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March 2016

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 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 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 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 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

A prayer for my wife

My amazing wife Ashley recently shared "A prayer for my husband" on her blog. I'm so thankful...

February 16, 2016

What an engagement ring taught me about love

I remember the feelings of joy and anticipation when I was ready to purchase an...

February 16, 2016

3 ways men have affairs

A few years ago, a good friend of mine walked into an empty house on Father's...

February 15, 2016

7 things happy couples do daily

Harold and Louise have been married for half a century, but they still act like...

February 12, 2016

A Valentine’s Day gift for YOU

I'm excited to announce that my new book, "The Seven Laws of Love: Essential Principles...

February 09, 2016

The 4 Measurements of LOVE

As a kid, love seems as simple as circling a yes or a no on...

February 09, 2016

Six Valentine’s Day gifts your husband actually wants

February 14 can come and go without much fanfare for the typical married couple, but...

January 2016

January 26, 2016

8 Reasons Modern Marriage Isn’t Working

As the founders of StrongerMarriages.org and the co-founders of StrongerMarriages.com, my wife Ashley and I have had interactions with thousands of...

January 20, 2016

Why your spouse should NOT love you the most

Below is a guest post from my friend Jarrid Wilson. Jarrid is a gifted writer, pastor, speaker,...

January 18, 2016

7 ways to communicate LOVE

Love is the most important part of life. We all tend to agree on that,...

January 15, 2016

5 keys to a divorce-proof marriage

I recently sat down with a lady whose husband had been carrying on a secret...

January 12, 2016

3 reasons some men like sports more than marriage

Sports are a form of religion for many modern men. Millions of American men invest...

January 11, 2016

Six Speed Bumps that can Wreck a Marriage

Below is a powerful and practical guest post from my friend Matt Brown. Matt is a gifted...

January 07, 2016

10 ways to instantly improve your marriage

I'm writing this one week into the new year, and many people have already abandoned...

January 01, 2016

The Seven Laws of Love (Quotes from the book)

After several years of writing, research, editing, and prayer, I'm THRILLED to finally be able...

December 2015

December 19, 2015

3 reasons your husband doesn’t want sex

My wife Ashley and I receive tons of emails and Facebook messages from people sharing their questions...

December 19, 2015

3 reasons your husband doesn’t want to have sex

#3 is a very very personal, but you need to consider all possible reasons.

December 17, 2015

7 signs of a healthy marriage

My amazing wife Ashley and I have interacted with married couples from all over the world...