Why Can’t I Say No?
Several years into my second marriage, I discovered that some of my marital problems had nothing to do with my husband, Steve, or his kids. I had dragged colossal emotional…
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Husband Appreciation
Rarely do I see Facebook comments about spouses that inspire me, but one friend posted more than 50 items on what she appreciates about her husband. The list is well thought…
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What United Airlines Teaches Us About Marriage
I’ve gotten virtually no work done for the last two days. I’ve been riveted by the story of the Aviation Security Guards in Chicago violently dragging a 69-year-old male physician…
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Dare to Be a Quitter
Six years ago, my wife and I had reached a pinnacle. We’d just had our third and last child, my wife had become the director of her graduate psychology program,…
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Disagreement: It’s a Good Thing
Often when my husband, Jim, and I meet with couples for mentoring and they inform us that they never have disagreements, we know they are avoiding conflict. We recommend they…
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To the Moon!
A friend recently sent me a clip from a show that ran from the 1950s through the 1970s called The Honeymooners. It starred Jackie Gleason and Sheila MacRae, who played…
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4 Things John Adams Taught Me About Marriage
I spent last week at Bible camp. In the evenings, I revisited the magnificent 2008 HBO mini-series John Adams (available for streaming on Amazon Prime). The series is rich in…
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4 Ways to Turn Your Wife On
Do you remember those times early in your relationship that the world seemed to disappear when you made love, lost in each other’s embrace? If that intensity has cooled and…
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Green Light, Yellow Light, Red Light
Last week my husband and I had to make a major decision about something that was plopped in our laps at the last minute. I am not a last-minute person.…
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Is Someone in Bed with YOU?
On your wedding day, each of you carried a special book up the aisle . . . and then back down the aisle after you were pronounced husband and wife.…
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