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2015-12-22T12:15:41-05:00

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Your 7 most important relationships.

Last updated on: December 22, 2015 at 12:15 pm By Dave Willis

Your life will ultimately be defined by your relationships. I learned this life-defining principle when I was a kid. My mom was a hospice nurse and I would occasionally tag along on her house calls as she compassionately cared for her dying patients. As I hung out with people who knew their time on earth was short, I was amazed at how similar their priorities were. Whether we are rich or poor, young or old, black or white, male or female,... Read more

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2020-06-05T11:02:41-05:00

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The 10 Reasons Couples Argue

Last updated on: June 5, 2020 at 11:02 am By Dave Willis

If you’ve been married longer than an hour, chances are that you and your husband or wife have had at least one disagreement. Sometimes, those disagreements can evolve into emotionally-charged arguments and potentially create deep scars in the marriage. Working through disagreements in a productive way is vital to the longterm health of your marriage. Below are the tens reasons couples argue the most. I hope these principles compiled from feedback from thousands of couples on our “Marriage” community on Facebook will... Read more

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2014-12-30T16:33:15-05:00

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7 ways to make 2015 your best year of marriage yet.

Last updated on: December 30, 2014 at 4:33 pm By Dave Willis

Most of my New Year’s resolutions fail. I’ll want to lose a few pounds, but I won’t want to give up my daily ice cream habit. I’ve learned the hard way that wanting something isn’t enough to bring lasting change. My actions, and specifically, my habits, have to change. If you want 2015 to be your best year of marriage yet (and I hope you do), then it will require changing some habits. Improving your marriage has the potential to improve... Read more

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2015-01-08T09:15:36-05:00

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7 ways to shift your thinking about marriage.

Last updated on: January 8, 2015 at 9:15 am By Dave Willis

I’ve invested a lot of time and energy trying to figure out why some couples can stay committed to each other “for better or for worse,” and other couples crumble. What’s the “secret ingredient” that keeps couples together? There are obviously many factors that contribute to each marriage, but I’m convinced that the couples who thrive aren’t just “lucky” or strong; they’ve intentionally adopted a different kind of mentality. They view marriage through a completely different perspective. They’ve adopted a... Read more

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2014-12-22T14:29:08-05:00

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10 ways to recharge your marriage daily.

Last updated on: December 22, 2014 at 2:29 pm By Dave Willis

One of the most frustrating things on earth is when you reach into your pocket to pull out your smart phone and realize it’s completely out of power. You remember that you didn’t charge it up, and now, it’s dead. You won’t be able to play Candy Crush or check facebook or text anybody until you find a way to recharge it. When something is important to us, we need to make sure it stays charged up. Think about this... Read more

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2022-11-01T13:04:07-05:00

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9 things your husband is always thinking about

Last updated on: November 1, 2022 at 1:04 pm By Dave Willis

One of the greatest challenges in marriage is navigating the differences between the typical male thought process and the typical female thought process. God (in His wisdom and His sense of humor) gave men and women very different perspectives. When these differences are understood, the husband and wife can harmonize with each other and see the world with more depth and perspective than either can could do alone. To help you ladies understand the mind of your man, I’ve listed... Read more

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2015-12-11T16:39:16-05:00

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7 ways a husband needs respect from his wife.

Last updated on: December 11, 2015 at 4:39 pm By Dave Willis

Before reading the article below, please download our new Marriage App on iTunes for a library of marriage ebooks, daily marriage-building content plus some stellar communication tools to help you and your spouse stay connected. A Facebook login is required to access the app. As I’ve interacted with couples from all over the world and researched the keys to happiness and fulfillment in marriage, one surprising discovery is that most husbands are absolutely desperate for the respect of their wives. For many men,... Read more

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2014-12-10T11:07:38-05:00

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7 Questions you need to ask your spouse

Last updated on: December 10, 2014 at 11:07 am By Dave Willis

You can grow closer to your husband or wife by asking the right questions. Some of those questions are meant to spark laughter and fun like these 21 Questions to ask on Date Night. Other questions are meant to help you evaluate the health of your relationship and determine steps for improvement. The following seven questions are designed to help you connect with your spouse on a deeply transparent level. Don’t react with anger or defensiveness if you don’t agree with his... Read more

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2014-12-10T11:08:28-05:00

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8 simple ways to instantly improve your marriage.

Last updated on: December 10, 2014 at 11:08 am By Dave Willis

I stepped on a scale in the doctor’s office last week, and I assumed their scale must be broken because the number was way too high! I was slapped in the face with a reality I had been avoiding. I had gained weight. I had slipped into an autopilot of overeating and the results were obvious. When we have any area in our life where we want to make an improvement, if you’re like me, you want to see that... Read more

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2014-12-10T11:10:26-05:00

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The Sex Talk

Last updated on: December 10, 2014 at 11:10 am By Dave Willis

Below is a guest post from my friend Craig Gross who is an author and the founder of XXXchurch.com which is a web-based ministry focused on pornography addiction recovery, marriage-building resources and creative outreach. I had the privilege of partnering with Craig on a new video series for married couples called, “Best Sex Life Now.” He’s also the founder of a new family-building resource called iParent.tv. His post below could revolutionize how you talk about sex in your home. He’s also sponsoring a FREE webinar for married couples you... Read more

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