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.
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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
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
Appreciation
I love the word appreciation. It has a wide range of specific meanings, all revolving around the concept of value. Items of value increase in worth over time. If you buy a house, it typically appreciates over time. You sell it for more than you… Read More »Appreciation
Change is a Powerful Thing
This whole experience has been a mixed blessing for our marriage. The move itself was trying and I know we frustrated each other with our different styles and approaches to the project. But far more important is the blessing that we are now experiencing as we explore and discover the new area in which we live.
Life as a Jigsaw Puzzle
I like jigsaw puzzles. But I have to admit, I am very dependent on seeing the image on the box. For every piece I pick up, I look to the box to see where it might fit. Once I know about where it goes, I… Read More »Life as a Jigsaw Puzzle
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
Valentine’s Day – Pleasure or Pressure?
Valentine’s Day fascinates me. No so much the day itself, but rather how people respond to it. Years ago when I was in High School, they used to sell carnations leading up to the day. They had different colors to represent different feelings. Red was… Read More »Valentine’s Day – Pleasure or Pressure?