There’s been a shift in our culture away from wearing wedding rings, which has stirred up debate over whether the rings are still necessary or if they’ve become an outdated concept. I never take my ring off, so some of this might just be a matter of my own personal preference, but I believe there are some very important reasons to wear your ring. (more…) Read more
We live in very unique and complex times. Cultural wars are being waged over gender identity, public restroom access and moral debates over whether gender is more a matter of biological hardware (genitals), mental wiring, feelings, personal choice, or a... Read more
I recently sat down with a couple who is struggling through some miscommunication in their marriage. They love each other, and they have a strong relationship, but their communication in marriage seems to be stuck in a dysfunctional cycle of misunderstanding and frustration. Their struggle is a common one. Miscommunication is at the core of many marriage problems, and when a couple improves their communication, they’ll usually improve the overall health of their marriage at the same time. (more…) Read more
As a husband, loving your wife is the most sacred duties you'll have the privilege of doing in your entire lifetime. My friend has Matt Brown some incredibly practical insights about how we as husband can and should be loving our... Read more
http://gty.im/469725655 I recently sat down with a couple who have been married for a long time, but recently some relational “drift” in their marriage had slowly sent them in opposite directions like two ships that are each just slightly off course, but over time, that slight drift caused a huge gap between them. This couple had the abrupt wakeup call of an Emotional Affair which threatened to end their marriage if immediate action wasn’t taken. Any marriage left on autopilot will eventually... Read more
As the co-founder of The Facebook Marriage Page and StrongerMarriages.com, I’ve had the privilege of interacting with thousands of married couples online and in person. I’ve interviewed couples who have been happily married for a lifetime, I’ve studied the habits of of the healthiest couples and also explored the warning signs that can lead to divorce. I’ve boiled it all down into what I believe is the “Top ten” list of marriage advice in the world. I believe that this simple list, when... Read more
I recently received a message through my Facebook page from a wife struggling with a very common issue in modern marriages. To paraphrase her message, she said, “My husband always has his cell phone with him. Sometimes, he even sleeps with it in his pocket. He never wants me looking at it. I’m afraid he’s communicating with other women or hiding something else, but I don’t want to snoop or make things awkward by demanding to look at his phone. He gets... Read more
I’ve always wanted to be seen as a “tough guy,” but I just never thought I was mean enough to pull it off. When I watch Gladiator, Dirty Harry, Rambo or any other guy movies to that get my testosterone going, I long for that kind of rugged toughness, but an honest self-assessment reminds me that in terms of meanness, I’m much more like Mr. Rogers than Mr. T (sorry for all the 1980’s references)! I’ve come to discover that... Read more
As I’ve interacted with countless married couples over the years, I’ve discovered that some of the most damaging threats to a marriage don’t happen on purpose. They are the subtle, stealthy actions and habits that chip away at the foundation of a marriage without us even noticing. To protect your marriage, and to respect your spouse, please watch out for these four common behaviors… (more…) Read more
We’ve all faced moments of struggle, heartbreak or frustration when life just doesn’t seem to make sense. Billy and Katie Anne Lester recently walked through a heartbreaking season which shook their faith to the core. Their family’s journey has given me new perspective for those moments when life doesn’t seem to make sense. My wife Ashley grew up with Katie Anne and they’ve stayed connected through social media even though our families now live in different states. A few years ago, Katie... Read more
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