Category Archives: marriage

Keep the Long View

Posted on September 20, 2017 by

Even the best of marriages go through seasons of highs and lows. Feelings can swing from being crazy about your partner to having your partner drive you crazy. That’s natural. The key is to maintaina long-term perspective and not let … Continue reading →

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Dominance & Complacency

Posted on September 5, 2017 by

There’s something I’ve come to observe in most marriages. There is typically a more dominant personality, and a more submissive one. This does not seem to be gender driven at all as the roles vary from couple to couple. And … Continue reading →

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Intentionality

Posted on August 17, 2017 by

Ok. When it comes to creating and maintaining a Shocking Marriage, the key is Intentionality. That’s it. It’s really that simple. Think about it. We get better at those things in life that we are intentional about. If you want … Continue reading →

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Should we Minimize Weddings?

Posted on August 3, 2017 by

I came across some interesting statistics the other day. As of 2016, the average cost of a wedding in the United States was just under $27,000 and took about 14 months to plan. That’s probably no surprise to anyone that … Continue reading →

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Marriage is like lawn care…

Posted on December 4, 2014 by

In the last few months I have had three or four couples (in or around my social circles) that are in serious trouble. In each case, one partner in the marriage has walked out on the other and declared that … Continue reading →

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Appreciate the Little Things

Posted on July 18, 2014 by

My wife and kids have been gone for a week.  It’s funny, I travel quite a bit for work and have for the bulk of my career.  When I’m away from home, I miss everybody, but I’m typically so busy … Continue reading →

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Mentoring Your Kid’s Marriage

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

Our two oldest sons are both married, one for eighteen months, the other a year longer.  It has been nothing short of fascinating to observe them in their respective marriages.  Watching them work through issues, grow closer together, and establish … Continue reading →

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