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June 2013

18: Make your marriage a priority and your kids benefit (0)
16: Simple Marriage in Action: John (0)
11: Don’t bother trying to rekindle your marriage (6)
10: Lighter Side: Skyping Your Spouse (1)
06: The Hidden Power In Your Marriage (5)
05: Rational logic vs. emotional logic (0)
02: How much money makes you happy? (0)

May 2013

30: Peaceful Simplicity (0)
29: Happy Anniversary (0)
27: Simplify Your Beauty Routine (0)
24: Lighter Side: Gone Too Far (0)
22: The Practical Joke Date (0)
20: Lighter Side: Be More Adventurous (0)
17: 35 things you probably don’t know about me (24)
15: The Intentional Married Life (0)
13: What’s my next step? (0)
10: Lighter Side: Daydreaming (1)
07: How does your view get in the way? (0)
06: 5 Ways to Show Your Husband More Affection (2)
02: Create More Intimacy In Your Marriage (0)
01: Too Busy For Marriage? (0)

April 2013

29: 7 Benefits to a Road Trip Date (4)
26: Lighter Side: More Activity (1)
24: What do I do when I’ve been virtually betrayed? (0)
22: Spring Cleaning…Your Pajama Drawer (0)
19: Lighter Side: The Love Text (0)
16: Travel the world with (or without) kids. (6)
14: The resent-repeat syndrome (0)
12: Lighter Side: Drive In Movie (0)
10: How to better handle rejection anxiety (0)
08: It Doesn’t Take Two (0)
05: Lighter Side: Clearly Communicating? (0)
02: When He Doesn’t Want Sex (7)

March 2013

31: The Most Important Message in the World (0)
29: Lighter Side: Too Competitive (0)
27: Break free from monotony (4)
25: The paradox of intimate relationships (19)
22: Lighter Side: Being Spontaneous (0)
19: Orbiters in crisis … and sex (0)
18: 20 Ways to Start a Romantic Spring (5)
14: Lighter Side: Miss Right (2)
11: Ultimatums in Marriage (4)
08: Lighter Side: Sneaking Around (1)
06: 5 Ways to Update Your Mom-iform (10)
04: Secrets of Marriage (27)

February 2013

28: Overwhelmed by the Tough Times in Married Life? This May Help (2)
27: You’re in the right relationship (14)
26: The Playground of Relationships (6)
24: How to Go On a Date … Alone (7)
22: Lighter Side: The Sappy Couple (2)
20: A Common Battle (2)
18: How seriously do you take your marriage? (11)
15: Valentine’s Week of Giveaways: Everything From Simple Marriage (94)
14: Valentine’s Week of Giveaways: iPad Mini (224)
13: Valentine’s Week of Giveaways: 12×24 Classy Impression (71)
12: Valentine’s Week of Giveaways: Food and Clothing (73)
11: Valentine’s Week of Giveaways: A Private Affair Game (122)
10: Valentine’s Week of Giveaways (0)
07: Parenting with Positive Guidance (2)
05: 8 Great Apps for Married Couples (8)
04: Marriage Ebook Bundle Sale (0)

January 2013

31: Stages of Married Sex (12)
30: 6 Key Benefits of a Day Date (4)
28: Lead, Follow, Love and Cherish (4)
25: Lighter Side: Proposal (0)
24: Simple Marriage Is 5 Today! (4)
21: How Bad Sex Can Improve Your Marriage (21)
17: Don’t Tip-Toe (8)
15: Enoughness (14)
13: Lighter Side: Doing Nothing (1)
10: How do you initiate sex? (19)
08: Unlock Your Sexual Potential (28)
06: How desire differences help create a better marriage (21)
04: Lighter Side: Uncommon Vows (1)
01: Time spent _____ is not a waste (10)

December 2012

23: Merry Christmas (4)
21: Lighter Side: Such A Romantic (2)
18: Is Romance During the Holidays Even Possible? (10)
17: Today We’re Quiet (0)
13: Where Are We Going in Our Marriage? (6)
10: An Alternative To Combat Distraction, Routine And Busyness (11)
06: Lighter Side: Spending Time Together (1)
04: Giveaway: An iPad Mini (369)
03: How To Talk To Your Kids About Sex (1)

