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Walking Down the Aisle as a Modern Family
Weddings should be a joyous time for our families. But with so many complex family dynamics today, including step family relationships, weddings can bring up a lot of feelings we thought we had taken care of and buried.
The "Good Divorce" - Does it Exist?
Is there such a thing as a "good divorce?" Even in low conflict separations the effects often are significant and leave lifetime scars.
The Pressures of Executive Marriages
Spouses in executive marriages tell me there is something substantially different about their marriage. When comparing the pressures of their marriage with those of their friends' busy lives, there are additional stresses worth considering.
When One Spouse Travels—5 Steps for Keeping the Peace
Today's economy is having more of an impact on families than just their income levels. In many cases, one spouse now has to travel in order to get or keep, a job. This can affect their marriage and family in ways that have the potential to radically change their relationships.
Strengthening the Positive in Your Marriage
When a marriage is flooded with negative emotions, we forget the good qualities that attracted us in the first place. The good news is that the positive feelings are often still there...
Does Weight Matter?
Sigh and Surrender had been the name of the game for me for twenty years as I shifted up from "Petites" to "Misses" to what they politely call "Woman" – omitting the still silently screaming adjective Big/Abundant/and let’s face it: FAT.
VIDEO: Anita Renfroe's "(A More Real) Love Story"
Looks like comedian Anita Renfroe's got her own perspective on "A Real Love Story"
The Paradox of Declining Female Happiness
In the sixties, American women reported themselves happier, on average, than did men. Today, that statistic has reversed. Why are women more unhappy?
True Romance Looks Different from the Movies
When you were growing up, did you envision a marriage that looked like those in the movies? Are you now disappointed that it does NOT? Get two fresh perspectives on what romance in marriage looks like on the day-to-day basis.
Trying Too Hard to be Perfect?
Do you struggle with things having to be “just right”? Well here's good news for the those struggling with perfectionism: You can change your approach and attitude! Find out how!
The Bossy Spouse: How Can You Communicate?
Are the words you say to your spouce constructive...or destructive? Discover how you can make your point without inflicting wounds.
Bring Out the Best in Your Husband
If your husband sees that you believe in him no matter what, he'll gain the confidence to believe in himself and change for the better. Here's how you can bring out the best in your husband by encouraging him.
'Til Death Do Us Part--Or Whatever
Tragically, many young couples enter into matrimony with no idea of what marriage is all about. Their "preparation" for marriage, if you can call it that, may consist of living with one person after another, to find someone who is sexually compatible, or whose career goals don't conflict with their own.
Dating Shouldn't Stop In Marriage
Dating your husband or wife will be very different from dating a potential husband or wife. But it’s just as important...
Surviving a Job Loss
Job loss ranks high as a stress-maker. Losing a job is emotionally upsetting. Anger may surface, because this major life-change often leaves a person feeling totally out of control. Perhaps this has happened to you. Here are some helpful steps to take as you look for a new line of work.
6 Ways to Meet Your Wife’s Need for Affection
Guys, your wife needs your closeness, your platonic approach that communicates genuine caring. Here are six ways to show her you love her...
Costly Substitutes: The Price of Family Fragmentation
While many today would debate the social, moral, and religious benefits to staying married, the economic impact on society of broken marriages cannot be denied! Read about the tangible economic benefits to society if married couples will work to stay that way.
Reversing the Damage of Sexual Temptation in Your Marriage
As never before, marriages are being attacked by more and more sexual temptations, especially from pornography on cable TV and the internet. For every husband & wife who struggles with these challenges, there’s another spouse who’s watching the foundation of their life together crumble under the weight of that sexual sin.
Can This Marriage be Saved? Recovering from Adultery
Speaking as a divorce recovery expert of 20 years, let me share that it is possible to restore a marriage after an affair...
Wedding Thoughts
Even though his exact words are lost somewhere in the deep recesses of my memory, I remember thinking at the time that it was the most meaningful message I had ever heard on love or marriage.
