Are you treating your marriage like and investment account. Did you know there are 12 Powerful Ways to Invest in Your Marriage? Last week, I reviewed 9 common myths that couples could face as they make their way through life. The purpose was to help you see how some of these old mindsets and attitudes could be […]
Marriage & Relationships
Myth Busters: 9 Marriage Myths Identified and Busted!
Are marriage myths keeping you from enjoying your spouse? Did you know 9 marriage myths could be hindering your relationship? Right now, in the next few minutes I am going reveal 9 Marriage myths and how the should be busted and removed from your marriage. After a nearly six-year absence from private practice, I have […]
Is COVID-19 Infecting Your Marriage?
Is COVID-19 Infecting your marriage? Is your marriage surviving the COVID-19 craziness? Has all of this time together made you stronger? Or has it made you weaker? How on earth are you and your spouse doing after over 100+ days of COVID-19 living? To be clear, I am not asking if you have had COVID-19, rather […]
5 Stages of Marriage from 30,000 Feet
Did you know that marriage experts have identified 5 Phases of Marriage? In today’s article, I will give you a bird’s eye view of the 5 Phases of Marriage and in the next few posts, I will go into more detail on each one. One of the ways to develop a more intentional and resilient […]
5 Practices of Successful, Resilient Couples
Learn the 5 Practices of Successful, Resilient Couples.
10 Rules for Fighting Fair
Have you ever been at a party and overheard a couple say, “Oh, we never fight!” Don’t believe them! In this article I will show you ten rules for fighting fair. Couples fight! We will be married 47 years this August, and we have had our fair share of fights. As a matter of fact, we had a […]
6 Benefits of Having Humor in Your Relationship
Cheap ways to strengthen your marriage by adding humor to your reationship. 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 […]
Meaningful Intimacy, Want More?
Have you ever blown it the arena of intimacy in your marriage? I have. There have been times when I have been a knuckle-dragging, selfish, and ignorant Neanderthal. I am thankful for my wife, who has extended grace as we have spent most of our 46 years together in a learning mode. In this post, […]
5 Valentine Shopping Tips for Men
Keeping things lite, fun, and romantic can strengthen your relationship. February is here, and we all know Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. John Thurman Men, please get your shopping done before Feb. 14. If you wait too late, the roses will be wilted, and the selection of cards and chocolates will be pretty much picked over. It seems simple enough, but how many times have we men suffered from […]
10 Ways to Have a Happy Wife
Want to have a happier wife? One of the keys to having a resilient, long-lasting marriage is to do what you can to make sure your wife feels good about your the relationship. As a man, I had no idea how ignorant I was when I first got married! Mom and dad were great examples, but […]