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Third-Party Mediation Increases Relationship Satisfaction Following An Argument
by Farwa Batool Contrary to what the movies would have you believe, romantic relationships invariably involve conflict. It may seem like arguing with …
18 First Date Questions From The Experts
eharmony Staff March 7, 2018 After dedicating your time searching and fielding through profiles, you finally had an online witty conversation wit…
10 Things To Keep In Mind When You Meet Someone Special
Published 1 year ago on September 19, 2018 By Hugo Finding someone you share a special connection with can be one of the best feelings in the wor…
7 ideas for virtual dating while social distancing, and how to strike up a romance during the pandemic
Libertina Brandt and Juliana Kaplan Mar 28, 2020, 8:00 AM Practicing social distancing doesn’t mean you have to put your dating life on hold. If…
The Four Types of Compatibility in Relationships
A key element in every relationship is compatibility between the two parties. Beginning from the dating process — and then following in marriage — iss…
A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
Salaam! I wanted to take a moment and touch base with you all regarding your own safety amid the current situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus.) First …
10 ways to avoid marrying the wrong person
By: Dr. Nafisa Sekandari & Hosai Mojaddidi There is a right way and a wrong way to get to know someone for marriage. The wrong way is to get…
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Next Coaching Session
Post written by Michelle Braden MSBCoach CEO, author of 3 leadership books, committed to inspire/challenge leaders, maximize engagement, and impact or…
How I Found My ‘Mr. Right’
By A Jamil, 20th March, 2019 Finding the ‘one’ is probably one of the biggest challenges that both single Muslim men and women still experie…
Do not complicate the marriage process
By Natalia Sala, 14th February 2019 Marriage is a relationship and an act of worship, it is not an auction to the highest bidder or the one who appear…
Married to Their Smartphones (Oh, and to Each Other, Too)
By Brooke Lea Foster, Oct. 28, 2016 Sherry Zheng was cleaning up from dinner, ready to toss out the remaining fried rice, when she grabbed her phone f…
5 Healthy Ways to Disagree but Protect the Relationship
By: Cyndi Barber As a counselor, I work with couples struggling in their relationship. Oftentimes, the reason they need a mediator is because disagree…
Are You Prepared for Marriage and Building a Family?
Source: https://muslimmatters.org/2019/04/10/are-you-prepared-for-marriage-and-family/ Published: April 10, 2019 By Mona Aslam High School is that tim…
Upcoming Event: Chicago Game Night at iHeartHalal
Speed dating is broken so BeyondChai created an experience like no other. Meet new people and make authentic connections in a relaxed environment orch…
Our 3rd Official Gamenight
By. Kianaat Karim An amazing crowd. Interactive games. Authentic connections. A successful night once again! Gamenight CA was hosted at the spacious a…
Before you get married, watch this.
Brought to you by Prince Ea; The Secret to a Happy Relationship or Marriage is this……
How Do You Know If You’re Ready For Marriage?
Step 1: Ask yourself these 13 questions. By Zach Brittle Q: How do you know you’re ready for marriage? —A.G. A: There’s no one way to know, but if yo…
The Four Horsemen: The Antidotes
By Ellie Lisitsa All relationships, even the most successful ones, have conflict. It is unavoidable. Fortunately, our research shows that it’s not the…
Looking For Love In The Age Of Trump, Young Muslims Turn To Matchmaking
Tucked inside a cushy high-rise in Tysons Corner with floors of co-working spaces — the kind with fruit-infused water and slick modern furniture — a g…
Everything you thought you knew about L-O-V-E is wrong
My parents had an arranged marriage. This always fascinated me. I am perpetually indecisive about even the most mundane things, and I couldn’t imagine…
Fathers and Daughters
Bismillah “Father, I know that we cannot choose our family, this choice is made by the Almighty and we only find out when we arrive in this world who …
Marital Bliss in Ramadan: 8 Awesome Tips to Keep Your Love Alive b
Last Ramadan, I looked forward to eating the fruit salad prepared by my husband’s hands for iftar. Even though the fruit pieces were not cut exactly t…
10 Pieces of Financial Advice for Newly Married Couples
A few weeks ago, I was attending a wedding where I’ve known the groom for about 20 years. I wasn’t one of the groomsmen and didn’t know all of them, b…