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August 2023

August 01, 2023

Debunking the Bad Rap Against Evangelical Men

I have been waiting for a year to write this blog. (Actually, I’ve been waiting...

August 23, 2022

A Tale of Two Men—And What It Means for You

This weekend, I saw a great example of a dynamic that I believe impacts a...

June 2022

June 13, 2022

Cheering Dads in the Daily Things

There is great power in trusting and cheering on your man in the little daily...

February 2022

February 08, 2022

Guys, Here’s How To Do Real-Life Romance

Dating your wife is an investment that pays big dividends in the long-term health and...

November 2021

November 09, 2021

Men Making a Difference

How could the mere presence of just five or ten adults at a time so...

April 2021

April 08, 2021

Four Phrases Your Wife Would Love To Hear From You

Husbands, when your wife is facing tough times or is weary, and it’s in your...

April 01, 2021

I Am Relearning How To Find Rest—And I Need Your Story

Three years ago, I started a new season—writing not only research-based relationship books, but women’s...

January 2021

January 26, 2021

The Sex & Conversation Series, Part 1: One Simple Sentence That Will Delight Your Wife

There is a magic bullet of a phrase that can make your wife feel so...

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.

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...

November 2020

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...

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...

November 2019

November 15, 2019

Is Your Wife Shy About Letting You See Her Body? Try This!

I recently heard from a man who was feeling frustrated because his wife is so...

September 2019

September 05, 2019

Four Key Things to Understand About Your Man During Football Season

I live in the South, and Southerners take their college football very seriously. This time...

March 2019

March 26, 2019

The Two Words Your Husband Really Needs to Hear: Thank You

After another heated argument, Josh and Hannah came back together with calmer attitudes to sort...

January 2019

January 29, 2019

Your Husband Wants Sex? 3 Things He’s Thinking Inside

When your husband approaches you for sex, it goes beyond a need for a physical...

January 25, 2019

Toxic Masculinity or an Attack on Masculinity?

My Thoughts on “Toxic Masculinity”: A Series Part 1: “Toxic Masculinity” or an Attack on...

January 24, 2019

Support Your Husband in His Battle Against Visual Temptation

It seems like we’re being bombarded on a daily basis with suggestive images everywhere we...

January 18, 2019

My Take On “Toxic Masculinity”: A Heads-Up

I’ve been contacted by a lot of readers and those in the media asking for...

January 02, 2019

Here’s the Best Way to Tell Your Man You Appreciate Him (Besides Sex!)

Every day, our men wake up and head out to “conquer” the world. Or, rather,...

December 2018

December 13, 2018

Men, Improve Your Love Life by Taking Care of Yourself

Guys, is your wife constantly encouraging—or even nagging—you to take better care of yourself? I...

October 2018

October 24, 2018

Male-Bashing: It’s All In Good Fun. Right?

Our staff meets weekly at a local cafe. I love the breakfast food, the kind...

October 11, 2018

Want to Offer Your Husband Business Advice? Proceed With Caution

Wives, how much input do you think you should have in your husband’s work endeavors?...

September 2018

September 13, 2018

Why your man checks out and shuts down

Recently I wrote “This is what inadequacy feels like to your man” to pull back the curtain...

August 2018

August 08, 2018

When You Criticize and He Withdraws, This is What’s Really Happening

According to Deborah, her husband Marcus has an anger problem, and she doesn’t know how...

July 2018

July 23, 2018

This Is What Inadequacy Feels Like to Your Man

For a moment, I’d like you to picture a mortifying scenario that may or may...

July 11, 2018

If Only You Knew What Your Husband Was Really Thinking….

In my research with thousands of men for For Women Only, I discovered that the...

June 2018

June 18, 2018

Men, This Father’s Day Airport Scene Explains Why YOU Are Amazing

Yesterday, Jeff and I and our two kids were hustling to catch a flight to...

June 15, 2018

Bashing Dads Needs To Stop And Here’s Why

A friend showed me this e-card and it made me steaming mad. For those who...