I HAVE MY CLIENTS DO THIS TO HELP SAVE THEIR MARRIAGE

I HAVE MY CLIENTS DO THIS TO HELP SAVE THEIR MARRIAGE

I was sitting in my office in deep thought (apparently I do that often) trying to answer the question, “What is the most impactful thing that I have my clients do to help save their marriage?” It was a lot harder to come up with the answer because honestly...
10 HABITS FOR A HEALTHY MARRIAGE

10 HABITS FOR A HEALTHY MARRIAGE

A healthy marriage isn’t created as a result of grand gestures or big events, but rather the small, meaningful habits that are developed over time.  Although what can be considered thoughtful and loving may differ between couples, here’s a list of ten healthy...
10 SECRETS TO OUR HAPPY MARRIAGE

10 SECRETS TO OUR HAPPY MARRIAGE

I am often in awe and humbled by the knowledge that this man will be my partner and other half for the rest of our lives. 20 years in and I’m still thrilled to wake up next to him every morning and get giddy with excitement when I think about alI that we still get to...
11 WAYS TO HEAT UP YOUR MARITAL SEX LIFE

11 WAYS TO HEAT UP YOUR MARITAL SEX LIFE

Fewer topics cause married couples to blush and respond with embarrassment more than sex. In fact, it seems the only people who are comfortable talking about sex are young teenagers, and it isn’t even intended for them! Sex and intimacy in marriage, both beautiful...
A WIFE’S 20 LESSONS FROM 20 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

A WIFE’S 20 LESSONS FROM 20 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

Last month, my husband and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary. We have learned so many valuable lessons from two decades of marriage that we can probably write a pretty lengthy book.  However, we decided to condense it by each writing out a list of 20 lessons. ...

PARIS IN A DAY

Duane and I recently booked a trip to Italy to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary and had the option for a layover in Paris that was either an hour and a half or 25 hours long.  The decision to experience Paris in a day was an easy one and we couldn’t wait...
HOW TO DIVORCE PROOF YOUR MARRIAGE – Part 1

HOW TO DIVORCE PROOF YOUR MARRIAGE – Part 1

Much like how painstakingly child-proofing your home still can’t guarantee that your child won’t get into areas they shouldn’t be in, there isn’t a 100% guarantee that a marriage won’t end in divorce, even with all the effort we put into it. However, the great...
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A COACH AND A COUNSELOR?

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A COACH AND A COUNSELOR?

Deciding between a marriage coach and a marriage counselor can be tricky when you don’t know the difference between the two. Both are valuable resources when you need help in your marriage or for pre-marital education and support, and it really comes down to...
CHANGE ONE SMALL WORD, AND GET MORE OUT OF YOUR MARRIAGE

CHANGE ONE SMALL WORD, AND GET MORE OUT OF YOUR MARRIAGE

Do you think of marriage as work?  Do you feel about marriage the same way you feel about pulling weeds in 100 degree temperature? Tiresome, hard, frustrating? The way you refer to marriage may say something about your level of commitment IN your marriage. A few years...