Lighten Your Relationship – Part 3 John H. Thurman Jr., M.Div. M.A., LPCC In the past two articles we reviewed the overall benefits of Lightening Up Your Relationships, today, I will give you five proven tips you can use to lighten the load and enjoy the road in your relationship. The benefits of humor and […]
Resilient Marriages
Lighten Up Your Relationship Part # 1 by John Thurman
(c) 2014 John Thurman Several years ago my wife and I had come to an impasse in our relationship. I was detached and living in my career, something men often do and my wife was into other things. I wish I could tell you that I suggested some counseling, but no, I was too proud […]
After You Say “I Do” Part #3
After You Say “I Do” 3 of 3 By John Thurman, M.Div., M.A., LPCC I hope you have enjoyed some of the “before and after” comments. Some of these happen to all of us in our relationships. One of my professors used to say, “You date the adult, but you marry the child.” One of […]
After the “I Do’s” 2 of 3
By John Thurman, M.Div., M.A., LPCC Last week we looked at some of the ways Mr. Wonderful had lost his luster. This week it is the ladies’ turn. By the way, be sure to let yourself laugh a little as we review the before and after scenarios. Before: It is the first time you have […]
After the “I Do’s” – Part 1 of 3
Marriage is more than a ceremony. Here are some tips to help you along the way to a long-term marriage. By John Thurman, M.Div., M.A., LPCC I want you to think back to the first time you met Mr. or Miss Wonderful.Like most people, you probably felt a rush of excitement when you thought about […]
How to Have a Happy Wife # 3
Be More Affectionate Before we talk about how to express affection to your wife, I want to review the job description of being a good husband. Love, honor, and respect her Be sexually and emotionally faithful to her. Listen without being judgmental Support and nurture her ambitions outside the home Make good faith efforts […]
How to Have a Happy Wife Part 2
This is a photo of our friends Michele and Dotie, a couple that we have known for several years, a couple that loves each other and their kids with a deep and profound love. In that time we have watched their kids grow into young, emerging adults and have watched Dodie support Michele as she […]
How to Have Happy Wife
Want a happy wife? I have been a married man for over 42 years and after all that time, I still do not pretend that I understand how complex my wife is. While there are several excellent books on the topic, I will mention three that will give guys some tools to help make their […]
Lighten Up Your Relationships – Laugh
Benefits of Laughter in Your Relationship John Thurman, M.Div., M.A., LPCC Tuesday and Thursdays I will be blogging on things that you can do to improve your relationships. I think you will enjoy this one. Several years ago my wife and I had come to an impasse in our relationship. I was detached and living […]
5 Hot Tips for Your Relationships
Marriage and serious relationships are some of the toughest endeavors that any two humans can engage. When a couple begins their journey they are fueled with hopes and dreams, but within the first year those hopes can sometime lead to despair and dreams to nightmares.. Here are six hot tips that can keep you moving […]