Having a good marriage is hard work! Here is a small list of questions you can ask yourself to see if you’re really making an effort: Do I know the things I can do to improve the relationship? Am I actively doing the things that my spouse has mentioned would help? Do I have a [...]
Read more →Americans stink at marriage! One of the main reasons for marriages failing is our inability to deal with change and disappointment. Most of us believe that marriage is going to be this fun thing that happens naturally and brings happiness to our lives. We underestimate the amount of time and energy required to have a [...]
Read more →The way we ask questions often determines the type of answer we receive. If we ask questions that are perceived as intimidating or attacking (i.e. “Why did that happen or why did you do that?”) we usually get a defensive response. However, if the questions can focus on the strengths of the person you’re asking, [...]
Read more →In many marriages, the burden of the relationship falls on the woman. The woman is often times expected to “make it work.” If the husband does minimal things in regards to the relationship that is usually good enough. However, the wife is expected to go the extra mile to insure that the marriage stays together [...]
Read more →Most parents would probably agree that talking about sex is one of the most difficult topics to discuss with their children. Most cringe at the prospect of having the “big talk.” They are often at a loss or at least unsure about when or how to proceed. In sexually healthy families, parents will consider education [...]
Read more →The best times, I have discovered, are often the simplest. I so often try to orchestrate these amazing events with my wife and kids-trying to go to neat places that are both near and far and also, exposing them to new experiences. This is good and I would encourage everyone to do that to an [...]
Read more →Parenting may be the most difficult challenge any of us ever has to face. Here are a few quick reasons why that is: 1. Most of us were never taught or given training in the area of parenting (even though we took Driver’s Ed before we could drive a car). 2. It’s a lifelong process. [...]
Read more →No matter how you slice it, you only have 24 hours in a day. Many of us try to use more time than that, but we still only have 24 hours. The question for all of us is not how do we get more time, but how do we use the time that we [...]
Read more →Infertility is one of the most painful problems a couple can face. The inability to conceive affects every aspect of life, often bringing about emotional upheaval, marital strain, financial stress, and many other feelings. Infertility affects about 6.1 million people in the U.S. It affects both men and women equally. About 40% of infertility [...]
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