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April 2016

April 27, 2016

Do wedding rings really matter?

There’s been a shift in our culture away from wearing wedding rings, which has stirred...

April 26, 2016

5 Things I Want my Kids to Know about Gender Identity

We live in very unique and complex times. Cultural wars are being waged over gender...

April 25, 2016

5 ways to instantly improve communication in your marriage

I recently sat down with a couple who is struggling through some miscommunication in their...

April 21, 2016

5 simple ways to love your wife well

As a husband, loving your wife is the most sacred duties you'll have the privilege...

April 19, 2016

Six warning signs of a “drifting” marriage

I recently sat down with a couple who have been married for a long...

April 17, 2016

The Ten Best Marriage Tips of All Time

As the co-founder of The Facebook Marriage Page and StrongerMarriages.com, I've had the privilege of interacting with thousands...

April 14, 2016

What your phone reveals about your marriage

I recently received a message through my Facebook page from a wife struggling with a very common...

April 14, 2016

Why being “mean” is sometimes a good thing

I've always wanted to be seen as a "tough guy," but I just never thought...

April 13, 2016

4 ways couples harm their marriage on accident

As I've interacted with countless married couples over the years, I've discovered that some of...

April 12, 2016

3 things God wants you to know when life doesn’t make sense

We've all faced moments of struggle, heartbreak or frustration when life just doesn't seem to...

March 2016

March 31, 2016

The only “rule” I teach my kids

Yesterday, I forgot my keys and was temporarily locked out my own house. I had...

March 29, 2016

3 shows every married couple should watch together

I've always believed that one of best things we can do for our marriage and...

March 28, 2016

5 ways to overcome a struggle in your marriage

I recently sat down with a couple who had overcome a crisis in their marriage....

March 25, 2016

How often should a married couple make love?

In my years of working with married couples, I've discovered that many marital problems can...

March 24, 2016

5 things to do with your family on Easter

This Sunday, billions of people all over the world will celebrate Easter. For many, this celebration...

March 21, 2016

3 ways to instantly spice up your marriage

If you've got bills to pay, kids to carpool and work to do, it can...

March 18, 2016

One question that defines a marriage

My wife Ashley and I have had the privilege of interacting with couples from all...

March 15, 2016

5 things EVERY married couple should do (but most don’t)

I often write about the things that a married couple needs to do to strengthen...

March 14, 2016

4 questions to ask before posting on social media

If you're holding a smart phone or tablet in your hands, you're holding the power...

March 10, 2016

4 secrets of happy husbands

Alright guys, I'm going to share a secret with you...You can have a happier marriage....

March 08, 2016

7 marriage lessons from the Reagans

Former First Lady, Nancy Reagan, recently passed away and as the politicians and pundits weigh...

March 07, 2016

7 signs of a dysfunctional relationship

I was recently donating blood at our local blood bank, and as I laid in...

March 06, 2016

Before you judge someone, consider this…

It's tempting to judge people based solely on what we see on the surface, but...

March 03, 2016

4 things every married couple needs to know about SEX

When my wife Ashley and I interact with couples online and in person, we're seeing a common...

March 02, 2016

Happy marriages aren’t for everyone

Have you ever seen a "happy couple" holding hands and laughing or posting a picture...

March 01, 2016

4 Ways to Survive a Politically-Divided Marriage

It's relatively easy to ignore opposing political opinions when they're coming from the internet or...

February 2016

February 29, 2016

The 5 signs of a REAL apology

We have ALL blown it before. We've all had times when we need to seek...

February 26, 2016

10 questions every couple needs to ask

Do you ever find yourself having the SAME conversations over and over with your spouse?...

February 22, 2016

3 ways to instantly improve your marriage

This past weekend, my amazing wife Ashley and I had the privilege of speaking at a marriage...

February 18, 2016

The biggest mistake parents make

A few weeks ago when my family went to an amusement park. We had already paid...