A Marriage Lesson From the Movie Jay Kelly

A Marriage Lesson From the Movie Jay Kelly

“The choices we make are ultimately our responsibility.” Eleanor Roosevelt Watch The Video There’s a moment in the movie Jay Kelly that’s easy to miss if you’re not paying attention. Tim—not the main character—looks at Jay and accuses him of “stealing my...
Your Wife Isn’t Mad About What You Think

Your Wife Isn’t Mad About What You Think

“TACKLE the ROOT CAUSE not the EFFECT.” Haresh Sippy Here’s a truth most men aren’t aware of. When your wife is upset, it’s almost never about the simple issue you think it is. Or the one she is even talking about. Didn’t take out the trash? Forgot to text her...
Why Winning at Work Feels Easier Than Winning at Home

Why Winning at Work Feels Easier Than Winning at Home

“An ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises.” – Mae West Let’s be honest — most of you reading this are really good at what you do. At work, you have systems, strategies, and clear metrics for success. You know when you’ve crushed a project, closed a...
Your Ego vs. Your Marriage

Your Ego vs. Your Marriage

“Marriage is our last best chance to grow up.” Joseph Barth My mother would often tell the story about how my father would correct her, in public, over a minor “factual” mistake. If she said something was ½ inch, he, an engineer, would point out it was...
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...