Articles by “Alisa Grace”

What should you do before having a difficult conversation? Alisa Grace provides practical wisdom and insight to equip you with three communication tactics to facilitate healthy conversation, no matter how difficult the topic might be.

Dear CMR,

What is the best thing to do when your spouse doesn't want to talk about your conflicts or their feelings or thoughts about it. What if they just want to run away and ignore it as if there is no conflict at all?

Signed, Let's Talk About It

Do you feel spiritually distant from your spouse? A lot of couples feel closest to God in different ways, and that's okay! Chris and Alisa have a few tips to help you and your spouse connect with one another spiritually.

Some of the most effective marital research focuses on what happy couples do well. Want to know the secret? In this video, Alisa shares the winning formula that helps couples feel more connected, closer and overall more satisfied in their relationship.

Dear CMR,

My husband and I have separate bank accounts. He knows how much money I make, but I recently earned a raise. I am conflicted about whether or not to mention it to him. I am afraid if I tell him he will think of it as, "Ok, now we can buy something." I think we should save for a rainy day! 

Signed, Conflicted

Want to know the secret to a happy marriage? In this video, Alisa Grace explains marriage expert Dr. John Gottman's number one secret. Want a hint? It's in the little things.

According to leading marriage researcher John Gottman, there are seven qualities of a happy marriage. In this video, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace explain these seven traits and their roles within relationships.

Dear CMR:

Should I ever date someone that I know I’m not attracted to? I’m worried that it may set the other person up for heartbreak if I do.

Signed,

Willing, But Unsure