I want to tell you a secret that has helped me have a loving marriage for more than 24 years. The secret involves remembering how wonderful and precious my wife is to me. On our wedding day, the celebrant compared our marriage to a tapestry that we would weave every day. How does my secret […]
Everyone has different tastes and there are numerous options available; but some people still have trouble finding a ring to their liking. If you are one of those people, consider the option to design your own engagement ring. There are many rings you may like but the stone doesn’t meet your expectations. Being able to […]
When people get married, they believe that their love will last forever. They are filled with love and trust for the person that they are committing to and believe that there is nothing in the world that could tear them apart. Unfortunately, in our society today, people rarely stay married and faithful. They become disillusioned […]
After marrying young and sticking it out for seven years through the birth of two children and the making of more than 25 movies, will Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe give up on their marriage now?
From what I know about people born on March 22 (Reese) and September 10 (Ryan), it’s amazing that their marriage […]
Many of us have planned our lives very carefully to avoid being alone. We may not see our motivation that clearly but we can sure look back and see a long string of relationships of one kind and another. That ought to tell us something. We like company…someone to use as a mirror. It’s possible […]
Is marriage becoming an outdated concept in a world of Hollywood-style divorces and disposable spouses? With celebrities filing for divorce almost every other day, and the awful stats on marriage and divorce, it’s a wonder that people bother getting hitched in the first place.
But, I think the real reason divorce is hitting an all time […]
Many couples need guidance in identifying the specific problems they can tackle in improving their marriages or relationships.
You might feel that “something is wrong” or something hurts or doesn’t feel right, but you can’t exactly put your finger on it.
It can frequently be helpful to have something like a “danger signs” chart (like used in […]
My husband was as a Pirate for Halloween once. It was some of the best sex we’ve ever had.
One of the main reasons sex is so exciting in the beginning of any relationship is because your partner is a new experience for you. Humans not only enjoy, but seek out new experiences all the time. […]
Great Relationships are a step beyond “good relationships” because the “ordinary myths” about relationships need to be broken to get to that “extraordinary” level of “Greatness.” If you are OK with ho-hum relationships, that’s fine. Go for it.
But if you want something really powerful and deep, you’ve got to go beyond the “ordinary.”
You’ve […]
One thing I want you to totally get out of your mind right now is the idea that at the deep psychological level that there are any absolutes about “what women want” or “what men want.”
I tell you, I’ve seen absolutely every variation on this old saw in the so called “literature” of my field, […]
