Relationships Matter

Access all kinds of interesting, amusing and inspiring posts, research and quotes about family/relationship dynamics from a variety of viewpoints. Compiled by Lavern Nissley, Executive Director of Encompass Connection Center in Springfield, Ohio. Www.encompasscc.org

By Lavern Nissley

Lavern Nissley
Income Inequality
Middle class marriage is declining, and likely deepening inequality
brookings.edu - Richard V. Reeves
Over the last few decades, family formation patterns have altered significantly in the U.S., with long-run rises in non-marital births, cohabitation, …
March 11
Lavern Nissley
Marriage
5 Ways That Every One of Us Should Be Preparing for Marriage
churchleaders.com - J.D. Greear
As I’ve said recently (here and here), the American church often has difficulty incorporating single adults into the life of the church. So much of …
March 6
Lavern Nissley
All Good Leaders Do 2 Things - Ron Edmondson
ronedmondson.com - By Ron Edmondson
There are two things all good leaders do for their team. These are vital if you want to lead a healthy team. Good leaders give their team the freedom …
February 25
Lavern Nissley
Springfield awarded as the most caring city in Ohio
springfieldnewssun.com - Brooke Spurlock
Springfield has been awarded the ‘Most Caring City Award’ in Ohio by Insurify, an insurance comparison company, according to a release. “Springfield …
January 28
Lavern Nissley
Cohabitation: Safety Net or Stability Threat?
ifstudies.org - by Mariah SandersJulie H. HauptJeffrey DewTimothy Smith
In June 2019, acrobats Nik and Lijana Wallenda walked across a 1,300-foot long high wire placed 25 stories above Times Square without a safety net. …
February 3
Lavern Nissley
Pursue Your Partner at Every Stage of Marriage
gottman.com - Michael Fulwiler
Never stop dating your spouse.The post Pursue Your Partner at Every Stage of Marriage appeared first on The Gottman Institute.
Feb 20, 2019
Lavern Nissley
6 couples from different socioeconomic backgrounds on money, marriage, and parenting
yahoo.com - Bonnie Azoulay
Before a couple decides to take their relationship to the next level by sharing their finances with one another, there are a few crucial things they …
Dec 17, 2019
Lavern Nissley
Does federally supported relationship education help low-income couples?
deseret.com - Lois M. Collins
Alan J. Hawkins of BYU discusses marriage and relationship initiatives at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D..C. on Dec. 3, 2019. | …
Dec 4, 2019
Lavern Nissley
Marriage Surpasses Cohabitation in Relationship Quality, But Most Americans Don’t Seem to Know It
ifstudies.org - by Alysse ElHage, @AlysseElHage
The next time a young person you know mentions moving in with a romantic partner, you might consider asking him or her to contemplate the following …
Nov 13, 2019
Lavern Nissley
The Stages of Relationships, Distributed
flowingdata.com - Nathan Yau
Everyone's relationship timeline is a little different. This animation plays out real-life paths to marriage. Read More
Mar 26, 2019
Lavern Nissley
Happiness
Mom’s Happiness and Family Well-Being
ifstudies.org - by Harry Benson, @harrybenson6
It’s a well-known expression. But in an age where men and women are equals, is it true? Does a happy wife really have more influence on a family’s …
Sep 19, 2019
Lavern Nissley
Weddings
Couple Gets Married In Jeans And T-Shirt To Show Weddings Don’t Have To Be Expensive
thelogicalindian.com - The Logical Indian
At a time when many couples adore the big fat Royal weddings and often spend hefty amounts on the extravaganza, a couple in the United Kingdom …
Sep 24, 2019
Lavern Nissley
Marriage
New research sheds light on how happy couples argue
eurekalert.org - University of Tennessee at Knoxville
In marriage, conflict is inevitable. Even the happiest couples argue. And research shows they tend to argue about the same topics as unhappy couples: …
Sep 16, 2019
Lavern Nissley
We teach boys that marriage doesn’t work
fabiusmaximus.com - Larry Kummer, Editor
Our deeds teach boys that marriage doesn't work. This lesson will shape America in the 21st century.
Sep 15, 2019
Lavern Nissley
