Darn! I lost the last three days of the month when my web server crashed repeatedly under the weight of an avalanche of spam comments. Lots of greedy people appear to think this is a place to post advertising for spellcasters, sneakers, clothing, and porn for free. But I got in 28 solid blog posts, and I hope you enjoyed them. I wish my schedule allowed me to post daily all year round. Someday! I...
We all have different gifts and strengths. When a spouse’s behavior upsets us, it makes sense to check if this is just a surprising use of a talent. Running late? Watch to see if your artist mate is admiring a sunset or incoming storm clouds rather than simply ignoring the clock. Upset by flirting? Watch to see if your mate’s social skills and enthusiasm are being applied to everyone...
November seems like a great month for marriage education. Too many separations and divorces emerge from holiday stresses. Maybe one of these is near you. October 31 – November 4, 2013 – Galveston/Cozumel – Texas Better Marriages Cruise November 1-3, 2013 Atlantic Beach, NC Marriage Encounter* November 1-3, 2013 Billings, MT Marriage Encounter* November 1-21, 2013 Chattanooga, TN...
Sloppy is not really a lifestyle anyone aspires to. It just happens, usually while we’re feeling down or while we’re totally engaged with the rest of life. Sloppy dressing, sloppy piles of unfinished business, sloppy storage of clothes and dishes awaiting washing can drive a more organized partner — or one more attuned to physical beauty — up the wall. If you are that...
Have you even taken your husband or wife for a scary medical test or for surgery, chemo, or radiation? These are some of the longest days in a marriage, especially if you must sit in a waiting room, alone, wondering what’s happening. Usually, it’s a relief just to get through the day, but it will be days or weeks before you know what’s really happening and how much danger your...
