10 Ways To Avoid Marrying The Wrong Person
Two Muslim counsellors share practical guidance on what to look for, and what to watch out for, while getting to know someone…
from Mental Health 4 Muslims2 min read
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Marriage Advice
5 Questions You Need to Ask Before Getting Married
Full disclosure: I have been married—to the same guy—for twenty-eight years, four months, and twelve days. In our five years of dating,…
Sep 6, 202010 min read
Third-Party Mediation Increases Relationship Satisfaction Following An Argument
PsyPost reports on a University of Geneva study suggesting that a mediator's help during an argument can leave couples more satisfied afterwards.
from PsyPost2 min read
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…
Apr 19, 20203 min read
What to know before getting married: Advice from a couples therapist
A marriage and family therapist shares eight things engaged couples should understand about expectations, family, money and conflict before the wedding.
from TODAY2 min read
8 Traits of a Happy Marriage, According to a Couples Therapist
What makes for a happy marriage? Well, it’s safe to say that the happiest long-lasting couples probably don’t have affairs or lie…
Aug 29, 20194 min read
How to Improve Your Relationships With Mindfulness
“Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back, and reasons to stay.” — Dalai Lama
Jan 17, 20185 min read
7 Reasons Calling is Better Than Texting in Dating and Relationships
I’ve been a marriage and family counselor for more than 40 years. Though the times and technologies have changed, the basics of…
Dec 15, 20174 min read
Preparing Muslims for Marriage
Marital problems among Muslims in America are of increasing concern.
Sep 27, 201618 min read
Marital problems… Who should I ask for Help?
As any couple can imagine, it is a very difficult to realization or accept that something is wrong and professional help is…
Aug 22, 20163 min read
Key Advice for the Newly Wed
It is common for scholars and teachers to be asked for their advice on certain topics and situations. As Muslims we put…
Aug 19, 20164 min read
Controlling anger before it controls you
Shaykh Sajid Umar explains how anger works, why both explosive and bottled-up anger harm us, and Prophetic steps for calming down.
from Sajid Umar2 min read