Why Couples Remember Things Differently
One of the fun parts about getting to know a new couple is learning about how they first met. Because, invariably, you don’t get to hear just one story. You get to hear two: his and hers. That’s certainly true for my wife, Susan, and me. Our recollection of the details surrounding how we first […]
Who Should You Trust for Marriage Advice?
Marriage often starts with a lot of fun and feelings of joy, contentment, and peace. But very quickly, every couple realizes the truth that a good marriage takes hard work. As married life progresses, love can deepen. Crises can be weathered. Mistakes can be forgiven. But each step takes effort that, at times, can be […]
Why Your Marriage May Be Better Than You Think
Centuries ago, the French philosopher Voltaire wrote that “perfect is the enemy of good.” I take that to mean that that the pursuit of perfection can cause unnecessary dissatisfaction with what’s really good right in front of us. Too many couples don’t appreciate the good marriage they have because they are too focused on the perfect marriage they want. Susan and I have […]
7 Signs Your Marriage May Be in Trouble
It is so hard to watch a marriage crumble, especially when you see one or both spouses stubbornly refuse to seek help. It’s as if their body is severely wounded, but they refuse to go to the ER. Then again, it’s always easier to tell someone else they need to see a doctor than it is […]
10 Texts to Send Your Husband in the Next 10 Days
I recently challenged husbands with 10 texts for husbands to send to their wives in the next 10 days. Today’s challenge is to the ladies. So here are 10 texts to send your husband in the next 10 days. Just wanted you to know that you are on my mind today. I’m your #1 fan and […]
#073: 3 Strategies for Turning Trials into Triumphs
Life is full of blitzes that can really hit us hard. Loss of a job, a health issue, a marriage issue. So how do we turn those trials or blitzes into triumphs? Former NFL quarterback Jeff Kemp knows how the worst moment in football can turn into the best. And he reminds us: “The quarterback […]
10 Texts to Send Your Wife in the Next 10 Days
A few months ago, I posted 10 texts to send to your kids or grand kids in the next 10 days. The response was incredibly positive. Thousands of you shared the post and commented with other great suggestions. Texting (unless you’re driving, of course) can be a great way to send a much needed note to someone you love.
5 Meaningful Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Families across the country are now wrestling with the question: What should we get for dad this Father’s Day? Sure, you can buy dad a gift that will quickly fade away, e.g., the clichéd bad tie, but why not get him a gift that will endure?
As a dad of five, I can tell you that the best and most meaningful gifts I’ve ever gotten from my kids weren’t bought in a store, they were given from the heart. [Tweet This] So here are 5 meaningful Father’s Day gift ideas
#072: How to Agreeably Disagree with Your Spouse (Podcast)
Do you find tough decisions in your marriage challenging? Well, every marriage has conflict and is full of tough decisions. Whether or not to move. How to discipline your children. Whether or not to accept a new job. How to spend your money. The list goes on and on. Tough decisions like these often lead […]
