The Hidden Cost of Avoiding Conflict in Your Marriage

The Hidden Cost of Avoiding Conflict in Your Marriage

“Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.” Ronald Reagan Let’s be honest — nobody likes conflict. At work, you try to avoid unnecessary drama. At home, it feels even riskier. You don’t want to start a fight, upset your...
Has Your Marriage Gotten Stuck on Auto-Pilot?

Has Your Marriage Gotten Stuck on Auto-Pilot?

“You don’t climb a mountain by accident.” Antonio Neves Be honest for a second. When was the last time you really thought about how your marriage is doing? Not in the “We’re fine, we’re not fighting” kind of way — but in the “Are we actually connected,...
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 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...
Happy In(ter)dependence Day!

Happy In(ter)dependence Day!

“Interdependence is a choice only independent people can make.” Stephen Covey At this time when we are celebrating Fourth of July—the day we recognize the beginning of the United States fight for independence from Great Britain—I want to praise the equally...