Take the Goldilocks Approach to Your Marriage

Take the Goldilocks Approach to Your Marriage

“There is a middle ground in things.” Horace You’re familiar with the story. Goldilocks goes into the house of the three bears—Papa, Mama, and Baby Bear. She sits on their chairs. Tastes their porridge. Climbs onto their beds. Goldilocks finds that Papa’s...
Your Marriage is Sending You an Urgent Message

Your Marriage is Sending You an Urgent Message

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw Several years ago when I was at a conference, the keynote speaker, Dr. Patricia Love, asked the audience what they thought the greatest threat to a...
Do What Works in Your Marriage, Not What’s “Fair”

Do What Works in Your Marriage, Not What’s “Fair”

“Sometimes the urge to be right can be very wrong for a relationship.” Charles F. Glassman Do you want to be “right” in your marriage, or do you want to be happy in it? I want to address some of the criticism I’ve gotten in response to my piece, “Is Your Wife Always...
Your Children Need You to Improve Your Marriage

Your Children Need You to Improve Your Marriage

“Your future depends on what you do today.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Should you stay married for the sake of your children? In a word, NO. But should your children be the reason for you to take action to strengthen your marriage? ABSOLUTELY. Maybe you’ve bought...