Is 20 Minutes a Day Enough for Your Marriage?
Let’s start with a surprising—and sobering—statistic: The average couple spends just 20 minutes of quality time together per day. That’s 20 minutes…and no, that doesn’t include sleeping in the same bed, eating meals side-by-side, doing chores, or even watching TV together in silence. We’re talking about true connection: meaningful conversation, emotional intimacy,…
Does Your Spouse Think You’re Boring?
Or maybe the better question is… do you think your spouse is boring? One of the most common concerns couples have shared with us over the years is this: “Our marriage feels dull and boring… because my spouse is just too predictable.” Sound familiar? Let’s be honest and tell me…how predictable…
Stop Fighting Fair If You Want a Great Marriage
That’s right. I said stop fighting fair. We’ve all heard the classic advice: “If you want a healthy relationship, you need to fight fair.” But what if fighting fair is actually keeping couples stuck in cycles of conflict, resentment, and emotional distance? Let’s take a closer look. What Does “Fighting Fair” Really…
Are You a Love Buster Without Realizing It?
How often do you make disrespectful judgments toward your spouse? It’s a tough question, but a vital one. A disrespectful judgment is when we judge or condemn our partner’s motives, words, or actions — even if it’s only implied. It doesn’t always come out as yelling or harshness. Sometimes it shows up…