Ok. When it comes to creating and maintaining a Shocking Marriage, the key is Intentionality. That’s it. It’s really that simple. Think about it. We get better at those things in life that we are intentional about. If you want to improve your golf game,… Read More »Intentionality
People are funny. While they may say they hate change, they themselves change over time. Our tastes, our attitudes our lifestyles all tend to evolve as we age. As the parent of teenagers I can assure you that the pop music that I listened to… Read More »Who Did I Marry?
I am a keen observer of marriages. Call it curiosity i suppose, but I can’t help but watching how couples interact and correlating that to the level of satisfaction (both expressed and unarticulated) that exists in the relationship. One clear thing that i’ve come to learn is… Read More »Steps to a “Successful Marriage”
I was raised on a farm and as such learned a lot of valuable life lessons during my youth. One such lesson came the first time my dad let me disk the field. He showed me the basic controls (e.g. how to raise and lower… Read More »It’s All About Perspective
My wife and kids have been gone for a week. It’s funny, I travel quite a bit for work and have for the bulk of my career. When I’m away from home, I miss everybody, but I’m typically so busy with scheduled work activities and… Read More »Appreciate the Little Things
Fortunately, I’ve not been ignoring my marriage like I have been this blog. In terms of my marriage, things have been good. But it seems like we’re surrounded by those whose relationships are in dire trouble. It’s tough being around / counseling (term used loosely)… Read More »Keeping conflict in perspective…
Our two oldest sons are both married, one for eighteen months, the other a year longer. It has been nothing short of fascinating to observe them in their respective marriages. Watching them work through issues, grow closer together, and establish goals and dreams for their… Read More »Mentoring Your Kid’s Marriage
Since joining the Christian Marriage Bloggers Association CMBA, I have started reading a lot more blogs on marriage. The diversity of perspectives that fall under this umbrella is amazing to me. What one couple promotes as healthy and enticing, another will personally condemn within their… Read More »There is no “normal” marriage
I’ve written a number of blogs on the importance of focusing on your spouse, and giving them the love and attention that they deserve. However, 30 years of marriage has taught me that there is an equally important time to NOT focus on them. There… Read More »When Not to Focus on Your Spouse