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A Muslim American writer argues that the community's approach to marriage needs rethinking, starting with dropping superficial criteria and building a full…
from Love, InshAllah2 min read
The word “marriage” has a negative connotation for many people. One contributing factor to this is the high divorce rate among baby boomers,…
Aug 8, 20193 min read
The opening piece of a MuslimMatters series encourages young Muslims to prepare for marriage and family life long before the wedding.
from MuslimMatters2 min read
A psychologist describes thirteen signs of a healthy committed relationship, from trust and patience to respect, flexibility and honest communication.
from Psychology Today2 min read
By Kacey Mya Bradley When you love someone, you learn all the little details… but when we’re single, we often neglect this…
May 26, 20193 min read
A therapist explains why everyday chatter, shared activities and attentive listening can bring spouses closer, even when talking about feelings feels hard.
from Psychology Today2 min read
Well, I’ve come to realize a few important steps to figure out exactly what you want. Take a look and if something resonates…
May 17, 20194 min read
Building Attraction: Which Matters More, Looks or Personality? By DR. Nerdlove
May 17, 20196 min read
A psychologist reviews research on how much looks really shape our choices, and why a moderate level of attraction tends to be…
from Psychology Today2 min read
Counsellor Shahina Siddiqui outlines common sources of tension in Muslim marriages in North America, from money and in-laws to stress and differing…
from Sound Vision2 min read
What does it take to stay Muslim, married and extremely happy today? As oxymoronic as that just sounded, believe it or not, it’s absolutely…
May 17, 201927 min read
So you’ve found a match you’re interested in and the feeling is mutual – but now what? Meeting an online match in person is…
May 2, 20193 min read