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."
How Can You Improve Your Batting Average in Marriage
Every baseball player wants to hit a home run. They want to know that feeling of seeing the ball go over the fence. The same is true in marriage. We … Read more
Different Styles in Movies and Marriage
My spouse and I differ in a lot of ways, but there’s one very big difference between us. It’s not related to money, or sex, or kids, or in-laws. It’s … Read more
Try Making the First Move in Marriage
Ever notice the difference between the dating couples from the married couples in a restaurant? The dating couples are animated. They’re looking at each other, leaning into the conversation, laughing, asking questions, and … Read more
Is Your Marriage Magical or Mechanical?
Remember when your marriage was young? Remember the fun, the anticipation, the magic? Does your marriage still feel magical or has it become more mechanical? If your marriage seems more mechanical than … Read more
This Isn’t the Spouse I Wanted!
“What happened to the person I married?” “Where did that person go?” “I want that person back.” This is not the person I thought I was marrying.” “This isn’t the … Read more
Do You Look For Affirmation in Public Opinion or Personal Conviction?
We never really outgrow the desire to be liked by others. We can be a grown adult with children and grandchildren, and still be concerned about whether people like us. We don’t approach people and … Read more
Figuring Out What to Keep and What to Tweak
In the last post, we talked about what it means to have a “normal marriage.” Here’s a quick recap: Everyone’s marriage is “normal”…for them. There are parts of “normal” that work and should … Read more
What is a Normal Marriage, and Is That Good or Bad?
When I started this blog, I didn’t really explain what I meant by the term “normal marriage.” I just jumped right into talking about marriage and never really addressed it. … Read more
Marriage Grammar – Verbs
Verbs are action words that gives life to a sentence. Think of the sentence, “Dick and Jane played.” If you take away the verb, all you have is “Dick and Jane.” … Read more
Little Things Mean A Lot – Sit Together
Do you and your spouse sit together? I’m talking about sitting close together. Do you sit together on the sofa? Do you sit together when you’re out to eat? Do … Read more