Dissatisfaction in Marriage
To be married is to know dissatisfaction. That statement will probably get me in trouble, but it’s true. You can’t live with someone who is different…
March 4, 2015 · 5 min read
Remember Why You’re Married
Unless you’re a newlywed, you know how easy it is to let the demands, stresses, and frustrations of life crowd out the things that brought you…
February 25, 2015 · 3 min read
The Valentines Day That Never Was
Valentines Day is over. But for my wife and me, it it was the Valentines Day that never was. More on that in a minute. Reactions to Valentines day…
February 17, 2015 · 4 min read
Little Things
Every so often, I run a post on Normal Marriage that starts with these words…”Little things mean a lot.” I do this because it’s really easy to focus…
February 10, 2015 · 4 min read
Schedule Times for Sex
Two weeks ago we talked about making an appointment to spend time with your spouse. Last week we talked about scheduling dates with your spouse. This…
February 4, 2015 · 5 min read
Make an Appointment to Date Your Spouse
In my last Normal Marriage post, I said I would follow it up with a post on why spouses should make an appointment for sex. I’m pushing that post…
January 28, 2015 · 5 min read
Make an Appointment
Is your marriage crazy busy? Even if it’s not, you need to make an appointment to spend time with your spouse and family. The other day, my…
January 20, 2015 · 5 min read
User Friendly Spouse?
I’m an Apple Computer guy. From my very first MacBook years ago, I’ve been smitten with Apple products. Why? Basically because I find them to be very…
January 13, 2015 · 4 min read
The Windshield and the Rearview Mirror
Every life has both a windshield and a rearview mirror. That may sound too philosophical and cause some of you to stop reading, but it’s true. In…
January 8, 2015 · 6 min read
Small Changes Can Have A Big Impact
What if a better marriage didn’t demand a major over-haul? What if you could have a better marriage by making small changes? I believe that small…
January 6, 2015 · 5 min read
Patterns
This time of the year, there’s a lot of talk about new year’s resolutions. Lose weight. Get organized. Eat healthy. Get on a budget. The list is long…
January 1, 2015 · 4 min read
Can I Help?
It was a simple question: “Can I help?” But one young man breathed new life into my soul with that simple question. I was out raking my yard… But…
December 26, 2014 · 4 min read
The Right Gift Every Time
Is there a way we can be confident we’re giving the right gift every time…no matter what? We’re just a few days away from Christmas, and perhaps…
December 24, 2014 · 5 min read
Marriage and Sex Should Go Together.
When I say marriage and sex should go together, you may think, “Well duh. That’s a no-brainer!” But there are too many times where marriage and sex…
December 16, 2014 · 2 min read
Find a Reason to Stay Together
If you haven’t noticed, I’m a big fan of marriage. I’m like the person who finds a reason to root for their favorite team, even if their team isn’t…
December 9, 2014 · 5 min read
Think Before You Post
There’s something magical about social media. For instance, it’s magical that no matter where you are, you can post a message and instantly connect…
December 4, 2014 · 4 min read
Little Things Mean A Lot – Spending Time Together
Typically, the more time you spend on something the better it gets. This can be true in marriage. Generally, when husbands and wives spend more time…
December 2, 2014 · 5 min read
Has Your Marriage Moved From Breathtaking To Frustrating?
I’ve never been to the Grand Canyon, but I’ve talked to people who have and they tell me it’s breathtaking. They say you’ll stand in awe of the…
November 25, 2014 · 3 min read
When Marriages Go To War
I heard an interview the other day with a doctor who had gone to Syria to take care of children caught in the war there. The doctor spoke of children…
November 18, 2014 · 2 min read
Choice
Some of the best marriage advice I’ve ever received came from Jerry Garcia of The Grateful Dead. (For those who don’t know, The Grateful Dead is a…
October 8, 2014 · 5 min read
The Great Pyramid of Marriage
Everyone goes into their wedding ceremony expecting to spend the rest of their life with the person standing next to them. They stand before the…
October 1, 2014 · 4 min read
Marital Climate Change
Is climate change affecting your marriage? These days, the subject of climate change is all over the media. Though there are differing opinions on…
September 23, 2014 · 5 min read
Are You Keeping Your Spouse as a Pet?
When it comes to marriage, there are some things you just don’t say…that is if you want a long happy life. Things like: “Gee honey, those jeans…
September 16, 2014 · 3 min read
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…
September 10, 2014 · 4 min read