Relationships, Editor's Pick

What Makes a Marriage Thrive for a Lifetime? (Part 2)

This is part two of a three-part series; please see Part 1 and Part 3 True character will thrive and shine through marriage in grueling circumstances and situations. Fu Ruojin, a poet of the Yuan Dynasty, wrote: “Newlyweds vow to grow old together, and the kindness and righteousness will last forever.” However, it is not ...

Michael Segarty

An elderly couple bike riding.

What Makes a Marriage Thrive for a Lifetime? (Part 1)

This is part one of a three-part series; see Part 2 and Part 3 The divorce rate in China has soared from 2 percent in the 1970s to 40 percent today. In this commodity and consumer-driven world, so many modern marriages are fleeting and disposable, with many now heading for the rocks. Marriages have become ...

Michael Segarty

A happy newly married couple.

5 Highly Effective Habits to Master Longevity in Marriage

Couples who celebrate their 40th, 50th, or 60th wedding anniversaries are remarkable! So how do some couples achieve a long-lasting and happy marriage? Couples who embrace these 5 habits will experience more success, happiness, and longevity in their marriage 1. Always be attentive when listening and communicating with your partner One skill individuals in a ...

Mikel Davis

A happy older couple.

A Man Donated Blood and Unexpectedly Saved His Future Wife

The slogan “Donate Blood and Save a Life” may sound familiar. However, a man in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, “donated blood platelets and found his future wife.” Mr. Lian has been donating blood regularly for many years. He presented a bag of platelets, and this saved a woman who later became his wife. According to The ...

Emma Lu

A man donating blood.

4 Things That Will Get Others to Like You

Modern society has always created an atmosphere of “beauty is king,” as if people who look beautiful deserve to have all the good things and have others like them. Many people have anxiety about their looks, hoping to improve their external beauty through various means, in order to gain love and friendship. These 4 things ...

Mikel Davis

A group of smiling Asian friends.

The Power of Kindness: A Selfless Act Leads to Unexpected Rewards

Being kind to others can have a profound impact on both the giver and the receiver. But just how far should we go in being kind? Is it as simple as giving money or ignoring the faults of others? Or does it encompass an even higher realm? These are important questions that we should all ...

Mikel Davis

Watercolor painting of white cranes flying over a lake with green trees beside it and mountains in the background.

Getting Engaged? 7 Things to Include in Your Prenup Agreement

A prenuptial agreement, or “prenup” in short, is a legal contract between two people engaged to be married and is effective upon the marriage. The document serves as a way for the soon-to-be-married couple to plan decisions regarding their finances, properties, debts, and everything necessary in the event they divorce.  Why should you get a ...

Arianne Ayson

A prenup agreement.

How Can Families Raise Well-Rounded Children?

A survey found that 90 percent of parents raising their children will instill anxiety in them! The main reason is that many parents fail to control and manage their emotions. Chronically anxious parents tend to be overly sensitive and irritable and often lose their temper when interacting with their children. Children constantly exposed to emotional ...

Emma Lu

Parents walking together while their daughter rides her bike.

Helping People Tie the Knot Is a Good Deed

There is a common saying among Chinese folks: “It is better to demolish ten temples than destroy one marriage.” The implication is that destroying other people’s marriages is a great sin, even worse than demolishing 10 temples. But on the other hand, helping people tie the knot is a blessing. Helping people tie the knot is ...

Michael Segarty

Groom places the wedding ring on his bride's finger during the wedding ceremony while she holds a boquet of flowers.