Loving Freely
The truth is protecting ourselves is really costing us something we don’t know we need. That is, sincere connections made out of pure...
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How Much Sex Is Normal In A Marriage?
How often should we be having sex? Great question! I’m glad you asked. It’s completely normal to wonder if you are having more or less...
Family Tradition
Family Getting married was extremely exciting for me. Not only because we were starting a new family together, but also because we got to...
Newlywed Christmas Traditions
In your own families, you probably grew up with certain traditions. Now, as a new family unit, it’s your time to establish your own...
Be Kind
Life can be stressful. In the midst of deadlines and schedules, we can often forget to be kind to one another. Each of us are battling...
How Checking-In Can Save Your Marriage
In 1988, an aircraft flying out of Detroit crashed immediately after takeoff because the crew failed to deploy the flaps. Almost exactly...
Newlyweds Guide to Your First Holiday Together
Newlyweds, don’t relax just yet. You are still in for a ride after the wedding day! As you start on the delicate, sometimes frustrating,...
Is Your Marriage Child-Centered?
Disclaimer: I very much believe kids are a blessing and we should involve them in activities that nurture their soul and builds...
Make Your Marriage Stronger by Asking for Less
I promise to be your lover, companion, and friend. Your partner in parenthood, ally in conflict, greatest fan, toughest...
Let The Fight Happen
The “honeymoon” phase floats on by and then BAM! You guys find yourself in the midst of your first fight. The first fight can be...
Help! How Do I Survive My Monster-In-Law?!
Set firm boundaries. You may not mind when your father-in-law offers parenting advice from his decades of experience. On the other hand,...
When You Hate Your Spouse
Here’s how unprepared I was. When we did pre-marital counseling, our counselor told me I wouldn’t always feel ‘warm fuzzies’ for my wife....
You Don’t Have To Wait For Things to Get “That Bad”
Despite his success, he reported that he has struggled with both anxiety and depression for most of his life. Michael made the decision...
Those Attractive Nuisances
A landowner may be liable for injuries to children who trespass on his or her land if the injury results from a hazardous object on the...
Marriage Reboot: Keys to Sustaining a Long, Healthy Relationship
Twenty-two. That’s how many years of marriage I have under my belt. I met my husband while I was a senior in high school. I can remember...
Happy Wife, Happy Life: Wife Appreciation Day
Write a love note. Written notes will never go out of style. Nowadays, it seems like half of the interaction in marriage is through...
How to Survive Becoming an Empty Nester
Part 2: Thriving vs. Surviving the Empty Nest The tough part of becoming an empty nester is over! You have already taken a ride on that...
Stress is Contagious! It’s Contagious!
I thought about what he said and felt that he had a solid point. Unfortunately, bad attitudes, poor work efforts, lack of direction,...
The Art of Good Sex
“Our bedroom life is boring.” “I don’t enjoy making love anymore.” These are words I have heard spoken in a session with couples. Here’s...
Is Your Relationship Toxic?
Authors of the book, Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How it can Help You Find – and Keep – Love, suggest six telltale...
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