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  • Communication,  Conflict,  Decision to Love,  Differences,  Perseverance,  Romance,  Time

    Annual Marriage Tune-Up

    August 23, 2020 / No Comments

    A number of years ago, some friends of ours told us about a little trick they use to keep their marriage healthy, strong, and vibrant. Every year, they pledge to attend some kind of marriage enrichment event together. According to our friends, this does not mean weekend getaways to the beach, skiing, or going to a bed and breakfast together.

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    Paul and Stephanie

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    8 Ideas to Help Settle Disagreements in Marriage

    October 19, 2020

    We Are More Than a Single Story

    December 12, 2022

    Who Wants More Sex?

    July 25, 2022
  • Communication,  Decision to Love,  Making Decisions

    Dream a Little Dream With Me

    August 3, 2020 / 2 Comments

      “You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”    Dr. Seuss  July 20, 2020. John: What seemed like an ordinary Monday was anything but, all because of the vows we made to each other exactly 29 years prior. As Julie’s brother called to wish us a happy anniversary, he congratulated us and commented that we were “living the dream.” You know what? He was right.

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    John and Julie

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    A Love That Surprises and Remembers

    February 10, 2020

    Hurtful Attitudes in Marriage

    May 28, 2019
    Vulnerability

    Finding Joy Through Vulnerability

    August 28, 2023
  • Communication,  Decision to Love,  Differences,  Romance,  Sex

    8 Misunderstandings That Are Hurting Your Sex Life

    July 19, 2020 / No Comments

    Why are we writing about sex again?  Sex in marriage is more important than most people think.  It’s mysterious. There are a lot of “layers” and complexities to this whole topic…. read on…

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    Ken and Janine

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    Why Go It Alone

    April 3, 2023

    What Language are You Speaking?

    September 24, 2018

    My Tip Troll

    May 30, 2022
  • Communication,  Conflict,  Differences,  Perseverance

    How to FIX Your Spouse

    July 12, 2020 / No Comments

    Photo by Alex Jumper Does your spouse do anything that absolutely drives you nuts? Would you like to know how to “fix” them once and for all? Read on.

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    Paul and Stephanie

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    4 Ways to Keep the Sexual Pilot Light Lit

    March 21, 2022

    Not All Habits Are Bad

    April 10, 2022

    Marriage Magic

    December 16, 2019
  • Decision to Love,  Perseverance

    Going to Bat for Your Spouse

    June 22, 2020 / No Comments

    “There’s a bat in the house!” John: Sometimes life presents unexpected opportunities for closeness.  A few Sundays ago, a bat suddenly appeared, swooping and darting around the family room before settling into a hanging position above the fireplace.

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    John and Julie

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    Radical non-Parenting

    November 9, 2020

    Ahh, Leap Year, 366 Days to Love Your Lover

    February 11, 2024

    Verbal Judo – Harmonizing Your Tone of Voice

    September 14, 2025
  • Communication,  Decision to Love,  Relatives

    Reaching Out – Together

    April 20, 2020 / No Comments

    JULIE: During this bizarre time when we are all quarantined, I need reassurance that our friends and family members are safe and in a good place mentally. This is especially true of our young adult kids who are not only dealing with social isolation, but also unemployment. I also worry about our parents and siblings, especially my dad as he lives alone.

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    John and Julie

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    Time-out!

    January 19, 2026
    Common marriage mistakes

    Top 10 Tips to Ruin Your Marriage 

    March 23, 2026

    Relationship Resolutions

    December 31, 2018
  • Children,  Communication,  Decision to Love,  Perseverance,  Time

    Keeping Your Marriage Sane While Quarantined

    March 30, 2020 / No Comments

    Jen: Being quarantined and trying to limit your exposure to others is one thing and having kids at home adds another dimension. So many parents are trying to make a living and unexpectedly take care of their kids at home at the same time. No matter what your situation is, being quarantined at home can add stresses on your couple relationship that you haven’t experienced before.

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    Nick and Jen

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    5 Reasons You Need a Getaway Without Kids

    September 12, 2021

    Leave & Cleave

    October 8, 2018

    Fair is Not Necessarily Equal

    December 13, 2021
  • Communication,  Perseverance,  Stress,  Time

    Marriage Under Quarantine

    March 23, 2020 / 2 Comments

    This week we created a fun video to get you re-focused on your relationship while locked in quarantine together. Click on video below! Leave a comment on the creative ways you’re growing your relationship during the coronavirus outbreak!

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    Ken and Janine

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    Arguing Couple

    “Just Let Me do That!”

    August 8, 2021

    We’re Not Perfect and That’s Normal

    May 18, 2020

    5 Lessons for a Howl of a Good Time

    June 14, 2021
  • Communication,  Conflict,  Decision to Love,  Time

    Love’s Sweet Spot

    March 9, 2020 / No Comments

    Photo Credit: Jose Mizrahi on Unsplash Many of you are familiar with theYin-Yang symbol or the phrase “opposites attract.”  You know, the eternal optimist vs. the pessimist, the spontaneous adventurer vs. the live by the calendar person.  Let’s call them complementary, not opposite.  Think:  You are the peanut butter to my jelly or the music to my dancing shoes.

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    Tom and Mary Frances

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    In Sickness and In Health

    August 15, 2022
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    Sex — Naughty or Nice?

    June 27, 2021
    Body language

    Body Language

    November 13, 2023
  • Communication,  Conflict,  Decision to Love,  Differences,  Perseverance

    What Happened to the Person I Married?

    January 20, 2020 / No Comments

    After starting out so in love with my spouse, how is it that I sometimes find him/her so annoying and hard to live with?  What happened to the person I married?

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    Ken and Janine

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    The Empty Nest Repopulated – 4 Ways to make it Great!

    October 26, 2020

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    Getting Teens to Talk

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