Adopting This Mindset Leads to a Winning Marriage

Adopting This Mindset Leads to a Winning Marriage

“The way a team plays as a whole determines its success.” Babe Ruth Love is in the air. At least it is in my neck of the woods. Each of the children who grew up on my block have or are about to tie the knot. My daughter got married 5 ½ years ago. The four...
Don’t Half-Ass Your Marriage

Don’t Half-Ass Your Marriage

“Marriage is not just a spiritual communion, it is also remembering to take out the trash.” Joyce Brothers The novel I’m currently reading has the main character realizing he only shows up in his marriage when it’s convenient. This week’s blog from my...
Your Marriage: Paying Now or Later

Your Marriage: Paying Now or Later

“Motion creates clarity. Waiting creates anxiety.” Olly J  Several years ago my client Todd said, “My marriage is important but…..” My mind immediately went to “now he’s going to tell me why it’s not.” Because that’s what the but means. I get the same...
Be a Good Guy, Not Just a Nice One

Be a Good Guy, Not Just a Nice One

“He who stops being better stops being good.” Oliver Cromwell You’re familiar with the expression “nice guys finish last” aren’t you? Maybe you’ve experienced that for yourself at some point in your life. I’m not saying don’t be nice. I’m just saying it’s...
Are You Just Tolerating Your Marriage?

Are You Just Tolerating Your Marriage?

“We need a place in which we may flourish and be ourselves.” Timothy Radcliffe   I want to be in a marriage where my feelings are minimized, my desires are ignored, and I walk on eggshells all the time. Said. No. One. Ever. What most people want, maybe...