Having a Peaceful, Conflict-Free Marriage

Having a Peaceful, Conflict-Free Marriage

“The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.” —Dale Carnegie   I was talking to Sam, a prospective client, yesterday. He shared his desire to have a marriage without arguments, “a really peaceful relationship” while each still maintaining their...
Why You Can’t Talk to Your Wife About….

Why You Can’t Talk to Your Wife About….

“Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters. ” Margaret Wheatley   I was taken back a bit when I read my colleague’s blog this week. Lisa Merlo-Booth wrote, “One of the most common complaints I hear from women is that they’re afraid to be...
But First, Listen

But First, Listen

“Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.”  David Augsberger Have you ever been having a conversation with your wife, and she says something that you think she has completely wrong? Maybe it’s about...
A Woman Helping a Man with His Marriage???!!!

A Woman Helping a Man with His Marriage???!!!

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” Albert Einstein I don’t think most men in troubled marriages would listen to a woman. That’s literally the root of their issues. This was a comment left on one of my social media...
Is Your Marriage More Like a “Situationship”?

Is Your Marriage More Like a “Situationship”?

“The more you invest in a marriage, the more valuable it becomes.” Amy Grant Dr. Susan Albers defines a “situationship” as “a romantic or sexual relationship that hasn’t been formalized.” She goes on to say, “There are elements of friendship and romance, but...