The Catholic Compass
Marriage Matters
Jun12 – "I am tired of arguing about politics!" - "Then what do we Talk about?"
May12 – "I don't want to call my mother-in-law Mom.' " "My mom loves her - what's the problem?"
Apr12 – "My brother-in-law is having an affair. I want to tell my sister."
Mar12 – "I want my wife to come to Mass with me." "I am not a Catholic."
Jan12 – "My kids aren't being treated fairly in our marriage." "I made promises about money to my late wife"
Dec11 – "I don't want my son raised by a stranger." "I love my job."
Oct11 – "His ex-wife calls once a week!" "We need to talk about our kids!"
Jul11 – "My wife's stepmom should take care of her husband" "My stepmother is neglecting dad. I want him to move in with us"
Jun11 – "My house isn't my own." - "She needs to accept my past."
May11 – "Smoking is a deal-breaker." - "Marriage shouldn't have deal-breakers."
Apr11 – It's my turn to be Mommy - The kids just need time.
Mar11 – I dread family holidays - I do all the work.
Jan11 – "He wants my e-mail password - that's private!"
Dec10 – Our 15-year-old is pregnant – we need to help her raise the baby.
Nov10 – "I caught him 'chatting' online to another woman"
Oct10 – He's gained weight and I'm not attracted to him anymore.
Jul10 – I'm afraid my husband is an alcoholic
Jun10 – We got married too young – I want to try the single life.
May10 – I hate not being the breadwinner
Mar10 – He needs to find a job
Jan10 – I can't stand our daughter-in-law.
Dec09 – I love my wife, but my stepson has to go!
Nov09 – I think she's having an affair with a co-worker
Oct09 – Our faith should be the most important thing in our lives
Jul09 – She says: His big mouth embarrasses me. He says: Get over it
Jun09 – Her mom needs to go to a nursing home
May09 – He wants to run our home like a military unit
Apr09 – We agreed to use "the Pill"
Mar09 – She treats "our" child better than "my" child
Jan09 – We had a baby and I lost my wife! - He's acting like a baby himself
Dec08 – We're going to Paris, let's plan! - Can't we just 'wing it'?
Nov08 – She's having an affair
Oct08 – Our toddler belongs at Sunday Mass! - He's too lively and distracting.
Sep08 – Our parished closed, where should we go?
Jul08 – Mass is important to our family, It's not important to me
Apr08 – She's married to her job, I'm just dedicated
Mar08 – She says: I am so depressed, He says: Snap out of it
Dec07 – It's my money, I thought we shared everything
Nov07 – We're retired - it's time to chuck it in and travel
Oct07 – He flirts with other women
Jul07 – We've already raised our children - it's not our turn
Jun07 – I want my mother to move in
May07 – When we're on vacation, I want to see all the sights!
Apr07 – He doesn't know how to dress right without my help
Mar07 – I don't want to support her deadbeat relatives
Jan07 – The romance has fizzled, He may be right
Nov06 – His kids get more than mine, My kids don't get enough
Oct06 – I want more romance, I'm too tired
Jul06 – I should be number one!, But she's my mother!
Jun06 – Why should I work?, He's irresponsible
May06 – It's normal, No it's porn
Apr06 – He wants to risk it all for a new business, she wants to play it safe
Mar06 – He's lazy, She's a nag
Jan06 – He's frugal, She's a spender
Nov05 – Take time for a family meeting to plan some fun!
Oct05 – It's about time to savor the sunset
Jul05 – Share your daily commute
Jun05 – Love can be lovelier the second time around
May05 – Four steps to a closer relationship?
Apr05 – 5 ways to balance time as a couple
Jan05 – Take 10 minutes to talk
Oct04 – Spending and giving
Jul04 – Giving the gift of self
Jun04 – Learning good communication
May04 – Turn chores into time together
Apr04 – No time for prayer? Do it first
Mar04 – What are your needs and dreams?
Jan04 – Is your marriage a priority?