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March 2015

March 17, 2015

The prescription for a happy marriage

I sat down in my office last week with a couple facing a unique predicament....

March 11, 2015

7 Ways a Wife Needs Respect From Her Husband

There's been a lot of recent discussion about how "men need respect" and "women need...

March 11, 2015

If you’re on Facebook, check out this new page

Thanks for being part of this online community! It's an honor to share encouragement with...

March 11, 2015

How to make “bedtime” the best part of your family’s day

In the Willis household, everyone's least favorite part of the day has been "Bedtime." No...

March 10, 2015

7 keys to overcoming stress

I've recently been having some strange medical issues. My digestive system has been out of whack,...

March 09, 2015

February 2015

February 27, 2015

Dangerous Marriage Advice

As my wife Ashley and I have worked with couples, we've discovered an crucial principle... One...

February 27, 2015

Dave Willis bio

Maybe you regularly read this blog and wonder who I am and what I'm all...

February 26, 2015

12 causes of stress in marriage

Marriage is awesome, but it can also be really stressful some days! Every marriage faces challenges....

February 24, 2015

The 12 sex-killers in marriage

I've interacted with thousands of married couples (both online and in person) and I've discovered...

February 24, 2015

Ten reasons your sex life is terrible

I've interacted with thousands of married couples (both online and in person) and I've discovered...

February 23, 2015

The Secret to Excellence

Have you ever looked at someone who seemed to have great success in their relationships,...

February 20, 2015

Dealing with “baggage” in your marriage

Last time I flew on a plane, I remember feeling shocked at how expensive it...

February 19, 2015

The 9 most important words in a marriage

(Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.com) Some people believe the philosophy..."Being in love means never having to...

February 17, 2015

5 ways to bring more laughter to your marriage

Laughter fills the soundtrack of a healthy marriage. When was the last time you and...

February 15, 2015

4 words that can kill a marriage

As I've observed healthy couples and dysfunctional couples, I've noticed that the tone of your...

February 12, 2015

3 ways you might be disrespecting your spouse on accident

Has your spouse ever said or done something that made you want to cry or...

February 11, 2015

How (and when) to talk to your kids about S-E-X

Not long ago, my seven-year-old son picked up a Maxim Magazine at the barber shop...

February 10, 2015

Your favorite love and marriage quotes

THANK YOU for being part of our online community through this blog and our Facebook Marriage...

February 09, 2015

The 7 ingredients of a perfect blog post

We live in an exciting time. For the first time in all of human history,...

February 09, 2015

How many kids should you have?

One of the most important questions married couples wrestle with is, "How many kids should...

February 08, 2015

Ten essential ingredients in EVERY healthy relationship

As the Founder of StrongerMarriages.org, a pastor a relationship blogger, and the author of The Seven...

February 08, 2015

Ten essential principles for true intimacy.

I just finished reading the book "Scary Close: Dropping the act and finding true intimacy" by: Donald Miller....

February 06, 2015

7 realities about life with a newborn baby

A few days ago, my AMAZING wife Ashley gave birth to our fourth son! Yes, you read...

February 04, 2015

50 Shades of Marriage

"50 Shades of Grey" has become a worldwide phenomenon which has stirred up a lot...

February 01, 2015

Ten “House Rules” for a Happy Marriage.

Your marriage can move to a new level of health and happiness when you establish...

January 2015

January 29, 2015

8 surprising teachings about marriage in the Bible.

As the founder of the Facebook "Marriage" Page, I've had thousands of interactions with people from...