems beneficial to then ask a very simply question: Why do husbands not like to help with […]

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Managing Stress Series – Don’t Procrastinate

When something comes up that needs to be dealt with do it immediately. You must be saying that is common sense! Guess what most of you are not doing things when they need attention. Think of it this way if you do things last minute caffeine charged with sleepless nights you are not performing as well if you would have […]

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Managing Stress Series – Stop feeling guilty

One of the most wasteful of human emotions is Guilt. When people or your partner is throwing curve balls at you full of guilt just let them go by or simply say “No thank you” and stick to your decision. Don’t let your partner or other external factors make you feel guilty until you give in to what they want. […]

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Managing Stress Series – Anger Management

Not being able to manage your anger is one of the biggest causes of marriage breakups and surprisingly enough being angry has many physical side effects as well. Research conducted by Duke University has shown that people who are chronically angry have up to 7 times more risk of dying from heart disease and cancer compared to people who are […]

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Managing Stress Series – Stop being perfect

Managing Stress Series – Stop being perfect We are not saying be completely careless but stop putting pressure on yourself in being perfect and getting everything done for everyone. You are not only putting stress on yourself but also on your partner and your family. Don’t be afraid of failure at some things which can lead to anxiety and stress. […]

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Almost Married? Nikah Kitabah 101

What is a Nikah Kitabah? A common trend in the practicing communities has become the idea of “Celibate marriage” or “Katb al kitab” where a brother and sister have their nikah done and have an extended period where are not cohabiting. This is increasing in popularity because young muslims are choosing to protect themselves from the fitan of living in […]

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Managing Stress Series – Laugh More

Stress in a relationship is a major cause of many breakups and also many long-term negative effects on a marriage. Therefore it is very important to learn different techniques on how to manage your stress and work towards a prosperous marriage. Laugh More Humor is one of the best stress relievers and a good laugh can relax your muscle, reduces […]

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10 Qualities to make a Husband Happy

We all know that Allah subhana wa ta’alaa has described the treatment of the spouses in the Quran as: “And among His signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your hearts. Verily in that are signs for those who […]

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Being away from your Loved One

One of the hardest tests of any marriage is spending time away from your spouse. Spending time away from your loved one is a test that a marriage will go through, whether the trip is for business or pleasure you could be spending anywhere from a day or a weekend to months or years away from your wife. Thus, staying […]

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Exercise your worries away!

There is no magic cure for rifts between husband and wife. But the closest thing is exercise. You’ll lose weight, get fit, become healthier, and find yourself more confident when it comes to your marital relationship. Taking part in physical activities together, will give you and your husband a reason to bond over something fun, and will get the competitive […]

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