We’ve got an English Bulldog at home. He’s lazy, he snores, he drools, he can clear a room when he passes gas and he loves to cuddle. He’s about six years old, so in bulldog terms, that would put him at the high side of… Read More »Don’t let your marriage go to the dogs
We’re all familiar with the “honeymoon phase” that couples go through. Everything is new and exciting. Both partners are in an exploration mode as they go through the process of adapting to the other. Everyday brings new learning and surprises creating a culture of excitement.… Read More »Archenemy #1 – Complacency
I’m convinced that the difference between a mediocre marriage and a shocking marriage are the games that we play with each other. I’m not talking about recreational activities, but rather control-based games of power and manipulation. In the workshops we’ve led, we’ve had numerous men… Read More »The unhealthy games we play – Part 1 – sex
If you say you never argue with your spouse, I’ll say that you’re not talking enough! Conflict is inevitable in an intimate relationship. The biblical concept of “the two shall become one” is not an immediate transformation, but rather a process that happens over time.… Read More »Rules of Engagement