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...
Does Your Marriage Need Help?

Does Your Marriage Need Help?

“Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength. It shows you have the courage to admit when you don’t know something, and to learn something new.” – Barack Obama   In a word—YES! Not because things are bad, though they...