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Are You and Your Spouse on the Same Team?
He’s having a blast with his buddies on the golf course; she’s back at home cleaning the house. She’s out having fun with her friends; he’s back home mowing the yard. “I’m always the bad guy,” she exclaims. “How come you get to go play with the kids and I’m the one who always …
The Power of a Love Letter in Your Marriage
Are you frustrated by the lack of kind and encouraging words between you and your mate? Are you feeling like the spark that you once had in your marriage is snuffed out? One way to fire up that love in your relationship is to write your spouse a meaningful, handwritten note…even if you don’t …
8 Expectations for a Great Marriage
iMOM, our Family First program for mothers, recently posted these 8 Expectations for a Great Marriage on iMOM.com. I like it so much that I want to share it with you. I’ve adapted it to apply to both husbands and wives. In marriage, knowing what to expect is half the battle! So, here are …
The Value of Endurance: The Tour de France and Your Marriage
The Tour de France has begun. It’s a grueling race that extends over 2,000 miles through the French countryside. It’s not for the faint of heart…or body. What’s the key to winning? Endurance! Struggling against a mind that wants to give up, lungs screaming for air, and legs so cramped you can’t even fully …
Leftovers Again? 4 Ways to Give your Spouse your Freshest and Best
I don’t mind leftovers every once in a while. In fact, I like them sometimes. It just makes sense to have that leftover meatloaf instead of wasting it. Sometimes it’s just plain necessary because of financial or time constraints. Well, sometimes leftovers are necessary in our relationships, too. If a child is sick for …
5 Ways to Help Your Marriage Feel Less Stressed
Stress is at the root of many health issues in America including heart disease, depression, and hypertension to name a few. Physical health isn’t the only casualty of a stressful lifestyle. In marriages, stress is a leading cause of interpersonal tension and dysfunctional relationships. A lot of the stress in marriage is avoidable when …
Reclaiming the Nest: 4 R’s to Restore your Marriage
One of the biggest mistakes parents—and dare I say especially moms—make is to build their entire world around their children. Then, when their children leave that world for college or a career, mom finds an alien, a strange man sleeping next to her. Or, no man at all because he realized long ago that …