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2015-03-17T13:00:42-05:00

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The prescription for a happy marriage

Last updated on: March 17, 2015 at 1:00 pm By Dave Willis

I sat down in my office last week with a couple facing a unique predicament. The wife was so frustrated with the marriage that she was almost ready to call it quits and file for divorce, but the husband had no idea there was a problem until she finally unloaded her years of frustration all at once. He was shocked to learn that she was so unhappy. Not knowing what to do next, they agreed to sit down with me... Read more

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2019-08-02T13:36:40-05:00

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7 Ways a Wife Needs Respect From Her Husband

Last updated on: August 2, 2019 at 1:36 pm By Dave Willis

There’s been a lot of recent discussion about how “men need respect” and “women need love.” This view has gained more attention with the popular book, “Love and Respect,” by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. It’s a wonderful book and I wholeheartedly recommend it, but some people have missed the point of his book (and my previous post on 7 ways a husband needs respect from his wife) by thinking that men only need respect (not love) and women only need love (not... Read more

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2015-03-11T10:58:17-05:00

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

Last updated on: March 11, 2015 at 10:58 am By Dave Willis

Thanks for being part of this online community! It’s an honor to share encouragement with you. Most readers of this blog are connected to me through the Facebook Marriage Page, but I’ve also created a brand new personal page you can find by clicking here. I invite you to “like” this new page so you can get more encouragement delivered daily. Even if you don’t “like” it, I still like YOU! You can also stay connected by subscribing to the email list... Read more

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2015-03-11T10:28:27-05:00

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

Last updated on: March 11, 2015 at 10:28 am By Dave Willis

In the Willis household, everyone’s least favorite part of the day has been “Bedtime.” No matter how wonderful the day has been up until bedtime, our drama-filled nightly routine can undo those happy feelings in a heartbeat. There’s often screaming, crying, pleading and tantrums (and that’s just what I’m doing)! We’ve tried nearly everything imaginable to made bedtime better, but nothing has seemed to work. A few nights ago, I decided to try a different approach. I realized that I... Read more

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2018-11-15T15:07:51-05:00

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7 keys to overcoming stress

Last updated on: November 15, 2018 at 3:07 pm By Dave Willis

I’ve recently been having some strange medical issues. My digestive system has been out of whack, I’m exhausted and I’ve just felt “off.” Apart from a minor Krispy Kreme donut addiction, I’ve always been a pretty healthy guy. I assumed these minor issues would just pass on their own, but they just kept sticking around. My physical discomfort started having a negative impact on my family and my work, so I finally took my wife’s advice and saw a doctor. I... Read more

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2015-03-09T13:59:58-05:00

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Most popular blogs of 2015

Last updated on: March 9, 2015 at 1:59 pm By Dave Willis

We are less than two and a half months into 2015, but this blog has already surpassed 3 million page views for the year. THANK YOU for reading and for sharing these posts with others. Together, we’re spreading encouragement and practical tools to a lot of people. Below is a list of the most popular posts so far this year. In case you missed any of these, please take a minute to read and share these. If you have any... Read more

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2015-03-05T11:28:28-05:00

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Your spouse’s 5 most annoying habits

Last updated on: March 5, 2015 at 11:28 am By Dave Willis

Habits that seemed “cute and quirky” while you were dating can become really annoying after years of marriage. After informally surveying many couples through our Facebook “Marriage” page, I’ve compiled the most common pet peeves you have about your spouse. Some of these habits are “annoying” but some are downright dangerous to your marriage. I am listing them here simply to start some conversations in your marriage, so you can work through your “annoying habits” before they lead to much bigger issues.... Read more

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2018-11-15T15:07:59-05:00

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7 ways to lose an argument with your spouse

Last updated on: November 15, 2018 at 3:07 pm By Dave Willis

Early in my marriage, I lost every argument. I lost because I was approaching the disagreement in the wrong way. I approached every disagreement more concerned with my pride and my own selfish agenda than I was with protecting and serving my bride. Since those painful, early mistakes that wounded my sweet wife and created unnecessary frustration for us both, I’ve learned one of the most powerful marriage principles on earth…In every disagreement with your spouse, there’s not a “winner”... Read more

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2018-11-15T15:08:39-05:00

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7 ways to say, “I love you.”

Last updated on: November 15, 2018 at 3:08 pm By Dave Willis

I remember the first time I said, “I love you,” to my amazing wife, Ashley. At the time, we were both college students. I had been working up the nerve to say it for a long time, but for some reason, the thought of saying it out loud made me feel like throwing up! My mind was playing out all these terrifying scenarios… What if she didn’t say it back? What if I actually did throw up on her while trying... Read more

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2015-02-27T14:55:34-05:00

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Dangerous Marriage Advice

Last updated on: February 27, 2015 at 2:55 pm By Dave Willis

As my wife Ashley and I have worked with couples, we’ve discovered an crucial principle… One of the most important factors to determine the success or failure of a marriage is where the couple gets their marriage advice. In other words, if you’re getting solid marriage advice, you’re more likely to have a solid marriage. If you’re getting bad marriage advice, you’re more likely to have a bad (or nonexistent) marriage. Marriage advice can be incredibly helpful or it can be... Read more

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