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
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
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
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
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?
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
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…
What Would You Do If…
What would you do if in seven days you would never see your spouse, family, or loved ones again? What priorities would suddenly become most important? What words would you make sure to say? What wrongs would you rush to make right? What memories would you try to create in those…
Doing Time or Doing Love
A ten-year-old girl and boy were asked: How do you decide who to marry? The boy said, “You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.” The girl answered, “No person really decides…
Is Friendship the Missing Link in Your Marriage?
When we first fall in love, friendship often lays the foundation. We talk for hours, share dreams, laugh over silly things, and genuinely enjoy each other’s company. But somewhere along the journey of shared bills, schedules, and responsibilities, many couples lose sight of that original bond. What happens when the…