November 2012

27: 5 Mindsets to Embrace for the Holidays (4)
25: Lighter Side: Chick Flick And Masculinity (0)
21: Happy Thanksgiving (0)
19: How to Be Romantic without Cards, Flowers, or Chocolates (3)
15: The Awakening (17)
14: A Great Question (4)
12: Baby Makes Three? (0)
07: Confessions From The Erotically Challenged (5)
04: Lighter Side: Cheap/Romantic Date Transportation (2)
01: Spouse treat you badly at times? (1)

October 2012

30: Help, My Spouse Likes _____ And I Don’t (8)
25: Lighter Side: The pre-selfish phase (2)
23: Focus on the Positive with a Kindness Jar (5)
21: The 1% Experience (13)
17: Wow Your Spouse with a Physical Date (9)
14: Me vs. We (21)
12: Favorite quotes (8)
10: Why Traditional Counseling Doesn’t Always Work … And What You Can Do Instead (2)
08: 10 Tips for Unifying Your Family (4)
05: Ask the readers: Marriage is … (23)
03: Listening to be present (2)

September 2012

27: Lighter Side: True feelings (0)
25: Something worth fighting for (8)
23: How to Turn Your Master Bedroom into a Sanctuary (3)
20: Can men and women be just friends? (0)
18: 19 Daily Ways to be Mindful of Your Spouse (8)
16: Lighter Side: He Finally Listens To Me (0)
12: Ask the readers: Can men and women be friends (33)
10: The Gift of Chastity in Marriage (5)
06: Three ways to handle an unhappy marriage (10)
04: Ask the readers: Simple marriage habits (18)
02: Lighter Side: Important Reminders (3)

August 2012

30: Passionate living to a passionate marriage (4)
28: Your Ideal Blended Family: How to Stay Realistic (2)
26: Want to improve your marriage? Try eating slower (2)
21: A Loving Marriage Needs Loving Words (6)
19: Lighter Side: Trouble expressing yourself (0)
16: Powerful Partner Prayer (10)
13: 8 Simple Reasons to Move the TV Out of the Bedroom (23)
08: What’s the Point of a Relationship? (13)
05: Lighter Side: Being together (1)
01: Being bored isn’t boring (8)

July 2012

29: Are you too busy? (10)
26: Lighter Side: Slow Dancing (0)
22: 10 Communication Tips for Blended Families (0)
18: How to Recreate Your First Date (4)
15: 4 ways to find more time for marriage with kids in the way (17)
11: Playtime (8)
09: Home Improvement Project (5)
05: Help, my wife says I’m boring (4)
03: Lighter Side: Don’t take this personally (4)
01: New Resource: Getting Busy (0)

June 2012

28: Costs for a date (0)
27: Advice for New Step Moms (7)
25: Lighter Side: TV vs Communication (0)
20: Remember to Touch (6)
18: Being 100% present (7)
14: Just Breathe (2)
12: Making the Most of Moving Together (5)
08: Blow things up this summer (0)
05: Lighter Side: Not afraid to show emotion (0)

May 2012

31: Give Kids The World (3)
30: The 90 Minute Date (8)
25: Sex tips for the shy wife and nice guy (1)
23: Beware of marital drift (5)
21: An update on the shifts (8)
20: Lighter Side: Chick flicks (0)
16: I’m needing your help (79)
14: 4 Important Characteristics About Love (10)
10: So, what’s around the corner? (2)
08: Getting personal … Time for a shift (24)
07: Growing in your current relationship (1)
03: Lighter Side: Take it to the next level (2)

April 2012

29: 5 Questions to Ask when Your Blended Family is in Crisis (6)
26: Lighter Side: Too Close? (1)
25: New free marriage course – Sexual desire differences (0)
23: Tips for Marriage-Friendly Time Choices (3)
22: Expecting Sex Because You’re Married (1)
19: The You Complete Me Principle (7)
17: Kids vs. Date Night (9)
16: 2nd Annual Simplify Your Family Life Sale (0)
11: Lighter Side: Modern Marriage Proposal (1)
09: 14 ways to ruin sex … guaranteed (37)
06: Leading and Following in Sex and Marriage (0)
02: 12 Characteristics of a Well Functioning Family (4)

March 2012

30: The un-arouseable spouse (2)
28: Lighter Side: Compliments (2)
26: 13 Sources of Inspiration When Life has You Down (2)
23: Spice up the routine of sex (1)
20: The Gratitude List (22)
19: Marriage is easy (6)
16: Gender roles (1)
13: Renewing Our Marital Friendship (6)
11: A Huge Marriage Killer (15)
09: Make love all the time, or de-compartmentalizing sex (1)
08: Lighter Side: Add Some Excitement (2)
06: The Art of Gift Giving (7)
04: Marriage expectations (20)
02: Great in the bedroom but bad outside (2)

