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7 Truths About Marriage
Susan and I have been married for 22 years. I’ve learned so much from her and with her during our life together. Here are 7 truths I’ve learned about marriage. Truth #1. Marriage is not just about...
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How to Extinguish an Old Flame
It starts out so innocently. Rummaging through some old things, you run across a faded picture of you and an old flame. Your mind starts to think about them, “I wonder what ever happened to….?”...
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Liberate Your Spouse’s Body Image
In today’s Family Minute national radio feature, I addressed the topic of “body image”—how someone feels or what he thinks about his or her physical appearance. Americans are consumed with the topic....
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Reclaiming the Nest: 4 R’s to Restore your Marriage
One of the biggest mistakes parents—and dare I say especially moms—make is to build their entire world around their children. Then, when their children leave that world for college or a career, mom...
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5 Ways to Help Your Marriage Feel Less Stressed
Stress is at the root of many health issues in America including heart disease, depression, and hypertension to name a few. Physical health isn’t the only casualty of a stressful lifestyle. In...
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Leftovers Again? 4 Ways to Give Your Spouse Your Freshest and Best
I don’t mind leftovers every once in a while. In fact, I like them sometimes. It just makes sense to have that leftover meatloaf instead of wasting it. Sometimes it’s just plain necessary because of...
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11 Things a Husband and Wife Must Agree On
In marriage, there are certain things that you can “agree to disagree” on and other things that you absolutely must agree upon. A husband and wife must agree on the following. 1. You are married for...
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Are You and Your Spouse on the Same Team?
He’s having a blast with his buddies on the golf course; she’s back at home cleaning the house. She’s out having fun with her friends; he’s back home mowing the yard. “I’m always the bad guy,” she...
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What if the Curtain Was Pulled Back on Your Life?
“Why don’t you talk to me the way you talk to your Family First supporters?” It was an unexpected question my wife shot over the bow of my ship in response to my speaking harshly to her. It was one...
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Tried and True Technique for Marriage Communication
I’m a wordsmith. I hang on every word that is said. I’m a literal listener. My wife, Susan, is not. She’s a big picture person. She’s intuitive and reads emotions. Because of our differing styles of...
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How to Flip the Script in Your Marriage
There are things that Susan and I argued about in our first year of marriage that still make unwelcome guest appearances in our relationship, even after 22 years of holy matrimony. We call these...
View ArticleHow to Be a Better Listener
A common complaint in many marriages is not knowing how to communicate with your spouse. My wife, Susan, and I have had to work through our styles of communication over the years. We are both very...
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How to Flip the Script in Your Marriage
There are things that Susan and I argued about in our first year of marriage that still make unwelcome guest appearances in our relationship, even after 22 years of holy matrimony. We call these...
View Article7 Truths About Marriage
Susan and I have been married for 22 years. I’ve learned so much from her and with her during our life together. Here are 7 truths I’ve learned about marriage. Truth #1. Marriage is not just about...
View ArticleHow to Extinguish an Old Flame
It starts out so innocently. Rummaging through some old things, you run across a faded picture of you and an old flame. Your mind starts to think about them, “I wonder what ever happened to….?”...
View ArticleLiberate Your Spouse’s Body Image
In today’s Family Minute national radio feature, I addressed the topic of “body image”—how someone feels or what he thinks about his or her physical appearance. Americans are consumed with the topic....
View ArticleReclaiming the Nest: 4 R’s to Restore your Marriage
One of the biggest mistakes parents—and dare I say especially moms—make is to build their entire world around their children. Then, when their children leave that world for college or a career, mom...
View Article5 Ways to Help Your Marriage Feel Less Stressed
Stress is at the root of many health issues in America including heart disease, depression, and hypertension to name a few. Physical health isn’t the only casualty of a stressful lifestyle. In...
View ArticleLeftovers Again? 4 Ways to Give Your Spouse Your Freshest and Best
I don’t mind leftovers every once in a while. In fact, I like them sometimes. It just makes sense to have that leftover meatloaf instead of wasting it. Sometimes it’s just plain necessary because of...
View Article11 Things a Husband and Wife Must Agree On
In marriage, there are certain things that you can “agree to disagree” on and other things that you absolutely must agree upon. A husband and wife must agree on the following. 1. You are married for...
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