“The unexamined life is not worth living.” Socrates This is one of my favorite quotes, and I think of it this time of year because people are reflecting on their lives and making adjustments in order to make the most of the New Year. But, as you enter a new year, are you examining your […]
Holiday Gift Ideas to Boost Your Marriage
Do you want to give a gift to your spouse this Christmas that will last? Why not give a gift to your marriage. Here are some gift ideas for investing in your most important and intimate relationship, some of the best resources we have seen for couples: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by […]
Seven Tips for Accepting My Spouse Unconditionally, Irritating Parts and All
We all want to be loved unconditionally and accepted for who we are. So, it makes sense that you would want to love and accept your spouse, too, in order to truly love well. But, what do you do about those parts of your spouse that are annoying or disappointing, the parts you honestly wish […]
Practical Things I Should Know Before I Say, “I Do”
Maybe you have heard the quote from Benjamin Franklin, “Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half shut afterwards.” The best time to prepare for a good marriage is clearly before you are married. But, human nature tends to minimize the weaknesses in a person when falling in love, and over-emphasize the strengths. So, when […]

