Tag Archives: marital advice
Arguing? Break it Down!
All couples have conflict. Unless you married a clone of yourself, you will find times where you disagree on an issue. And sometimes, it seems there is no way to get to a resolution where you will both be satisfied. … Continue reading
Communication or Intimacy?
I believe that if a husband dedicated time and attention to actively listening to everything his wife said, but changed nothing else, there would still be dissatisfaction. Continue reading
Marriage is like lawn care…
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
Then and Now
My wife and I went camping over the weekend. Camping in Indiana in the fall can be beautiful, but the weather can be iffy. As we were driving to the campground on Friday afternoon, the skies grew increasingly dark. By … Continue reading
Appreciate the Little Things
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
Keeping conflict in perspective…
Fortunately, I’ve not been ignoring my marriage like I have been this blog. In terms of my marriage, things have been good. But it seems like we’re surrounded by those whose relationships are in dire trouble. It’s tough being around … Continue reading
Mentoring Your Kid’s Marriage
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
