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."
It Isn’t My Anniversary, Is It?
It’s the thing sitcoms are made of. Out of the blue, your spouse approaches you with a gift, a big hug, and an “I love you!” Hesitantly you say, Thank … Read more
Your Marriage Needs More Drive Through
When I say your marriage needs more drive through, I’m not saying your marriage needs more fast food take out orders. (Although, how cool would it be if you could … Read more
How Is Marriage Like Facebook, Makeup, and Toothpaste?
Here’s a marriage riddle for you. (As if marriage wasn’t perplexing enough.) How is marriage like Facebook, makeup, and toothpaste? And the answer is not that both spouses need better profiles, wife’s need … Read more
What Can A Marriage Learn From A Suicide?
Last night I learned of the suicide of Robin Williams. I was shocked and saddened by the news. I’ve always been in awe of his ability to riff and improvise on … Read more
Are You Just A Partner?
I hear the word “partner” used a lot these days. People use the term when they’re married, but they also use the term when they’re just living together. I know … Read more
Are You Taking Care Of Your Spouse?
I know it’s sort of a loaded question, but are you taking care of your spouse? Before you get offended, think about it for a moment. How would you answer that … Read more
Little Things Mean A Lot – Hold Hands
When you’re dating, holding hands is one of the first big milestones. Getting there can be awkward, but once you’re holding hands, you feel it…”We’re a couple.” Holding hands when married can … Read more
Wanna Trade?
Did you ever do any school lunch trading when you were a kid? You know…you look in the lunch bag your mom packed and you find something you really don’t … Read more
3 Ways to Make Time.
When I talk about 3 ways to make time, I am not talking about sexual encounters or getting to a destination quicker. I’m talking about dealing with the pressure of … Read more