Relationship Advice for Will and Kate
- Relationship Advice for Will and KateBy YourTangoThe Royal Wedding is fast approaching, and millions upon millions of eyeballs will watch Prince William takes Kate Middleton as his bride. But, just like any couple, new challenges await them as they grow into their relationship. What advice can prepare Kate and William for their new roles as Husband and Wife? Here, 11 of our experts weigh in.http://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/38876_Original.jpg
- Relationship Advice for Will and KateThe love you share will continue to be witnessed by a world craving relationship role models. Decide right now to make your relationship your first priority. By doing so, you are clearly saying that the needs of the marriage come before individual needs. Making decisions, including compromises, becomes much easier when you have already chosen to put the marriage first. —Arielle Ford, author of The Soulmate Secrethttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/38865_Original.jpg
- Relationship Advice for Will and KateIn a good marriage partners understand how to satisfy each other's needs, both in and out of the bedroom. The best way to figure this out is to ask yourselves: 'If I am going to spend the rest of my life with this person what is it that I need from them in order to have the type of marriage and relationship I desire?' Once you understand what you need and share your answers. —Joe Amoia, matchmaker and dating coachhttp://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/39004_Original.jpg
- Relationship Advice for Will and KateLike all high profile political couples, you will constantly be pulled in many different directions daily. For a successful marriage, commit to creating a space in your busy schedules to focus solely on each other and how you are doing as a couple each day or night. Carving out this time will help you stay close and grow as a couple even under the pressures of being in the spotlight. —Eve Agee, life coachhttp://static.glo.com/photos/Original/38867_Original.jpg
- Relationship Advice for Will and KateThe only purpose of tabloids is to sell tabloids, so remember: positive or negative, always approach headlines with humor! When you're completely alone and away from the public eye, try your best to let go and be as silly and carefree as you two can muster ... especially in the bedroom. —Dr. Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D. psychologisthttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/38868_Original.jpg
- Relationship Advice for Will and KateIt's common for newly married couples to question and even regret their decision once the honeymoon is over. Realize that this is normal, and use it as an opportunity to talk about how things are different as a married couple. —Johanna Lyman, sex and relationships coachhttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/38869_Original.jpg
- Relationship Advice for Will and KateA few days after the wedding — on the honeymoon is a perfect time — sit down and together write out what you want your life to look like. Each anniversary go back and review what you wrote, celebrate what you've accomplished, and update your goals so you grow together. —Orna and Matthew Walters, The Power Couplehttp://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/38870_Original.jpg
- Relationship Advice for Will and KateHave a direct and candid conversation before the wedding about each others expectations. Clear up any confusion about what it means to be faithful and/or monogamous. Marriage is not a one time inoculation against cheating, not even for a prince and princess. —Dr. Tammy Nelson, Ph.D. psychotherapisthttp://static.glo.com/photos/Original/38871_Original.jpg
- Relationship Advice for Will and KateBe aware that in the course of your marriage, you will be physically attracted to others. When this happens, acknowledge it and then move on. Think of your partner and channel all your sexual energy into the thought of them. —Delaine Moore, divorce coach and founder of IamDivorcedNotDead.com ON YOURTANGO: 5 Ways To Increase Libidohttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/38872_Original.jpg
- Relationship Advice for Will and KateBe very careful to disentangle your royal titles from who you really are together. As figure heads you'll need to maintain a certain image, but don't let that influence who you are as a couple and those intimate moments to which the rest of the world is not privy. —Rebecca Roy, marriage educator and therapisthttp://static.glo.com/photos/Original/38874_Original.jpg
- Relationship Advice for Will and KateSex keeps you connected, helps you to laugh at the absurdity of life and reminds you everyday why you’ve chosen to walk through life together. Set a shared goal for how often you want to plug in together and make it one that you can both help to achieve. —Melanie Gorman, therapist and life coachhttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/38875_Original.jpg
- Relationship Advice for Will and KateCouples tend to lose their romantic spontaneity as they pass the six-month mark in their marriage. Keep yours alive by continuing to make time, effort and choices that lead you back to your relationship and each other. —Charles Orlando, author of The Problem with Women ... is Men NEXT GALLERY: Divorce-Proof Your Marriagehttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/39003_Original.jpgRelationship Advice for Will and Katehttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/38876_Original.jpg
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1 of 12By YourTango
The Royal Wedding is fast approaching, and millions upon millions of eyeballs will watch Prince William takes Kate Middleton as his bride. But, just like any couple, new challenges await them as they grow into their relationship. What advice can prepare Kate and William for their new roles as Husband and Wife? Here, 11 of our experts weigh in.
