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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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    We’re Not Perfect and That’s Normal

    May 18, 2020

    Ready for a Marriage Check-up?

    February 16, 2026

    How We Saved Our Failing Marriage

    September 9, 2019
  • 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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    Total Eclipse of the Heart

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    May 6, 2024
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    Love Letters

    November 1, 2021
  • 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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    Dream a Little Dream With Me

    August 3, 2020

    Marriage Magic

    December 16, 2019
    Common marriage mistakes

    Top 10 Tips to Ruin Your Marriage 

    March 23, 2026
  • 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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    Tip of the Iceberg

    October 2, 2023

    Getting Teens to Talk

    February 2, 2020

    Marriage is a Minefield

    May 22, 2022
  • 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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    Our “One of a Kind” Marriage

    January 31, 2022

    Does He Buy You Avocados

    June 19, 2023

    Opposites Attract?

    October 17, 2018
  • 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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    Ready for a Marriage Check-up?

    February 16, 2026

    Getting Teens to Talk

    February 2, 2020

    Marriage ScoreCard

    April 8, 2019
  • 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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    Ugh, Mom and Dad, no PDA!

    September 23, 2019

    5 Reasons You Need a Getaway Without Kids

    September 12, 2021

    Moving – Marriage Tester or Marriage Bester

    September 11, 2018
  • 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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    The 7 Best Things We’ve Done for Our Marriage

    June 3, 2019

    TGIF!

    April 4, 2018

    Who Wants More Sex?

    July 25, 2022
  • 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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    Our Ketchup Story

    September 2, 2019

    The 7 Best Things We’ve Done for Our Marriage

    June 3, 2019

    Letters to Joy

    October 4, 2021
  • 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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    February 7, 2022
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    What’s Your Spouse’s Love Language? 

    June 22, 2026

    When In Doubt, Just Get Naked

    April 21, 2024
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