Because marriage is a constantly evolving process, couples need to learn new skills as well as sharpen existing ones to navigate the changes of a midlife marriage. A vital and satisfying marriage requires marital maintenance. Working together to select goals, make decisions, develop strategies, and cope with multiple responsibilities will likely result in a stronger [...]

Marital love means caring for another person rather than taking care of or taking from another person. Mutual understanding and consideration nourish the marriage. If caring, understanding and consideration are evident in the marriage, it becomes possible for the marriage to endure and be a source of support, even when the couple feels low or [...]