There are some simple things you can do almost every day to maintain a good relationship. This resource provides couples a list of practical, everyday tips to strengthen and maintain a healthy marriage. (Author abstract)
This brief describes the Responsible Fatherhood, Marriage, and Family Strengthening Grants for Incarcerated and Re-Entering Fathers and their Partners (MFS-IP) and provides an overview of the implementation and impact evaluation of this initiative. (Author abstract)
During the courtship process, romantic feelings are usually very strong and partners go out of their way to reveal them to each other. With time though, these romantic feelings can fade. This tip sheet is designed to offer a few practical ideas for couples wishing to “”fight the fade”” and reignite the romance.(Author abstract)
This How to Guide is designed for anyone in the process of selecting a facility in which to offer a healthy marriage program. It is also for facilitators preparing to deliver a Healthy Marriage (HM) workshop. The goal of this guide is to provide concrete tips and tools that will help practitioners prepare to deliver […]
This resource provides couples a list of positive elements that contribute to and support a healthy marriage. (Author abstract)
This guide offers a list of low-cost or free curricula to support efforts to strengthen relationships for singles, couples, parents or families. It will help you find Web-based and other resources including materials developed with federal funding that are available forpublic distribution. It is the second in a series of guides designed by Administration for […]
This article discusses the varied health effects of marriage. A bad marriage can lead to health risks such as increased blood pressure and increased risk for diabetes and heart attack. Satisfying marriages lead to increased immunity and greater longevity.
The literature on interracial families has examined social stigmas attached to interracial relationships but has not thoroughly documented whether crossing racial boundaries increases the risk of divorce. Using the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth (Cycle VI), the authors compared the likelihood of divorce for interracial couples to that of same-race couples. Comparisons across marriage […]
This article is directed toward the caregiver in a health challenged relationship. It provides advice for women in the caregiver role for their spouses.
This book speaks to parents about how to work on marital issues while juggling the demands of raising a child with a developmental disability, serious medical condition, or mental illness. In writing this practical, empathetic guide, the authors draw on their combined professional experience in marital counseling and parent training, as well as on the […]