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…
How to Build a Beautiful Life…and Marriage
We hear a lot of words used to describe a great life: abundant, successful, good, fulfilled. But what about beautiful? What if your life — and your marriage — could be described not just by what you accomplish or how much you have, but by the beauty that flows from within?A beauty shaped by kindness,…
If Someone Recorded Your Conversations… What Would They Hear?
If someone recorded your private conversations with your spouse,What kind of spouse would they think you are? Would your tone sound harsh?Critical?Negative?Accusatory? That’s a sobering thought, isn’t it? Time for a Quick Self-Check Take a minute right now and really think about this. Not to feel guilty or ashamed, but…
Thinking About Having an Affair? Read This First
If you’ve ever flirted with the idea of having an affair — even just in your thoughts — this article is for you. Let’s start with a sobering fact:A study of 4,200 executives who had an affair revealed that only 3% of them ended up marrying the person they had the…
Why Are You Fighting So Much? Two Common Causes of Conflict in Marriage
Wish you had less conflict with your spouse? Tired of the arguing, the tension, the repeated fights over the same things? You’re not alone. And while every couple is different, here are two common reasons couples end up fighting more than they want to…along with a few simple ways to reduce the…
Is Your Marriage In A Rut? Here’s A Simple Way To Liven It Up
Is your marriage feeling dull or boring? Do you and your spouse do the same things over and over again? Do you eat at the same restaurants, sit in the same seats, drive the same routes — all without ever trying something new? Have you become slaves to routine and…
Prescription for Unhappy Couples
Warning: I have something to tell you that could be the last thing that you want to hear. And there’s a great chance it will either frustrate or overwhelm you because you’re a very busy person. I’m not sure if you will even believe me. But here it goes anyway:For…
The #1 Sign Your Marriage May Be in Trouble—and How to Fix It
This week’s marriage tip is short and sweet, but I’m keeping it brief because I want it to have a big impact. So, here it is—the #1 clue that your marriage might be in trouble and headed for divorce: Negative patterns of communication. According to researchers at the University of Denver, these…
Adults Only
Did you know that having sex can burn 209 calories in 30 minutes? Sex. We don’t talk about it much but maybe we should. Truth is, healthy and happy marriages usually include frequent sex. However, sex is a byproduct of a healthy relationship rather than a cure for a bad marriage. It’s difficult to make…
One Little Secret
Here’s a secret for a happy marriage that’s simple, easy, and takes less than 25 seconds. Yet, the impact it has on a relationship is profound. It’s a sincere prayer that I pray often. Instead of praying for God to change my spouse, I pray for Him to change me. I…