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,…
Feeling Safe In Your Marriage
It’s Your Job to Make Your Spouse Feel SafeEmotional safety in a relationship is crucial for fostering intimacy and trust. Research by Dr. John Gottman, a renowned relationship expert, highlights that emotionally safe couples are more likely to communicate openly and effectively. This leads to greater relationship satisfaction and resilience….
We Have Different Needs
Men and women, simply put, are different. I know we’ve all heard it, possibly read the books, and some of you have even studied it: Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus. So, yes, men and women are different. This becomes important when we realize those differences affect the most dominant…
Understanding Each Other’s Needs
One of the reasons wives and husbands experience marital conflict is because they don’t fully understand each other’s needs. So, let’s take a moment and highlight some of the major differences between men and women to better understand your spouse, and hopefully be intentional about meeting their needs. So wives…