10 Interesting Facts About Divorce for Black People
explosion.com - Nick Guli
Love is an incredible feeling. And marriage is its reasonable development. But unfortunately, nothing lasts forever, and love can also die, …
Sep 13, 2019
Lavern Nissley
Marriage
6 Signs He or She Isn’t Marriage Material
churchleaders.com - Gary Thomas
They’ve demonstrated obedience and wise living and I believe they will be honorable husbands. I don’t want you men to think I don’t have any empathy …
Aug 19, 2016
Lavern Nissley
Beliefs about uncommitted sex may put marriages at risk - Florida State University News
fsu.edu
A group of Florida State University researchers has found that an individual’s pre-marital views about uncommitted sex may make it more difficult to …
Sep 4, 2019
Lavern Nissley
The Changing Dynamic of Marriage: Statistics for 2019
patheos.com - Terry Gaspard
During a recent presentation at National Association for Relationship and Marriage Education Summit, Dr. Scott Stanley presented the latest …
February 19
Lavern Nissley
Fewer people are getting married because there’s a shortage of economically stable single men, says study
yahoo.com - Person
Marriage isn’t as popular as it once was. In fact, the marriage rate in the U.S. is the lowest it’s been in at least 150 years, reports PBS. A new …
Sep 5, 2019
Lavern Nissley
The Day I Lost My Mother, I Lost A Part Of My Soul And I Wish She Knew How Much I Miss Her
shared.com
The day I lost my mother is one I will never forget. I remember each and every moment of that day with such clarity that I couldn't erase it from my …
Aug 23, 2019
Lavern Nissley
Social Media and Marriage: How to Keep It From Killing Your Marriage
churchleaders.com - Ashley Willis
Do social media and marriage mix? It’s a great question for today. A few years ago, a friend of mine sent me an article on “phubbing,” and I read it …
Jul 1, 2019
Lavern Nissley
John Gottman and Brené Brown on Running Headlong Into Heartbreak
gottman.com - Carla Sparks
The Gottmans and Brené Brown give us a map—a macro perspective of the wilderness of our hearts, and the wildness of love.The post John Gottman and …
Jul 29, 2019
Lavern Nissley
First Things First: What people are thinking about marriage
timesfreepress.com
At the 2019 National Association for Relationship and Marriage Education Summit in Nashville, Dr. Scott Stanley gave an update on the latest marriage …
Aug 10, 2019
Lavern Nissley
Are Couples Who Eat Together Happier Together?
ifstudies.org - by Harry Benson, @harrybenson6
A number of articles and books have investigated the recipe for a happy marriage. But is the eating of food together itself part of the recipe? Do …
Jul 18, 2019
Lavern Nissley
While history tells us that it is possible to have an effective ministry without a healthy marriage, it is not what the desires
churchleaders.com - Eric Geiger
Do you realize that your marriage is your most important ministry? Last week Kaye and I celebrated 22 years of marriage. Over dinner we talked about …
Dec 12, 2019
Lavern Nissley
Christian Teens and Social Media: Positive Stats You Should Know
churchleaders.com - Daniel Whyte IV
There are actually some positive statistics you should know about Christian teens and social media. A New Voice Raises Concerns About Teens and Social …
Jul 10, 2019
Lavern Nissley
Nurturing A Marriage When a Child Has Special Needs | East County | Your Observer
yourobserver.com - Observer Staff
Marriage is not always easy. Creating a healthy marriage and maintaining it is a feat worth accomplishing. Having a child with special needs, or as I …
Jun 27, 2019
Lavern Nissley
Kids
Why You Shouldn’t Love Your Kids More Than Your Partner
TIME - Belinda Luscombe
Parents’ love for their children can make them do peculiar things. Like staying up until 1 a.m. gluing glitter on a second-grade class project. Or driving 40 miles to deliver a single soccer cleat. Or,
Nov 5, 2019
Lavern Nissley
Divorce
12 Habits That Lead to How to Avoid Them!
churchleaders.com - Dave Willis
No one intends to develop these habits that lead to divorce. In fact, every married couple has exchanged vows which promise “til death do us part,” …
Mar 21, 2017