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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

By Bret Legg 104| July 8, 2014

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

By Bret Legg 104| July 1, 2014

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

By Bret Legg 104| June 24, 2014

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?

By Bret Legg 104| June 17, 2014

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!

By Bret Legg 104| June 10, 2014

“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?

By Bret Legg 104| June 5, 2014

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

By Bret Legg 104| June 3, 2014

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?

By Bret Legg 104| May 27, 2014

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

By Bret Legg 104| May 20, 2014

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

By Bret Legg 104| April 29, 2014

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