On Grief in Marriage: FIRST, MY STORY I remember that day like it was yesterday. The year was 1998. My grandfather had just passed away and all of us kids came out for the funeral. My dad and my godmother were with him when he took his last breath and they had […]
I don’t know why, but this has been coming up over and over again lately. To a point where I almost finish the sentence FOR them. Seriously – have you ever had that happen? Like, in the summer, when kids start whining, and you hear that dreaded noise that starts with “MOOOOM…” And […]
Yesterday I made a promise. To bring even more fun into this. And you may have already gotten the idea (since I gave it away in the title). So…. If you and your spouse are the playful kind, these will – hopefully – get you two well on your way. Or at the […]
If you are just joining us, welcome to the DATE NIGHT MARATHON – we have been talking about date nights all week this week. I’m glad you are here. Some think that date night went out of style and if that’s you, I’d love to prove the contrary right here. We often get […]
Date ideas are not as easy to come by as I thought. I used to think that couples had no issues coming up with things to do together. That was until a few years back when I realized that, time and time and time again (yes, I did mean to write that three […]
Happy Valentine’s Day, Happy Shmalentine’s day. I don’t like Valentine’s day. Can you tell? If you are surprised, or appalled even, that’s alright. I don’t mind. Just hear me out. There is a reason I say that – I promise. (And if you are reading this, saying to yourself, ‘ooo, I don’t either’ […]
Whether you have been married one day, a hundred or ten thousand and five (don’t worry, I did the math for you – that’s twenty seven years and some – you’re welcome) — How to improve your marriage is a question couples want an answer to. Why? Because no matter where they stand, […]
How to talk to your spouse seems quite plain and simple on paper. It seems like you and I should know what to do, like it’s something that should just come naturally. Easily, even. And yet, it’s sometimes not as simple as it seems. If you are one of the many people who don’t […]
When was the last time you had your teeth checked or professionally cleaned by a dental hygienist? When was the last time you got your oil changed? Or your tires checked? Or your eyes examined? I bet that even if you don’t know the exact date, you will be able to tell me at […]
When you are feeling discouraged in your marriage (and we all do at times), it is easy to desire one quick & easy fix. Unfortunately, as the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day. Contrary to what the film industry has been telling us for decades, happy marriages don’t just happen. You […]
