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5 Ways Not to Communicate with Your Husband
There are a lot of articles and blogs out there giving you tips on how to better communicate with your spouse. Today, I’d like to share with you these 5 Ways Not to Communicate with Your Husband. 1. With bad timing. All of us can have tough days. And all of us have issues we need to address with our spouses. But there are certain time...
12 Easy Things a Husband Should Do for His Wife This Weekend for Mother’s Day
Have the kids help make breakfast in bed for her. Take mom on a surprise trip to the beach, park, mall, or restaurant and plan the necessary details in advance. Lead the kids in doing all of the chores—laundry, dishes, vacuuming, garbage, lawn. Write a poem for her. Play your wedding song and dance with her. Write “things we love abo...
How to Help Your Spouse Be a Better Parent
Today I’m excited for Dr. Meg Meeker to share with us about how to help your spouse be a better parent. The daily demands of life often distract us from helping others, especially our spouse. I’m paying close attention. Also, be sure to connect with Meg on Facebook or Twitter. Many relationship advisors tell us that we can’t change our partn...
5 Toxins of the Tongue That Can Poison Your Marriage
Toxic words poison, and sometimes even kill, relationships. Words like, “I hate you” or “I wish I never met you” can cause irreparable damage. I confess there have been too many times when harsh, harmful words have come out of my mouth toward my wife, Susan, my kids, and others. It grieves me. I’m continually working hard to choose my w...
4 Ways Your Marriage Might Be Like the Fiscal Cliff
It’s been hard to avoid all the talk about the economic “Fiscal Cliff” over the past few months. Going over this cliff meant a combination of higher taxes for everyone, cutting vital programs, and the continued deficit spending. While some action has been taken, major issues still remain that must be addressed in the next couple of months t...
Confession: My Husband and I Struggle Too
Today, my wife Susan, director of iMOM, is going to share with us about how we struggle in our marriage. I’m listening carefully. Be sure to check out her new book, The Passionate Mom, and also follow Susan on Twitter. There is this misconception that I have it made being married to Mr. Family First, Mark Merrill. People love my husband, wi...
4 Ways to Overcome an Awkward Valentine’s Day
What makes Valentine’s Day uncomfortable for many of us? Is it the weird feeling of forced spontaneity? Are we afraid our plans won’t work out? Maybe your spouse won’t like what we’re doing. A lot of us fear the possibilities of an awkward Valentine’s Day. Here’s some insight on what makes Valentine’s Day awkward, and a few tips t...