Most of us have normal marriages. Not perfect marriages and not Charlie Manson type marriages. Just normal marriages that are both fun and frustrating. The purpose of this blog is to help you enjoy your "less-than-perfect normal marriage."
What Divorce Does to Kids
The other day, I was cleaning out some files and came across a poem, written by a divorced mom on behalf of her two children. The poem had no title, so … Read more
3 Major Marriage Decisions
Decisions, decisions, decisions. Sometimes marriage can feel like an endless stream of decisions. Even if you decide not to make a decision…that’s still a decision! These decisions come in a variety … Read more
Kids and Marriage – What Were We Thinking?
There are some things in life that seem like a good idea at the time, but later cause you to ask, “What was I thinking?” Maybe it was that person … Read more
The First Day
It’s Monday morning, I’m walking in our neighborhood, and it’s the first day of school. School buses are crisscrossing the neighborhood like bees swarming a hive. Parents and children are gathered … Read more
How Do You Refresh a Stale Marriage?
Marriage, like bread and potato chips, can become stale over time. Ruts, routines, and indifference have a way of settling in and dulling what used to be a vibrant relationship. What … Read more
Is A Normal Marriage Good Enough?
The word “normal” can go either way. If you’re talking about blood pressure, eye sight, or the size of your newborn’s head, “normal” is a good thing. If you’re talking … Read more
What If Your Spouse Came With Emojis?
Emojis are the little faces and symbols we use to clarify the intent and feeling behind the words we text, tweet, and post. It was once just elementary school children … Read more
I’m Listening – Reader Survey
There are two things that can get you off track in the marriage. The first is not speaking up to the other about what you want and need. The second … Read more
Just Do It!
Think of something you just don’t want to do. Maybe it’s cleaning the garage or organizing your closet. Perhaps it’s giving the dog a bath or cleaning the bathroom. It could be … Read more
How to Put Your Kids and Your Marriage in Their Proper Place
When I stepped into the waiting room, I noticed that Bryan and Christine (not their real names) were sitting in separate chairs and weren’t talking. As they took separate seats … Read more