One thing is true in almost every relationship, making time for one another becomes increasingly more difficult. Work, kids, activities, hobbies, family, can all get in the way of this important relationship. But hear me when I tell you this, “difficult” isn’t an excuse to let this one slide. Spending...
I don’t know about you, but I am excited about February. Not only is it considered the “love” month, but it means we are another month closer to winter being behind us. Speaking of love, one of my goals for 2019, is to fall more in love with my wife....
Everyone loves a good list now and then, right? I can only speak for myself but I sure do, especially if means getting some help on thinking of new date night ideas. Hey, it is finally warm and sunny this week in Indiana so I thought I would pass along...
Outdoor Date Ideas That Will Awaken Your Marriage This week I have the pleasure of heading down to Chattanooga, Tennessee to spend a few days with my family in the great outdoors. With the start of school right around the corner, I am looking forward to having some family time...
Think about this: if you want a marriage that lasts, you have to be willing to be bold now and then. It may require you to take a risk, take a leap of faith, or do something you’ve never done before. But in the long run, it may be the...
Did you love your spouse when you married them? You’re probably thinking, “Well, of course, I did!” You’re not alone; most couples would say they did. But what about the couples who, after a few years of being married, say they no longer do? Did they ever really love each...
Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. We had some great weather here in Indianapolis. I pray you did as well. You may recall that in a previous blog, I discussed the importance of choosing the right friends and how if you choose the wrong ones, it could undermine...
Last week, I kicked off my ongoing blog series about National Physical Fitness and Sports month with a discussion of how exercise can benefit your work performance. It may come as no surprise to hear that physical activity can also be beneficial to your relationship with your spouse. You might...
Day-to-day life has a funny way of interfering with the important things–like marriage. One reason couples struggle is because they don’t have much fun together anymore. It’s not that they don’t have an idea of what would be fun, I just think they no longer make the time. It’s the...
Sometimes, we just need to blow off some steam now and then. But what if this blowing off steam is directed at our spouse? It is natural for us to lose our cool now and then. But losing our cool and directing it against our spouse, especially if it becomes...