Recently I was thinking about what has been the most significant thing Cetelia and I have done to increase the level of peace in our marriage. The answer?We’ve gotten better at leaving each other alone. What I mean by that is we’re giving each other...
One of the things I despise most in other people is rude behavior. It's easy to spot. It looks like disrespect, not considering others' feelings, time, or possessions. It's being impolite in behavior, words, and actions.If I ask you to think about th...
Hello there, .A common line I hear from husbands and wives is, "How does my spouse expect me to know what he/she's thinking? I'm not a mindreader."I know I've said it a lot about Cetelia, and I imagine you've said it a time or two about your mate.As...
Hi !Today Cetelia and I celebrate 24 years of marriage. We went to the Grand Canyon over the weekend, and had a good time - until we landed in Dallas.While taxiing to the gate, we got into it. Here's the crazy thing: I don't even remember how it star...
This afternoon a friend's wife and I were on the phone going over the details of some work I'm doing for their new business venture. Her husband came into the room, and made a joke about his wife. We all laughed, and moved on.Kinda.Thirty minute...
I'm a late-blooming Marvel fan, and loved Avengers: Infinity War.In one pivotal scene (and I'm going to assume you've seen it or don't plan on seeing it), Thanos, the villain, finds himself inside the world of the Soul Stone. There he meets a re...
Dear ,I hope you've had a good Valentine's Day.A quick message encouraging you to have a heart-to-heart talk with your mate before the week is out. Pick one of these questions to discuss together. If it helps ... set a timer for three minutes, write...
Love your children, and support their activities. However, don't let them dominate your marriage. Remember to prioritize the one you married. #marriageworksJulian and Shana enthusiastically support their son's baseball and their daughter's art, dedic...
Conflict is normal in marriage, and can be used to grow intimacy if approached & handled wisely. #marriageworksSarah and Mark have been married for several years. Over time, they've developed their own routines and habits, but they've also accum...
Dear , Earlier today I sent an email announcing a six-week course I'll conduct beginning in February (date TBD) to empower spouses who are committed to recovering from adultery and rebuilding their marriage.I'm encouraged by the fact that I have alre...
