I had the honor of being with a married couple as they said goodbye to each other after years of marriage. This is what I learned. Read more
I had the honor of being with a married couple as they said goodbye to each other after years of marriage. This is what I learned. Read more
When Ashley and I walked down the aisle almost thirteen years ago, we had no idea what we were getting into! We were young and clueless, but we were in love and we figured that our enthusiasm and optimism would be enough to get us through the challenges of life. We soon learned that we were very unprepared! Don’t get me wrong, Ashley and I have an amazing marriage, but we’ve also had to learn a lot of lessons the... Read more
Embed from Getty Images When Ashley and I walked down the aisle almost thirteen years ago, we had no idea what we were getting into! We were young and clueless, but we were in love and we figured that our... Read more
My wife, Ashley, and I have devoted much of our adult lives to battling the epidemic of divorce and helping couples rediscover the timeless principles that lead to a strong and vibrant marriage. Along the way, we’ve noticed some patterns of behavior that usually lead to divorce. I’m convinced that if couples will stop doing these things, the quality of marriages will rise and the divorce rates will drastically drop. In no particular order… 1. Speaking negatively to (or about)... Read more
How would you complete this sentence? “The only thing that counts is…” What’s the most important thing in life? That’s an important question isn’t it? How you choose to answer that question will do more to determine the course of your life than potentially any other factor. Our priorities share our destinies. When I was a kid, one of my favorite movies was “City Slickers” with Billy Crystal and Jack Palance. The movie follows the funny escapades of some lifelong... Read more
How would you complete this sentence? “The only thing that counts is…” What’s the most important thing in life? That’s an important question isn’t it? How you choose to answer that question will do more to determine the course of your life than potentially any other factor. Our priorities share our destinies. When I was a kid, one of my favorite movies was “City Slickers” with Billy Crystal and Jack Palance. The movie follows the funny escapades of some lifelong... Read more
Social media is one of the greatest tools on the planet for staying connected, but ironically, it’s also potentially one of the most dangerous forces for tearing relationships apart. As the founder of the Facebook Marriage Page I have the privilege of seeing social media used as a force for strengthening relationships, but I’ve seen people wreck their relationships online. Check out my FREE video lesson on How social media can help OR hurt your relationships. Here are a few of the most... Read more
Embed from Getty ImagesSocial media is one of the greatest tools on the planet for staying connected, but ironically, it's also potentially one of the most dangerous forces for tearing relationships apart. As the founder of the Facebook Marriage Page I have... Read more
Anytime we love someone, we will eventually be compelled us to make a selfless sacrifice. Very often, the sacrifice will be an ongoing aspect of the relationship. We see this everyday in married couples working to provide for their children, caring for aging parents or even caring for their own spouse. Those selfless, sacrificial acts are a beautiful and powerful expression of love. My parents raised us in a home where this was modeled. Mom and Dad loved us and... Read more
When I was in college, I worked night shift for two summers at a Toyota plant in Georgetown, KY. I didn’t enjoy the Vampire schedule of sleeping during the day and staying up all night, but I was making more than double the minimum wage, so for a college kid, I felt like I’d hit the jackpot! As valuable as that paycheck was to me, the most valuable asset I took away from that experience wasn’t the money, but a... Read more