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January 2023

January 03, 2023

Don’t Should On Yourself

The temptation is to “should” on yourself – to beat yourself up. (“I can’t believe...

February 2022

February 15, 2022

How To Inspire More Romance From Your Man

Ladies, was your Valentine’s Day a little… disappointing? You might be surprised to learn that...

January 2022

January 18, 2022

Male-Bashing Is Really No Joke!

Faithful, capable, responsible men are all around us. But if you watch TV, movies or...

October 2021

October 19, 2021

4 Reasons Why Men are Drawn to Watching Sports

Why does your husband park himself in front of the TV and check out, leaving...

June 2021

June 15, 2021

Here’s What Your Man Is Really Thinking

If we want to improve our relationship with the man we love, we must be...

June 04, 2021

Recognize Your Man’s Romantic Intent When He Wants to Do Things Together

Most men (84%!) care about romance just as much as their wives do! Romance often...

June 01, 2021

Cozy Little Fires Everywhere: Small Ways to Warm Up Your Marriage

Here's how to build that all-important connection--a cozy little fire--with your spouse. Article by Ted...

March 2021

March 02, 2021

When She Wants Sex More Than He Does

Both in Christian and secular cultures, the message we’ve long heard is that men want...

January 2021

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...

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...

November 2018

November 19, 2018

Your Wife Needs You to Tell Her She’s Beautiful

Men, have you ever had a date with your wife take a turn for the...

June 2018

June 05, 2018

3 Things NOT To Say When Your Wife Is Worried

Men, have you ever found yourself wanting to roll your eyes and mutter under your...

April 2018

April 06, 2018

4 Phrases That Make You Your Wife’s Hero

There’s a reason why superhero movies are so popular, right? What’s not to love about...

February 2018

February 28, 2018

3 Reasons Why Your Wife Won’t Just Tell You What She Wants

So men, here’s the key that will unlock the door to your wife’s confidence and...

January 2018

January 25, 2018

3 Reasons Your Wife Won’t Tell You Exactly What She Wants

Men, here’s the bottom line: practice studying your wife. Don’t roll your eyes whenever you...

September 2017

September 27, 2017

Wives, Fill Up Your Husband’s Mental Instagram

Dear Shaunti: I read your book, For Women Only, and one thing you said scared...

August 2017

August 18, 2017

Guys, This Is What Women Really Want

Guys, women can seem SO complicated. How can you know what’s really in her mind?...

August 14, 2017

How to Surprise Your Wife In Ways That Will Delight Her

Men, have you ever been surprised when you’ve tried to surprise your wife? I heard just...

July 2017

July 12, 2017

3 Simple Compliments That Will Please Your Wife

Husbands, do you want to know what goes on inside your wife’s head? And do...

August 2016

August 25, 2016

Men, Avoid This Sneaky Trap That Will Kill Your Marriage

Last week, speaking primarily to women, we revealed the sneaky trap that will quietly but...

February 2016

February 10, 2016

Women: Three phrases to never say to your husband

Ladies, if there were a reality TV show like “What NOT to Wear,” but for...

January 2016

January 27, 2016

Some hysterical memes about the differences between men and women

People always send me memes about the differences between men and women. Some of them...

January 19, 2016

Men: Four phrases that make you a hero to your wife

Guys, I know from the For Men Only research that you want to make your wife...

November 2015

November 12, 2015

Is your wife asking, “Are we okay?” 4 triggers that make her feel insecure in your relationship

1. Conflict. For most guys, conflict is just conflict; it is fairly easy to put...

August 2015

August 31, 2015

Actions Don’t Always Speak Louder than Words: How Should You Affirm Your Wife?

Dear Shaunti, I’m in hot water. My wife is the most beautiful, amazing woman I...

December 2014

December 29, 2014

Tell Your Drama to Your Mama (or Your Girlfriends)

Dear Shaunti: I’m always balancing my roles as a mom, wife and businesswoman, but I...

August 2014

August 11, 2014

Prep Time In the Bathroom Could Pay Off In the Bedroom

Dear Shaunti: I used to really look forward to our Friday night date nights, but...

April 2014

April 21, 2014

Don’t Force Your Sex Life into Hibernation Mode By Choosing Sleep Over Sex

Dear Shaunti, We have young kids, and often I’m so exhausted that I just want...

April 07, 2014

Hard Truths are Still True: Taking Care of Yourself Shows You Care for Your Marriage

Dear Shaunti, I can hardly write this, I’m so upset by one of your columns....

April 03, 2014

Beyond the Candlelight: Finding Romance In Unusual Places

Dear Shaunti, I wish my husband were more romantic. I love spending time with him—we...