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How to Stop Nagging and Build a Stronger Marriage

On August 1, 2025, Posted by , In Emotional Intelligence, By ,,,, , With Comments Off on How to Stop Nagging and Build a Stronger Marriage

“All you ever do is nag, nag, nag…” – Ever had those thoughts about your spouse? Do you ever feel like a nag yourself?  Contrary to popular belief, nagging doesn’t work! Sure you might get your spouse or kids to take action, but the harm it causes isn’t worth it….

Marriage Tip of the Week: Commitment & Domestic Support

On July 25, 2025, Posted by , In Commitment, By ,,,,, , With Comments Off on Marriage Tip of the Week: Commitment & Domestic Support

This week’s marriage tip might not be the most “politically correct,” but that doesn’t make it any less true. So let’s dive in. Last week, we talked about the different needs of men and women in marriage, and how these needs often vary. Today, we’ll touch on two more critical…

Understanding Your Spouse’s Needs: A Key to Strengthening Your Marriage

On July 18, 2025, Posted by , In Relationship Needs, By ,,,, , With Comments Off on Understanding Your Spouse’s Needs: A Key to Strengthening Your Marriage

Have you ever stopped to think about how much your spouse really cares about your needs? To truly answer that question, ask yourself: How well are they meeting your needs? The way your spouse addresses your needs can tell you a lot about how they view your emotional and relational connection. But…

Apology Accepted

On July 11, 2025, Posted by , In Communication, By ,,,, , With Comments Off on Apology Accepted

When was the last time someone said “I’m sorry” to you? When was the last time you said “I’m sorry” to your spouse and really meant it?  Somewhere along the line, many couples go from being:  Sweethearts to newlyweds to I can’t stand the sight of your face anymore, and I…

Freedom, July 4th, and the Power of Marriage

On July 4, 2025, Posted by , In Mental Health, By ,,, , With Comments Off on Freedom, July 4th, and the Power of Marriage

As we celebrate the Fourth of July each year, we commemorate the birth of our nation and the freedom that came with it. It’s a day marked by fireworks, barbecues, and patriotic parades, but the essence of this holiday runs much deeper. It’s a time to reflect on what freedom…

If There Was Ever a Time to Say It, It’s Now

On June 27, 2025, Posted by , In Affection, By ,,, , With Comments Off on If There Was Ever a Time to Say It, It’s Now

There’s a very good chance you’re not doing this often enough — and it could be quietly hurting the people you love most. If recent heartbreaking events in the world have taught us anything, it’s this:We don’t have time to put off expressing love and appreciation. So let me ask…

Is There Violence in Your Marriage? It Might Be More Subtle Than You Think

On June 20, 2025, Posted by , In Marriage Abuse, By ,,,, , With Comments Off on Is There Violence in Your Marriage? It Might Be More Subtle Than You Think

Are there any forms of violence in your marriage? Before you answer too quickly, consider this: violence isn’t always physical. While we often associate domestic violence with hitting, punching, or physical harm, there are many subtler — but equally damaging — forms of abuse that can exist within a marriage. I don’t…

Strong Couples Do This

On June 13, 2025, Posted by , In Commitment, By ,,,, , With Comments Off on Strong Couples Do This

If you want a strong, lasting marriage, there’s one habit you can’t afford to lose: dreaming together. That might sound overly simple or even a little sentimental, but stay with me — this matters more than you think. The Dreamless Drift Weak marriages don’t dream.They don’t plan.They don’t imagine a better…

Are You Unknowingly Ruining Your Marriage?

On June 6, 2025, Posted by , In Avoid Divorce, By ,,,, , With Comments Off on Are You Unknowingly Ruining Your Marriage?

You could be sabotaging your marriage and not even realize it — even while your heart is fully set on saving it. How? Through power and control. It might not be intentional. It might even come from a place of fear, frustration, or desperation to fix what feels broken. But when…

The Hidden Threat to Your Marriage

On May 30, 2025, Posted by , In Bonding,Happy Marriage, By ,,,,,,, , With Comments Off on The Hidden Threat to Your Marriage

One of the quiet dangers that can undermine even the strongest marriages isn’t infidelity or constant conflict — it’s something far more subtle: alternative monitoring. This psychological term refers to the habit of mentally evaluating or fantasizing about what life might be like with someone other than your spouse. It’s more…