When I say your marriage needs more drive through, I’m not saying your marriage needs more fast food take out orders. (Although, how cool would it be if you could improve your marriage with more fast food?) No, I’m talking about conversation. Now don’t roll your eyes and say, “Not another post that tells me I’m […]
Read MoreHere’s a marriage riddle for you. (As if marriage wasn’t perplexing enough.) How is marriage like Facebook, makeup, and toothpaste? And the answer is not that both spouses need better profiles, wife’s need to use more makeup, and husbands need to use more toothpaste. To find the answer, think about this. When people first start using Facebook they work hard […]
Read MoreLast night I learned of the suicide of Robin Williams. I was shocked and saddened by the news. I’ve always been in awe of his ability to riff and improvise on the spot. It’s confusing when someone with so much to live for can’t see a reason to live. It’s jarring to think that someone could be so bright […]
Read MoreI’ve just realized that I failed to post the last Normal Marriage Class audio from back in March of this year. So sorry to have left this one off, since it not only finishes a conversation about dealing with in-laws but also deals with the issue of sex in marriage. So go back and listen […]
Read MoreI hear the word “partner” used a lot these days. People use the term when they’re married, but they also use the term when they’re just living together. I know the term “partner” is an attempt to be politically correct and inclusive, but to me the term “partner” seems a little demeaning. I want to […]
Read MoreI know it’s sort of a loaded question, but are you taking care of your spouse? Before you get offended, think about it for a moment. How would you answer that question? What first comes to mind?
Read MoreWhen you’re dating, holding hands is one of the first big milestones. Getting there can be awkward, but once you’re holding hands, you feel it…”We’re a couple.” Holding hands when married can be much the same. It can be a little awkward at times, but it can also carry the same “We’re a couple!” feeling.
Read MoreDid you ever do any school lunch trading when you were a kid? You know…you look in the lunch bag your mom packed and you find something you really don’t want. Something you would like to trade for something else. Marriage can be that way. A few years into your marriage, you can find things in the […]
Read MoreWhen I talk about 3 ways to make time, I am not talking about sexual encounters or getting to a destination quicker. I’m talking about dealing with the pressure of feeling like you need more time. We often talk about needing to make time for things like our marriage, our kids, our friends, our hobbies, our health, […]
Read MoreEvery baseball player wants to hit a home run. They want to know that feeling of seeing the ball go over the fence. The same is true in marriage. We all want a marriage that powerfully connects and soars over the fence. We all want a home run marriage. But what about those of us […]
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