Do YOU Have People Like This in YOUR Life/MARRIAGE? If you want to protect your marriage, check your circle. If you’re fighting for your marriage, surround yourselves with people who believe in fighting for theirs as well, just like you do. It’s not about avoiding your divorced friends. That’s not what […]
She’s Lazy, Crazy & Ridiculous! But I am just telling them the truth. Does that sound familiar? Here’s the thing. The truth isn’t an excuse for name-calling. Good communication means separating the action from the person. I just talked about it with a couple a week ago. You’re lazy. You’re crazy. […]
Your Marriage NEEDS This Question Your marriage needs this question answered. Can you or will you? Yes, you can wake up 30 minutes early to have coffee with your spouse. You also can schedule a birthday reminder for your spouse. Comes on the same day every year. Did you know that? […]
But I’m NOT! Have you ever said in your marriage, “But I’m not doing anything wrong”? Here’s the thing. It’s not about wrong or right, per se. You can work out. You can see your friends. And you can even call your mom. But if your spouse feels hurt for some […]
Do THIS, Not THAT What’s wrong with you? Why are you so mad? Have you ever noticed the difference in what the response is to those questions versus coming to your spouse and saying, “Are you all right? Can I help with something? Are you okay?” There’s a ton of difference […]
Summer’s Almost Over. Ask This. It’s July, and summer’s flying by. Am I right? I want you to do a summer check-in. Have you paused yet to do one? Here’s what I want you to ask your spouse. What have we done together so far that we’ve loved? What do we […]
Why I Do This in My Marriage Why do I wear two rings on both of my hands? Not because I’m so fancy. In my culture, you wear your wedding band on your right hand. So, I have this one here. I don’t… whatever. It doesn’t even matter. So, I wear […]
The Marriage Trap Here’s an uncomfortable truth for your marriage. “I can’t” keeps you stuck in your comfort zone. We love to say “I can’t” when we’re overwhelmed. When we’re tired. Or even a little bit lazy. But the truth is, you can. The question that you really want to ask […]
Marriage Needs More Than Love You’ve heard of the five love languages, I bet— even if you don’t know what they are exactly and couldn’t tell me what yours is or what your spouse’s are. But you’ve heard that’s a thing with married couples, or couples in general even. Yeah. But […]
Does Your Partner Win? Are you accidentally choosing your pattern over your partner? Here’s the thing. You’re not wrong for wanting your routine, your friends, your bike rides. Nothing is wrong with any of that. But if your spouse feels ignored, it’s worth paying attention to. Forget what’s easy and choose […]
