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March 2015

March 04, 2015

7 ways to lose an argument with your spouse

Early in my marriage, I lost every argument. I lost because I was approaching the...

March 02, 2015

7 ways to say, “I love you.”

I remember the first time I said, "I love you," to my amazing wife, Ashley. At...

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 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 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 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 04, 2015

50 Shades of Marriage

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

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...

January 22, 2015

When his dream is her nightmare.

Marriage requires a lot of healthy compromise. It's important for spouse's to dream together, but based...

January 22, 2015

30 creative date night questions.

Never stop discovering new things about your spouse. Ask each other these questions and you're...

December 2014

December 26, 2014

7 ways to shift your thinking about marriage.

I've invested a lot of time and energy trying to figure out why some couples...

December 16, 2014

9 things your husband is always thinking about

One of the greatest challenges in marriage is navigating the differences between the typical male...

December 12, 2014

7 ways a husband needs respect from his wife.

Before reading the article below, please download our new Marriage App on iTunes for a library of...

December 08, 2014

8 simple ways to instantly improve your marriage.

I stepped on a scale in the doctor's office last week, and I assumed their...

November 2014

November 17, 2014

3 choices that can heal a broken relationship.

I was sitting down with a friend recently, and he was talking through some current...

November 13, 2014

3 Things to Do When You’re Mad at Your Spouse

If you've been married longer than one day, chances are you've been mad at your...

November 13, 2014

3 things to do when you’re mad at your spouse.

If you've been married longer than one day, chances are you've been mad at your...

October 2014

October 29, 2014

4 ways to spend more quality time with your family

Life is busy. I get it. Time is in short supply. If you're like me,...

October 22, 2014

Six Keys to Better Sex

Stop doing #6!

October 22, 2014

Six Keys to Better Sex.

Watch a free video preview of our new series "Best Sex Life Now" by clicking here. This...

September 2014

September 17, 2014

7 Questions to ask before you say, “I do.”

This past weekend I had the privilege of officiating a wedding ceremony for a beautiful...

September 17, 2014

7 Questions to ask before you say, "I do."

If you're preparing for marriage, check our new ebook for engaged couples. Don't just prepare for a...

September 16, 2014

The Marriage Bill of Rights

We live in a world of entitlement where we are taught to protect our own...

September 10, 2014

5 Ways to Build an Affair-Proof Marriage

I recently sat down in my office with a young couple and almost instantly, tears...

September 02, 2014

4 keys to forgiveness, healing and rebuilding trust.

It has been said that, "Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and then hoping...