In a marriage of 42 years, differences are balanced by common values. The couple’s divergent personalities create harmony, even in small details like sharing blankets. Understanding and appreciating differences is key. It’s crucial for couples to embrace and optimize their individual strengths to achieve a balanced and fulfilling marriage.
It’s a new year. Time for a new perspective on your marriage.
Some people are naturally optimistic and some fall more toward the side of pessimism. It’s just the way they are wired. These perspectives seep into all aspects of life, and marriage is not exempt. Optimists see a bright future for the relationship with opportunities abounding.… Read More »Don’t Assume the Worst
I just had coffee with a single, female colleague that I had not seen in several months. After catching up on job stuff, she began to talk about a budding relationship that she is in. For the most part, it sounded very promising, but… Read More »Completion, Not Reflection
I love family, I think most people do. But managing family is a delicate balancing act that many couples struggle with. I’m not talking about raising your pre-adult children (those can certainly be a challenge as well, but that’s a topic for another post). I’m… Read More »Families are Great… But they can be Tough
We recently had the opportunity to host our first in-home marriage retreat. The feedback was outstanding (as you can see in the embedded videos) and a good time was had by all. This fall we will be hosting marriage retreats in a lovely conference center… Read More »In-Home Marriage Retreat
My wife recently made the comment, “I’ve spent my life being told I should be more this way or more that way. I’ve been told what I should be, how I should act and how I should do things.” My first thought was that she… Read More »Influencing your Spouse
It’s easy to correct your spouse in a conversation with others. But there’s really good reason not to.
