Friendship. According to leading relationship expert, Dr. John Gottman, it’s the key to long-lasting, happy marriages. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just hang out with our spouse, kick back and relax and not worry about who takes out the trash or whether the bills have been paid? But the longer we’re together, the more “stuff” there is to… View Post
3 Free Assessments to Boost Your Marriage
Do you ever wish your spouse understood you better? Or wish you could know what they’re thinking or how to connect with them more? Looking for a fun way to boost your marriage connection? You may not be able to read their mind (as nice as that would be), but there are a few simple things you can do that… View Post
Is Toxic Venting Sabotaging Your Marriage?
Marriage is hard work. And sometimes we all need an outlet to talk about struggles in our marriage. But who you talk to about your marriage could actually be sabotaging your marriage instead of helping it. IS MARRIAGE CONFLICT A BAD THING? Over the past 12 years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting with numerous couples in all stages of… View Post
12 Fun Dates You Can Do At Home (After the Kids are in Bed)
Looking for some great at home date night ideas? Dating your spouse is actually one of the best things you can do for your marriage. It’s so simple that it almost seems ridiculous. And yet, as you may have noticed, after getting married…and ESPECIALLY after having kids, the majority of couples don’t intentionally date anymore. And yet, according to a… View Post
How to Make Your Mother-in-Law Love You: 7 Tips for a Healthy Relationship
Okay, so we’ve all heard the mother-in-law jokes. And for many of us, the tension with our mothers-in-law is totally legit and can drive. us. CRAZY. But what if you could not only get along with your mother-in-law, but actually have her as an ally? Meeting My Mother-in-Law I’ll never forget the day I met my mother-in-law. My now husband… View Post