Flexibility is Key to a Happy Marriage

Flexibility is Key to a Happy Marriage

“Change is the only constant in life.” Heraclitus   There’s a saying that men marry hoping their wives won’t change and women marry hoping their husbands will. There is a bit of truth in both positions. Who each of you are at your core will not change. The rest...
The Impact of Accountability on Your Marriage

The Impact of Accountability on Your Marriage

“The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely.” ― C.G. Jung A colleague of my husband’s said to him one day, “You are the master of your intent. The other person is the master of your impact.” He was talking about business, but I believe it applies...
Kindness is Key to a Good Marriage

Kindness is Key to a Good Marriage

““Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle.” Charles Glassman First, don’t be a dick.  That was a bumper sticker on a car my husband and I found ourselves behind several years ago. It popped into my head this past weekend as an acquaintance of...
Intimacy Requires Honesty

Intimacy Requires Honesty

“A lie may take care of the present, but it has no future.” Croft M. Pentz A fellow relationship coach posted, “You can’t be intimate unless you can tell the truth.” This resonated with me especially after several comments I received about my own post...
Playing Defense in Your Marriage Won’t Work

Playing Defense in Your Marriage Won’t Work

“Don’t rock the boat. Don’t tip the boat over.” The Hues Corporation When you and your wife are facing a challenging issue do you take it head on or do you hunker down and hope that it just goes away? I was thinking about this during my conversation with Sam. He...