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January 2021

January 19, 2021

Commit to Your Marriage By Going “All-In”

When too much independence is carried over into marriage, it can create walls between spouses.

January 12, 2021

How To Tame Your Temper When You’re About To Lose It

In my research I’ve found that when we are angry with a friend or family...

January 07, 2021

When You Tease Your Husband, It’s Really No Joke

Learn from the example of highly happy couples to prevent THIS from happening in your...

December 2020

December 17, 2020

These Holiday Gifts Are The Most Valuable To The People You Love

Instead of spending your time and money getting people more stuff, plan to give something...

December 09, 2020

Announcing a New Resource for Thriving in Love and Money

If you or your church are pondering whether to do a money management course in...

November 2020

November 19, 2020

When You Exchange Gifts, Watch Out For This Conflict

When you make the effort to understand and honor your spouse’s unique perspective and values...

November 17, 2020

This Is What Makes Your Man Vulnerable—Be Aware And Take Care!

When your husband’s mood turns a bit icy when you ask him certain questions, you...

October 2020

October 27, 2020

Why Does What I Buy Make My Husband So Upset?

Current circumstances have definitely made shopping a little more complicated. If it’s not with masks...

October 22, 2020

A House Divided? Handling Hot Political Discussions Without Getting Burned

I recently shared my outlook on the upcoming presidential election, our national discord, the possibility...

September 2020

September 12, 2020

Planning Your (Delayed) Wedding? Focus on What Really Matters.

A friend recently told me about her nephew’s much-delayed wedding. First, it was going to...

September 03, 2020

The Good News about Couples in Quarantine

Have you been wondering how marriages have been holding up during this weird time when...

August 2020

August 26, 2020

Part 4 — Your Husband Just Lost His Job: How to Respond

As we venture through this time of uncertainty, I hope this series has been helpful....

August 19, 2020

Part 3: Your Husband Just Lost His Job: How to Respond

In Part 1 we shared the surprising (shocking!) emotional factor at work inside most men...

August 06, 2020

Part 2: Your Husband Just Lost His Job: How to Respond

We are facing the greatest time of economic uncertainty in almost 100 years. Our world...

July 2020

July 28, 2020

Your Husband Just Lost His Job: How to Respond (Part 1)

As she finished preparing her lunch, Maya heard the kitchen door open. That has to...

July 10, 2020

Financial Friction? Money Strategies that Will Help Your Marriage

It’s no secret that money can cause friction in marriage. In fact, many husbands...

July 02, 2020

Happy Independence Day? Surprising ways to more intimacy (Part 2 of The Unity Series)

Happy Independence Day week! Independence works well for nations in many ways, but can cause...

July 01, 2020

Happy Independence Day? Surprising ways to more intimacy (Part 1 of The Unity Series)

In a few days, Americans will celebrate the Fourth of July. With fireworks, flags, and...

May 2020

May 04, 2020

The Emerge Stronger Series: Learn About Yourself and Your Spouse to Navigate Money Well

This is Part 5 of a series that looks at the research-based solutions to navigating...

April 2020

April 17, 2020

The Emerge Stronger Series: Get Emotionally Close While Being Physically Close

This is Part 3 of a series that looks at the research-based solutions to navigating...

April 13, 2020

The Emerge Stronger Series: Kindness Wins

This is Part 2 of a series that looks at the research-based solutions to navigating...

April 06, 2020

The Emerge Stronger Series: Attitude is Everything

This is Part 1 of a series that looks at the research-based solutions to navigating...

March 2020

March 03, 2020

Our Newest Book Is Here—And You’ll Love the Story of How This Happened!

Today’s the day! We are so excited to announce our latest research-based book! Jeff and...

February 2020

February 14, 2020

Marriages CAN Be Happy For A Lifetime!

Last weekend, watching the Super Bowl, I was struck by two things: First, of course,...

February 04, 2020

Follow This One Simple Rule to Improve Your Relationship

If (like most people) you made some New Year’s resolutions this year, maybe one of...

January 2020

January 31, 2020

Mystery Solved: 3 Things You Never Understood About How Your Wife Thinks

It’s funny. When Jeff and I speak at marriage conferences, or when I speak at...

January 23, 2020

Join the Launch Team for my new book!

Hi friends! I am thrilled to announce that our next book is about to be...

January 21, 2020

Lessons From A Lost Love Note

My friend was browsing at a Goodwill outside Atlanta, when she spotted a book (Really...

January 14, 2020

Start the 30-Day Kindness Challenge Today and Give Your Valentine the Best Gift Ever

It seems like Christmas is barely over—we’re on celebration overload and are still struggling with...

November 2019

November 21, 2019

Let Your Husband Delight in Seeing You in All Your Glory

We recently posted an article offering guidance to men who feel frustrated because their wife...