How to Keep Your Marriage Strong: Combat Complacency
Marriage should not become dull or boring over time. Focus and intentionality will help you to fight complacency and keep your marriage thriving.
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Don’t Assume the Worst
Some people are naturally optimistic and some fall more toward the side of pessimism. It’s just the way they are wired. These perspectives seep into all aspects of life, and marriage is not exempt. Optimists see a bright future for the relationship with opportunities abounding.… Read More »Don’t Assume the Worst
In-Home Marriage Retreat
We recently had the opportunity to host our first in-home marriage retreat. The feedback was outstanding (as you can see in the embedded videos) and a good time was had by all. This fall we will be hosting marriage retreats in a lovely conference center… Read More »In-Home Marriage Retreat
Influencing your Spouse
My wife recently made the comment, “I’ve spent my life being told I should be more this way or more that way. I’ve been told what I should be, how I should act and how I should do things.” My first thought was that she… Read More »Influencing your Spouse
Look Forward in your Marriage
I have traveled to India several times. One thing that always amazes me is the traffic and the way people drive there. A given four-lane road may contain seven actual lanes, consisting of cars, trucks, scooters, pedestrians and cows. Despite the seeming chaos, it seems… Read More »Look Forward in your Marriage
Improve Communication in your Marriage
How many times have you sent an email or text to someone that is misunderstood? Their reply is far different that what you expected.
Interview with authors of “The Go-Giver Marriage”
The more that you give in a marriage, the more that you have. These authors will explain why it is critical to focus on your own behavior in a marriage, rather than criticizing your spouse
Cast a Vision for your Marriage
Most couples go through some form of planning prior to getting married. They probably discuss things like having children (and how many), careers, and likes and dislikes. Often times, these discussions are more about revealing personal preferences rather than planning for the future. E.g. “Okay,… Read More »Cast a Vision for your Marriage