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March 2013

March 08, 2013

Arguing in Front of Kids–A Clarification

Elizabeth Scalia linked my comments about arguing in front of children with a very insightful...

March 07, 2013

Why “Don’t argue in front of the kids” Isn’t Enough.

I've had a few conversations with couples this week who were--justifiably--upset that they were fighting in front...

March 07, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip of the Day: Thurs 3/7–Share a Laugh!

Life can get a bit tiresome. The busy-ness and responsibility can wear anyone out. Today,...

March 07, 2013

Coming Thurs 3/7 on More2Life– Getting Unstuck

COMING THURS: Getting Unstuck-- Whether you're struggling with your lenten resolutions or feeling frustrated with ...

March 06, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip–Wed 3/6: Be a Little Heroic

Chances are, your spouse has asked you to do something for him or her that...

March 06, 2013

When NFP is Too Hard–Sexual Frustration and the Catholic Couple

Over at CatholicVote, Tom Hoopes posted a very funny and, frankly, brave piece about the...

March 05, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip: Tues 3/5–Make Plans to Share a New Experience

Studies on marital satisfaction show that couples feel closer when they make a habit of...

March 04, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip of the Day–Monday, 3/4: Celebrate Your Victories.

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip of the Day--Monday, 3/4: Celebrate your Victories. Marriage...

March 01, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip–Fri 3/1: Share Your Love Story

Our stories make us who we are. They tell us where we've been and give...

March 01, 2013

Would You Like to Experience True Love?

I'm pleased to announce the release of my newest book, How to Find True Love. ...

February 2013

February 28, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage, Thurs 2/28: Forgive Your Spouse’s Quirks.

40 Days to a Better Marriages Tip of the Day Thurs 2/28--Forgive Your Spouse's Imperfections--Chances...

February 27, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage–Wed 2/27: Celebrate Your Spouse.

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip--Wed 2/27: Celebrate Your Spouse. Sometimes we need to...

February 26, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip–Tues 2/26: Manage Your Transitions

Managing transitions are an important way to prevent stress from negatively affecting relationships. Without good transitions,...

February 25, 2013

40 Days to A Better Marriage Tip–Monday 2/25 Prioritize Your Marriage TODAY!

Is a good marriage a value or an ideal for you? (h/t Retrouvaille's Frank and Julie...

February 22, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip–Fri 2/22: That Extra, Thoughtful Thing…

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip-- Fri 2/22: That Extra, Thoughtful Thing--What is that...

February 22, 2013

Kids’ Needs Don’t Matter in “New Conversation” on Marriage

(Why can infertile couples marry but homosexual couples can't? Because infertility doesn’t redefine the natural...

February 22, 2013

COMING FRI: The Tyranny of the Shoulds--The Theology of the Body reminds us that there...

February 22, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage–Thurs 2/21: Imagine Your Future Together

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip– Thurs 2/21: Hopes and Dreams-- Today, carve out...

February 21, 2013

Gay Marriage: Getting the Conversation Right

The discussion about gay marriage is a terrifically sensitive topic and for the faithful Catholic,...

February 21, 2013

Thurs on More2Life Radio–The Connected Couple

COMING THURS on More2Life Radio: THE CONNECTED COUPLE--Couples often disagree on what it really means...

February 21, 2013

The Emotionally Distant Marriage–Can Catholics Accept It?

New research shows that a "happy marriage" depends less on whether a couple is actually...

February 20, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip–Wed 2/20

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip– Wed 2 The Kinesthetic Lovestyle–Let your mate know you...

February 19, 2013

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip–TUES 2/19

40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip-- Tues 2 The Auditory Lovestyle--Let your mate know...

February 18, 2013

40 Days for a Better Marriage Challenge–Mon 2/18

40 Days to a Better Marriage: Monday 2/18--The Visual Lovestyle: Your Mate knows you love...

February 18, 2013

Marriage… Good for What Ails You?

"It is not good for man to be alone" (Gen 2:18). We often think of...