The only way love can last a lifetime is if it’s unconditional. The truth is this: love is not determined by the one being loved but rather by the one choosing to love. – Stephen Kendrick About 42% of first marriages end in divorce when married for an...
Responsible: Having good judgment and the ability to act correctly and make decisions on your own. So what does “responsible” mean in marriage? It should include being responsible for my role in the marriage, my energy in the marriage and my leadership in...
Great Marriages Focus More on their Relationship There are no accidental “great marriages”. They don’t happen because you “wait for the right person”, “are compatible” or “stay in love”. Instead Great Marriages...
Over the next weeks,I want to offer you NINE MARKS of a GREAT MARRIAGE. So what does a GREAT MARRIAGE look like? I’ve put to together nine characteristics that stand out to me when I see couples who have truly GREAT MARRIAGES. You won’t necessarily...
One of the common situations in marriage is when we reach a point of boredom with each other. The causes can be complicated. Maybe it is because we are too busy, overwhelmed, feeding some addictive behavior or just worn down by life. Regardless, we don’t feel...
In marriage, believing a lie can lead to some very crazy thoughts. One that I had about my spouse, was this. “Lou Ann is my Enemy” I kept having this thought despite knowing we are on the same team and that she wants the best for me. I realized this...
