By John H. Thurman Jr., M.Div., M.A., LPCC 12 simple ways to encourage your wife may sounds like a fairly bold title doesn’t it? Being married is one of the most challenging committments a person can ever make. And honestly, having been married to my first wife for nearly fifty years, a woman’s mind is […]
Tag: Resilient Marriages
Do You Know the 6 Needs of 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 relationship. Do you know the 6 needs of a happy wife? As a man, I had no idea how ignorant I was when I […]
9 Ways to Overcome Relationship Problems: Perspective
69% of your relationship problems are unsolvable! Dr. John Gottman Really? 9 Ways to Overcome Relationship Problems: Perspective! That’s right, change your perspective and change your trajectory. I remember the day I read this statistic in Dr. John Gottman’s book, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. At first, I was a bit surprised. But […]
11 Ways to Have a Happy Husband
A good husband loves his wife. A great husband makes her feel special. You make me feel whole. Anonymous Ever wondered if there were any ways to tell if your husband is a happily married man? While every relationship goes through seasons, here are some proven indicators that your man is happy in your relationship. […]
How to Use the 6 Layers of Intimacy to Enhance Your Relationship
“The married are those who have taken the terrible risk of intimacy and having taken it, know life without intimacy to be impossible.” Carolyn Heilbrun What is intimacy? One definition of intimacy is an act or familiar expression serving as a token of congeniality, affection, and love. Another is a close or detailed knowledge of […]
4 Proven Ways to Enrich Your Marriage
Marriage is meant to keep people together, not just when things are good but mainly when not. That’s why we take marriage vows, not wishes. John Thurman We celebrate forty-nine years of marriage this month. In that time, we have had multiple experiences with all the seasons of a marriage. We have experienced some incredible […]
5 Ways to Enrich and Empower Marriage During Covid!
Covid-19 has caused many challenges for everyone, and for many married couples, including ours, it has generated new challenges! Even though the Covid curtain is slowly rising, there will be lasting impacts on relationships as we move forward. My deep desire is to provide you will tips and tools that will help you be more […]
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 […]
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, […]