Sometimes the greatest threat to our marriage relationship is just living—that is, the routine of everyday life. We are so wrapped up in our jobs, our kids, our laundry, our bills, our TV shows...our life, that we just naturally drift apart. We lose the intimacy—the connection—to our spouse, and if we are not careful we'll find ourselves replacing that void [...]
Spring is in the air...or at least the promise of Spring. The weather is warming up, the birds are starting to chirp again, and baseball is underway. There's something about Spring that brings anticipation—new opportunities, new hope, new life. We tend to feel more optimistic about life in general. Now is a great time to examine your relationship. Whether you [...]
Have you ever looked at your spouse and felt distant, detached, or indifferent? You're not angry or upset with them, there's just no spark, no excitement, no deep connection. Sharon and I found ourselves in that place recently. Sometimes the routine of life with all its responsibilities dulls our intimacy with one another. If you don't make a concerted [...]
This month we are looking at the importance of apologizing and restoring relationships. I can't over-emphasize how important mastering this skill will be to maintaining your healthy relationship. If your married, you know that its not a question of if your spouse will hurt you, its when. Its the people we are closest to that can hurt us the most—that's [...]
When November rolls around, we start thinking of all that we are thankful for. In today’s world, this topic is not very popular. When it comes to our relationship with our spouses, we sometimes forget about thankfulness. It is a simple expression and will bring much joy to those on the receiving end of our gratefulness. When I (Sharon), remember to say thanks to [...]
We're in the heat of summer now and hopefully things are heating up in your marriage too! With the warm weather come numerous opportunities to take walks together, attend an outdoor concert, spend a day at a local beach, hunt for treasures at an open-air flea market, enjoy a romantic dinner at an outdoor café—or whatever you enjoy doing together. [...]
