“Opposites may not always attract, but differences sustain a relationship.” John Thurman – Get a Grip on Your Relationship Workshop Take a moment and reflect on the early days of your relationship. How did you meet? Who made the first move? What were some of the things that attracted you to each other early on? […]
Marital Intimacy
10 Ways to Boost Communication in Your Marriage
“It is a luxury to be understood.” Ralph Waldo Emerson February is traditionally a month that focuses on love and relationships. Over the next couple of weeks, I will be featuring some of my most read articles on relationships. Building a relationship and being married is a team sport; you either win together or lose together. […]
5 Practices of Successful, Resilient Couples
Learn the 5 Practices of Successful, Resilient Couples.
10 Tips for Having a Happy Husband
This is the first part of a four-part series to help you have a meaningful Valentine’s Day. In a couple of days I will publish How to Have a Happy Wife. With all the static about the Gillette commercial and the APA’s discussion about toxic masculinity, I thought this would be a great time to […]
Seven Ways to Have a Happy Husband
Ever wondered if there are any ways to tell if your husband is a happily married man? While every relationship goes through its seasons, here are some proven indicators that your man is happy in your relationship. 1. He knows that he can be himself without being judged or criticized. You see, there is nothing […]
A Man’s Guide To Valentine’s Day Shopping
Want to build a happy, resilient relationship? If you answer is yes, then continue to read. We are into February, and we all know that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. So guys, for heaven’s sake, get your shopping done before Feb. 14. If you wait too late, the roses will be wilted, […]
Shades of Grey – Shades of Love Part 2
(C) 2012 John Thurman Shades of Grey-Shades of Love Part 2 John Thurman “It is a luxury to be understood.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Building a relationship and being married is a team sport; you either win together or lose together. One of the keys to developing intimacy is communication. Two-way communication that is based […]
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 […]
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 […]
Shades of Grey, Shades of Love: 4 Ways to Cultivate Romance
Sex Begins in the Kitchen is a fun and informative book that my friend Dr. Kevin Leman wrote several years ago. His second book on marital intimacy is called Sheet Music. Both of which are still in print. I encourage couples to add these books to their reading list. Kevin has an uncanny ability to […]