Put Marriage First
2 of 12"The love you share will continue to be witnessed by a world craving relationship role models. Decide right now to make your relationship your first priority. By doing so, you are clearly saying that the needs of the marriage come before individual needs. Making decisions, including compromises, becomes much easier when you have already chosen to put the marriage first." —Arielle Ford, author of The Soulmate Secret
Know Your Needs
3 of 12"In a good marriage partners understand how to satisfy each other's needs, both in and out of the bedroom. The best way to figure this out is to ask yourselves: 'If I am going to spend the rest of my life with this person what is it that I need from them in order to have the type of marriage and relationship I desire?' Once you understand what you need and share your answers." —Joe Amoia, matchmaker and dating coach
Connect Each Day
4 of 12"Like all high profile political couples, you will constantly be pulled in many different directions daily. For a successful marriage, commit to creating a space in your busy schedules to focus solely on each other and how you are doing as a couple each day or night. Carving out this time will help you stay close and grow as a couple even under the pressures of being in the spotlight." —Eve Agee, life coach
Don't Let Others Define You
5 of 12"The only purpose of tabloids is to sell tabloids, so remember: positive or negative, always approach headlines with humor! When you're completely alone and away from the public eye, try your best to let go and be as silly and carefree as you two can muster ... especially in the bedroom." —Dr. Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D. psychologist
Accept Uncertainty
6 of 12"It's common for newly married couples to question and even regret their decision once the honeymoon is over. Realize that this is normal, and use it as an opportunity to talk about how things are different as a married couple." —Johanna Lyman, sex and relationships coach
Have a Common Goal
7 of 12"A few days after the wedding — on the honeymoon is a perfect time — sit down and together write out what you want your life to look like. Each anniversary go back and review what you wrote, celebrate what you've accomplished, and update your goals so you grow together." —Orna and Matthew Walters, "The Power Couple"
Clearly Define Fidelity
8 of 12"Have a direct and candid conversation before the wedding about each others expectations. Clear up any confusion about what it means to be faithful and/or monogamous. Marriage is not a one time inoculation against cheating, not even for a prince and princess." —Dr. Tammy Nelson, Ph.D. psychotherapist
Avoid Temptation
9 of 12"Be aware that in the course of your marriage, you will be physically attracted to others. When this happens, acknowledge it and then move on. Think of your partner and channel all your sexual energy into the thought of them." —Delaine Moore, divorce coach and founder of IamDivorcedNotDead.com
ON YOURTANGO: 5 Ways To Increase Libido
Separate Public and Private
10 of 12"Be very careful to disentangle your royal titles from who you really are together. As figure heads you'll need to maintain a certain image, but don't let that influence who you are as a couple and those intimate moments to which the rest of the world is not privy." —Rebecca Roy, marriage educator and therapist
Have Lots of Sex
11 of 12"Sex keeps you connected, helps you to laugh at the absurdity of life and reminds you everyday why you’ve chosen to walk through life together. Set a shared goal for how often you want to "plug in" together and make it one that you can both help to achieve." —Melanie Gorman, therapist and life coach
Don't Forget Passion
12 of 12"Couples tend to lose their romantic spontaneity as they pass the six-month mark in their marriage. Keep yours alive by continuing to make time, effort and choices that lead you back to your relationship and each other." —Charles Orlando, author of The Problem with Women ... is Men
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