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."
The List – Communicate Poorly…or Not At All
Note: We are currently in a series called “The List.” The list refers to a list of ways you can lose your marriage and is based on information gleaned from … Read more
The List – Be Parental With Your Spouse
Note: We are currently in a series called “The List.” The list refers to a list of ways you can lose your marriage and is based on information gleaned from … Read more
The List – Stop Showing Appreciation
Note: We are currently in a series called “The List.” The list refers to a list of ways you can lose your marriage and is based on information gleaned from … Read more
The List – Let Your Personality Override Your Responsibility
Note: We are currently in a series called “The List.” The list refers to a list of ways you can lose your marriage and is based on information gleaned from … Read more
The List – Don’t Deal With Your Past Trauma
Note: We are currently in a series called “The List.” The List refers to a list of ways you can lose your marriage and is based on information gleaned from … Read more
The List – Put Your Kids Ahead of Your Spouse
Note: We are currently in a series called “The List.” The list refers to a list of ways you can lose your marriage, and is based on information gleaned from … Read more
The List – Stop Spending Time Together
Some time ago, I spent a few days thinning out over 20 years of counseling files. As I went through each individual file, it was like a trip down memory … Read more
How to be Happy with a Less-Than-Perfect Marriage
MY MISTAKE When I served as a minister to single adults, I’m afraid I made a serious mistake. No, I didn’t have an illicit relationship with someone or misappropriate funds. … Read more
Being Married is Like Playing Poker
I’M NOT A GAMBLER I’m not much of a gambler. Never have been. It’s not that I have some moral stance against gambling. I’ve just never felt the need to … Read more
Some Things About Growing Old Together…
THE ROMANTIC When people (particularly young people) are getting married, they post things on social media like… “I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.” “You … Read more