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5 Common Mistakes Men Make in Marriage

We all make mistakes.  That’s a given.  Here are 5 of the biggest mistakes men make in marriage.  First, they don’t think of the needs of their spouse.  So, when you schedule a date night with your wife, plan ahead.  Don’t wait until you are ready to walk out the door and say “what do you feel like doing?”  Second, they don’t listen. Don’t assume you know what she is going to say.  Just listen. Third, they try to...
Nov 04, 2013 / Husbands

How to Fall Back in Love with Your Spouse

Tonight’s trick-or-treating and Fall Festivals will be all about the kids—from silly costumes and practical jokes to bags stuffed full of candy.  So, once the last bit of candy is eaten and the kids taken care of, make tomorrow all about you and your spouse. Surprise them with a Fall date!  Take a drive through the countryside and admire the changing colors of the leaves.  Grab dinner and something hot to drink,...
Oct 31, 2013 / Dating Your Spouse

Why Teamwork in Marriage Matters

The moment you said your vows, you promised everything to your spouse…your love, your time, your forgiveness…and your money.  Rachel Cruze, daughter of Dave Ramsey, has written a guest post on my blog about the importance of teamwork in your marriage when dealing with money.  She recommends making a family budget together.  This should be a budget that you and your spouse discuss and then ultimately agree to stick...
Oct 28, 2013 / General

Your Spouse is Not the Enemy

Well, your spouse is not the enemy. But sometimes husbands and wives can find themselves keeping a marital scorecard. They keep track of who spends more, disciplines more, does the dishes more, cleans more, mows more, and works more. If couples aren’t careful, they can become bitter and resent the other for not helping enough or for having more fun. So, if you find yourself keeping score, what should you do? Start...
Oct 24, 2013 / General

3 Things 12 Years of Marriage Taught Me (New Post)

Speaker and author Jon Acuff jokingly claims that he wishes he could have saved his honeymoon for 3 years into his marriage.  Jon explains how you barely know your wife at the start of marriage. So, you should hold off on the honeymoon until you’ve figured each other out a little better and know each other a little deeper.  After 12 years of marriage, Jon says he’s learned 3 important things.  First, your wife...
Oct 21, 2013 / General

The Keys for a Successful Marriage

If you have a safe deposit box at a bank, you know that you need two keys to open it to get to your valuables inside.  The bank holds one key and you hold the other.  In the same way, in a marriage, a husband and a wife each hold a key to a good relationship.  Both need to come together, work together, struggle together, and dream together to unlock the priceless treasures of a happy marriage.  When you do these...
Oct 09, 2013 / General

Reboot Your Marriage

I was having some problems with my TV. The cable technician told me I just needed to reboot the box to clear the line.  Guess what? It worked!  Well, if you’ve been married for any length of time, you’ve probably been hurt by your spouse. If hurts aren’t dealt with and truly forgiven, bitterness can harden your heart to the point where you just don’t like your mate anymore.  Past hurts and disappointments tend to...
Oct 03, 2013 / Saving Your Marriage

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