The Marriage Blog

The Lost Wedding Ring

This past Sunday, I lost my wedding ring. I looked down at my hand during church, and it was gone. I was shocked and panicked. When we got home, Cathy and I tore the house…

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The enemy is average

At the end of this post, I am going to invite you to do something that could drastically improve the quality of your marriage. The enemy to your marriage is “average”. The challenge with “average”…

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3 types of conversations

One of the foundations of great marriages is communication. Communication is one of the keys to getting an incredible connection with your spouse. When communication is not healthy, the love connection quickly fades and the…

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Great Sex Starts in the Kitchen

A common cause of marital discord is the lack of sexual intimacy.   It is a theme that plays out in many relationships and can be a tremendous source of frustration and marital strife.  Newsweek reports that 25% of…

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What to look for in a Marriage Counselor

About 75% of my marriage coaching is conducted with clients over the telephone. Sometimes these clients want to meet with a local marriage counselor and ask me what they should be looking for when choosing…

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Give this gift today

The greatest gift you can give your spouse (and yourself) is the gift of making a decision that your marriage is going to be your number 1 priority. Frequently we don’t think about decision making…

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