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
Living Large
I have a friend who, when asked how he’s doing, will say, “I’m living large!” I love that response, because it always sounds like a challenge to do…
September 25, 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
How Did I Miss It? How to Approach Life Like An Intersection.
Have you ever realized you missed something really important and ask yourself, “How did I miss it?” I grew up in a little farming community in…
September 19, 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
Stop, Drop, and Roll
Last week, I wrote a post entitled “Things Change.” The post was about the inevitability of change and how we should embrace it rather than fight it…
September 12, 2014 · 4 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
Things Change
How well do you adjust to change? Do you embrace it or fight it. Do you find yourself going with the flow or wishing things were like they used to…
September 5, 2014 · 4 min read
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…
September 3, 2014 · 3 min read
Little Things Mean A Lot – Encouragement
Question: How do you know if a person needs encouragement? Answer: If they’re breathing. In other words, everyone needs encouragement. Young or old…
August 27, 2014 · 3 min read
What Is Facebook Really Saying About You?
What is Facebook really saying about you? Facebook gives away a lot more information about you than you realize. More than just your profile. More…
August 21, 2014 · 3 min read
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…
August 19, 2014 · 3 min read
Do You See the Ladybugs?
I have a confession to make. As a guy, it’s a difficult confession to make, but here it goes…one of my favorite movies is “Under the Tuscan Sun.”…
August 14, 2014 · 3 min read
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…
August 13, 2014 · 6 min read
How To Raise Your IQ
No, this isn’t a post about raising your IQ, as in your intelligence quotient. (I’m not the brightest bulb in the box, so I wouldn’t feel qualified…
August 8, 2014 · 4 min read
Oops!
I’ve just realized that I failed to post the last Normal Marriage Class audio from back in March of this year. So sorry to have left this one off…
August 7, 2014 · 1 min read
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…
August 6, 2014 · 2 min read
Have Your Dreams Been Run Over?
When I was out for a walk the other morning, I found a small Batman action figure facedown in the middle of the road. It had been run over and was…
July 31, 2014 · 5 min read
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…
July 29, 2014 · 3 min read
Pause
About 3 months ago, Connie Plummer (a fellow staffer) sent me something to remind me of the importance of pausing occasionally in life. It was so…
July 24, 2014 · 4 min read
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…
July 23, 2014 · 3 min read
What If You Encountered the Infinite Daily?
I know that’s kind of an odd question to ask, but think about it. What if you encountered the infinite daily? Would it scare you? Would you question…
July 19, 2014 · 3 min read
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…
July 15, 2014 · 5 min read