You ever watch a young couple in love? They’re always flirting and teasing each other. Laughter is the norm. There’s a playful quality that is present that is both infectious and energizing. Is it strictly youth that creates such a relationship? We went out… Read More »Keep it Playful
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
There’s a fascinating study out of Stony Brook University in New York that did brain scans on couples married over 20 years. In many cases individuals can really be in a state of passionate love that was long thought to dissipate after a brief time… Read More »Science proves you can stay in love…
We have one son that is coming up on his first anniversary, and another son due to be married in a week. In both cases its been fun to listen to the situations that they anticipate that would be stressful. “My family always does this…”,… Read More »Marriage Culture
In most of our minds, we have this unrealistic expectation for conflict that goes something like this… Once you hear and understand my point, you will quickly realize the error of your ways. With this newfound understanding, you will fall silent as you immediately begin… Read More »Is it always about right and wrong?
How often do we find ourselves frustrated with our marriage; specifically with our partner? “I swear, if she does that one more time, I’m going to scream”, or “He won’t get his lazy butt off the couch, I could really use some help”. We complain… Read More »Insanity…….?
Do you ever think about the mixed message that we send to our kids regarding sex? Movies, television shows and magazines all prominently feature provocative story lines and offer a myriad of sexual advice. “Friends with Benefits”, a movie about a couple with no emotional… Read More »Is there sex after marriage?
Ever notice how some people pour over their financial portfolios? They regularly check their stocks and funds to determine the rate on their return. If over time they notice that a given strategy is diminishing in its effectiveness, they make adjustments, transferring funds from one… Read More »Marriage is an investment