Maybe you regularly read this blog and wonder who I am and what I’m all about. Granted, I know most folks won’t care that much (except for my Mom). I’m really not all that interesting, but I thought it might be helpful for you to know a bit about me so when you read these posts, you’ll have a bit more perspective on where I’m coming from. Since pictures are usually more interesting than words, I’ll use as many pictures... Read more
Marriage is awesome, but it can also be really stressful some days! Every marriage faces challenges. In fact, most of the strongest couples you know are probably the ones who have endured the most challenges together. Easy days in marriage bring rest, but it’s the difficult days that bring growth. Challenging and stressful situations will come. Preparing for them can help you endure them together in partnership with each other. In no particular order, here are 12 of the most common causes... Read more
I’ve interacted with thousands of married couples (both online and in person) and I’ve discovered an alarming trend along the way…most couples are discouraged by the state of their sex lives. Most of these couples aren’t sure why their sex life is so disappointing, so they have no idea where to start to correct the problem. Married couples shouldn’t live in a perpetual state of sexual dysfunction and disappointment. I know the reasons that cause sexual tension can be very complex,... Read more
I've interacted with thousands of married couples (both online and in person) and I've discovered an alarming trend along the way...most married couples are discouraged by the state of their sex lives. Many of these couples aren't sure why their... Read more
Have you ever looked at someone who seemed to have great success in their relationships, finances, personal health, career and life in general? When we see someone who seems to have it “all together,” the natural response is to ask ourselves, “What’s their secret?” The “secret” to excellence really isn’t a secret. In fact, Jesus revealed this life-changing nugget of wisdom to the world two thousand years ago. I’m going to tell you Jesus’ “Secret to Excellence” in just a... Read more
Last time I flew on a plane, I remember feeling shocked at how expensive it was to have extra baggage. Apparently, it pays to travel light. It’s the same in marriage. When we bring a lot of “baggage” into the relationship, it can end up costing us a lot. When a bride and groom walk down the aisle, they’re each hauling invisible baggage which can become an enemy to the intimacy in their marriage if they don’t deal with it in... Read more
(Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.com) Some people believe the philosophy…“Being in love means never having to say, ‘I’m sorry.'” The people who believe that are almost always DIVORCED! The truth is, a healthy marriage requires A LOT of grace. Some couples get stuck in a stagnant rut because one or both spouses dig in their heels and refuse to admit fault for fear of looking weak or giving “power” to the other spouse. Neither spouse is willing to swallow their pride... Read more
Laughter fills the soundtrack of a healthy marriage. When was the last time you and your spouse laughed so hard that your sides hurt? I’m talking about a spewing your drink out of your nose, tears running down your cheeks, stomachs cramping, on-the-verge-of-vomiting kind of laughter. Are you laughing more, less or about the same as you did in the beginning of your relationship? Are your wrinkles coming from laugh lines or stress lines? These may seem like insignificant questions,... Read more
As I’ve observed healthy couples and dysfunctional couples, I’ve noticed that the tone of your words has the power to shape tone of your marriage! Below are four words healthy couples try to remove from their vocabularies. I believe your marriage could become stronger if you stop using these words… 1. “Fine” When we use the word “fine” to describe how we’re doing, we’re usually either dismissing the question because we don’t really want to have a conversation OR we’re passively... Read more
Has your spouse ever said or done something that made you want to cry or punch a wall, but they seemed completely oblivious to the fact that they hurt you (which which probably made you even more frustrated)? I think this has happened to all of us who have been married for any length of time. We may be good at dodging the big, obvious forms of disrespect, but the subtle little lack of thoughtfulness in a marriage can creep in... Read more
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