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.
Marriage advice
Marriage In Balance
In a marriage of 42 years, differences are balanced by common values. The couple’s divergent personalities create harmony, even in small details like sharing blankets. Understanding and appreciating differences is key. It’s crucial for couples to embrace and optimize their individual strengths to achieve a balanced and fulfilling marriage.
New Year – New Marriage Perspective
It’s a new year. Time for a new perspective on your marriage.
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
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
When Correcting your Spouse is Wrong
It’s easy to correct your spouse in a conversation with others. But there’s really good reason not to.
Laughter, Fun & Perspective
Couples in great marriages laugh a lot. They laugh together and they laugh individually. It is apparent in watching them that they are truly enjoying life and their relationship. Laughter is associated with fun. Nobody laughs when they’re miserable or bored. It is a symptom… Read More »Laughter, Fun & Perspective