If you made, but already abandoned, your New Year’s Resolutions, you’re not alone. But research shows that people who specifically identify a goal, and are resolved to achieve that goal, are 10 times more likely to attain it than people who don’t. So let’s apply that to your marriage. Pick one simple new thing to do this year to improve your marriage and commit to making it a habit. For example: Ask your spouse,...
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But in the midst of the journey, you constantly face demands, dangers, and disappointments. But there’s one person you should always be able to count on—your spouse! So here are 3 ways to be a good teammate to your spouse. First, be committed to staying together—no matter what. Second, be sensitive and considerate to your spouse during seasons of transition. Finally, don’t let difficult times pull you away from...
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25 years ago, I had the privilege of marrying my beautiful wife Susan. As I reflect back on the years we’ve had together, I’d like to share with you some of the things I’m grateful for in my marriage. I’m thankful for how Susan and I were able to get through the busy seasons of life without our marriage suffering. Though there were times when we struggled to stay on the same page in the midst of the craziness...
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25 years ago I had the honor of marrying my beautiful wife, Susan. In front of hundreds of family and friends, I stood up and made vows to promise to love her well. Now 25 years later, I’ve read through those vows I once made. How have I done? Have I made the grade? Let’s take a look. I vowed to be “patient and kind, without envy or boasting, pride or arrogance.” I give myself a B- on this one. My love is...
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If you don’t maintain your car—change the oil, filter, check the points—on a regular basis, it may start clanking and sputtering. If your spouse is making noises…if they’re negative, nagging, or flat out nasty, maybe it’s time to check under the hood. When you do, you may find that neglect is the culprit…a husband who has neglected to listen to what his wife really needs, or a wife who has neglected her husband...
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On my blog, I focus a lot on providing practical solutions to people’s deepest marital problems. With the year coming to a close, I looked through the marriage blogs I wrote, pulled out the most popular ones, and put them into a short list for you. Tens of thousands of readers consumed “10 Things Wives Want to Hear from their Husbands” and its counterpart, “10 Things Husbands Want to Hear from their Wives.” ...
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There’s another project at work, another practice to drive your kids to, another meal to cook, another trip to take…the list goes on. So how can your marriage not only survive, but thrive in those seasons of busyness? Here are 6 ways. First, set aside a few minutes during your day to stay in touch. Shoot a quick text or a make a short phone call to your spouse just to let them know you’re thinking of them. ...
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