February 2012

28: 3 Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage in a Blended Family (2)
26: Marriage help every other day (0)
24: Marriage help gone bad (2)
23: Lighter Side: Busy Schedule (3)
21: Why Vacations Make the Best Dates (6)
16: Having Tenderhearted Talks (8)
14: Oral sex: By him, for her (27)
12: Valentine’s Giveaway: Kindle and Chocolate (368)
09: Lighter Side: Formal Attire (1)
07: A Simple Marriage and Buck Naked Marriage Debut on Amazon (0)
05: How to have great sex when you’re not in the mood (20)
02: Lighter Side: Heart On Your Sleeve (1)

January 2012

31: Sexy Marriage Moves (0)
27: What if things blew up and became dramatically better? (0)
24: Is Your Marriage Too Close? (15)
22: 6 Tips for Step Parents in a Dominant Parenting Role (18)
17: The Power of the Candid Compliment (12)
12: Lighter Side: More Communication (0)
10: How to commit to the end (19)
09: 10 Guidelines for Couple Decisions (13)
05: Lighter Side: Time Together (0)
02: How to live a great story (13)

December 2011

15: Lighter Side: Sports Vs. Spouse (0)
13: Marriage Spark: Passionate Sex (1)
12: A Simple Acronym for a Better Marriage (7)
09: Lighter Side: Holiday Romance (1)
08: Forgiveness is a Gift for the Giver and the Receiver (8)
06: Know Your Spouse’s Preferences (2)
04: Make a Holiday Connection (2)
02: Lighter Side: My Knight (0)
01: Save Your Family Stories NOW (12)

November 2011

30: Sexy Marriage Radio: Increase your sexual energy series (2)
27: His and Her Christmas Giveaway (276)
22: Happy Thanksgiving (0)
20: Simple Ways to Increase Your Joy as a Step Mom (7)
17: Lighter Side: Virtual Date (2)
15: Simple Ways To Build Strong Parent/Child Relationships (8)
13: 5 Benefits Of Exercise For A Healthy Marriage (2)
10: Lighter Side: Sending Flowers (3)
08: Should you have the goal of “I just want to be happy?” (6)
06: The Benefits of a Fun Date Bag (16)
03: Lighter Side: Feelings (2)
02: How to be more attracted to your spouse (0)

October 2011

31: Emergency! Is Your Money (and Your Marriage) Ready? (13)
27: Lighter Side: Saving Money (1)
26: 5 Good Reasons Couples Should Cook Together (17)
23: I just want to be happy (12)
20: Lighter Side: A Romantic Cruise (2)
17: Meeting a Mate’s Needs (4)
16: 14 Ways to ruin sex (4)
13: Lighter Side: A Romantic Evening (0)
11: Announcing… Sexy Marriage Radio (1)
09: The Importance of Being Playful Partners (14)
06: Lighter Side: Marriage Coach (1)
05: Marriage Sparks (0)
03: 33 Ways for Fun with Grandchildren (6)

September 2011

29: Lighter Side: Trouble Communicating? (1)
27: We have trouble communicating (9)
26: How to Handle Discipline in a Blended Family (8)
21: Don’t analyze your wife (23)
19: 7 Steps to Stop Nagging (10)
15: 7 Secrets to Fitting in Fitness for Busy Couples (9)
13: Seeking More Romance? Help Mom with the Kids (13)
11: The Crazy Life, As We Know It (7)
08: From a nice guy to a man of his word (20)
06: Let’s Talk About (Money), Baby! (12)

August 2011

31: 6 tips for self-soothing in marriage (16)
30: Is it Time For a Parental Reset? (0)
28: Are you a nice guy? (33)
24: How to unlock your sexual potential (3)
22: Melt Your Honey’s Heart with Character Appreciation (8)
14: Start treating your spouse like a dog (20)
10: Never Too Old to Learn (2)
07: Heads up, compromising in your marriage may ruin things (19)
03: I want you to want me (8)
01: One Thing I Wish I had Known About Becoming a Blended Family (14)

July 2011

25: 7 Tips for Making Time for You (4)
20: How to view sexual desire differences (36)
18: The importance of dreaming together (23)
14: Engagement Anxiety: The Last Taboo (47)
12: Plan Your Meals and Feed Your Family in a Whole New Way (12)
10: 6 Benefits of Eating Dinner Together at the Table (8)
05: 8 Tips to Getting Your Kids To Listen Without Being a Jerk (7)

