Get Busy Living! It seems to me that many couples stop living somewhere along the line.  It’s almost as if they’re “doing life” much the same way people in prison are doing time! Going to work, crossing things off the to-do list, and punching the marital clock is no way…

Hi, this is Mike Tucker with Mad About Marriage. I usually have the privilege of bringing our weekly blog posts to you, but today we have a guest blogger who is very special to me: my wife, Gayle Tucker. I’ve asked Gayle to write a post on a topic/problem that…

Yes, I Know It’s A Cliche…But It’s True We’ve heard it over and over again – never go to bed when you are angry! Yes it’s cliche, but just because it’s a cliche doesn’t mean it’s not true. One of the secrets for a happy marriage – to living happily…

Your Code Far fewer marriages would end in divorce if more couples created a healthy marriage code. What is a code? It’s a set of rules/principles/behaviors that you will follow regardless of your situation or circumstances. Why is this important? Because it reinforces the structural integrity of your marriage. Without…

Smoldering Volcanoes Relationships are SO much easier when you have a lot of time and very few responsibilities. But things change when the kids come along   careers take off. Gone are the luxurious care-free moments! It seems that if your career is going great, then your marriage is suffering; if…

The Power Of “Sorry” Often times, for any number of reasons, husbands and wives are unkind to each other. Whether it is work related stress, money problems, lack of rest due to parenting responsibilities, patience wears thin and they snap at each other. It is so hard to make marriage…

An Insight On Parenthood It’s likely you will become a mommy or daddy to a precious little soul; chances are you already are. Although parenting is one of life’s greatest, most profound blessings, for some parents it becomes a curse. A common theme that emerges from research on families, children…

Reasons People Divorce Here are a few common reasons why married couples call it quits: Infidelity Family pressure, stress and strain Abuse – physical or emotional Mid-life crisis Addictions Workaholism – not enough time for the relationship I think one of our take-a-ways from evaluating this list is that if…

Busy Busy Busy Life has never been busier. So why should one spouse do most of the work around the house? If you and your spouse have careers and children, then you really need to make sure each of you is pulling your own weight or else resentment will mount…