June 2011

30: Expectations equal unhappiness (20)
28: 24 Keys to Remaining Friends With Your Spouse (19)
26: K.I.S.S. – The art of non-sexual touch (13)
22: Honestly, how honest are you? (15)
20: What Kind of Frame is Your Relationship in? (5)
17: 6 ways to self soothe your way to a better marriage (4)
13: Values Over Valuables (2)
10: How to go from good to great in marriage (7)
08: Sexy Summit Teleseminar Series (0)
06: How I Became a Self-Employed Step Mom (7)
02: 2 words for a better marriage (24)

May 2011

31: 5 Steps to Maximize Summer (3)
29: Now Enrolling … He Said, She Said (2)
26: Ahem, let’s talk about the M word (9)
24: Ignite Your Romance with Old Fashioned Values (16)
22: What’s wrong and how do I fix it? (4)
18: K.I.S.S. – The 10 second kiss (13)
16: Why Is Sex So Important to You? (15)
12: Married lifestyle design (5)
10: 3 Reasons Dads Quit (And What to Do About It) (13)
04: A thought on intimacy … (6)
03: Getting Married? Becoming Parents? Going Through Transitions (4)
02: Live from a deep place (7)

April 2011

28: Marriage retreats, getaways, and enrichment (29)
26: Bucket Lists for Your Family (15)
25: Heads up husbands … 5 ways to ignite your wife’s passions (13)
21: Living according to what you hold dear (6)
19: Are you a cool parent? (15)
17: What’s Your Baggage? (16)
13: What’s your sexual potential? Or moving beyond sex as leftovers. (15)
11: Step Moms: Respect Must Be Demanded (But Not By You) (18)
10: 3 Reasons to Beware of Porn (107)
08: The Ultimate Family Bootcamp (2)
06: Where are you when it comes to marital drift? (12)
05: Winning the Chore War (12)
03: The Art of Healthy Selfishness (6)

March 2011

29: The Best Way to Date Your Spouse (11)
27: 5 Ways to Know It’s Time to Quit Your Job (14)
25: Can you really be selfish? (15)
21: Huge Simplify Your Family Life Sale (0)
16: Ask the Readers: Uncertainty vs. Unhappiness (24)
14: Paying Kids for Chores? (27)
10: 3-21-11 (1)
08: 5 Reasons for Creating Your Own Wedding Vows (7)
06: What do you fear most in your marriage? (10)
03: The Three-Way Marriage: A Manifesto For Christian Lovers (27)
01: Getting to Know You … Still (11)

February 2011

24: Simple Marriage Radio: Man vs Debt (4)
22: Ethical Wills – Love Letters to Your Family (8)
20: Dos and Don’ts of Parenting Tweens (10)
18: Valentine’s Week of Giveaways: Wi-Fi Kindle (416)
17: Valentine’s Week of Giveaways: 5 Simple Things (108)
16: Valentine’s Week of Giveaways: E-Mealz (92)
15: Valentine’s Week of Giveaways: Romantic Marriages (86)
14: Valentine’s Week of Giveaways: A Private Affair (171)
10: A sure fire way to improve marriage … play (13)
08: New Beginnings and Second Chances (12)
06: Can you be too close to your spouse? (10)
02: Should your spouse be your best friend? (64)
01: 10 Tips to Living a Mindful Marriage (20)

January 2011

30: 30 Ways to be Intimate With Your Wife (53)
25: Is a Gym Membership a Good Investment in Your Marriage? (17)
23: Trust … from Buck Naked Marriage (13)
20: 5 Passionate Truths About You (5)
18: The Art and Importance of Story Time with Dad (11)
16: Why I love being married (21)
13: 100 Thing Challenge: An Interview With Dave Bruno (2)
11: Are You Ready for Marriage? Simple Tool #1: Humor (9)
10: New additions to the Simple Marriage Team (3)
04: Resolutions for Romance (2)
02: Start stupid small in 2011 (17)

December 2010

23: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year (3)
22: Why ‘Dinner and a Movie’ Is a Bad Idea for Date Night (10)
19: Something’s gotta give (3)
16: Men and Women and a string of Christmas Lights (19)
14: 5 Surprising Ways to Improve Your Marriage in 2011 (25)
12: A winner and looking for more columnists (6)
09: 5 Steps To A Genuine Apology (11)
07: The Mortar of the Family (6)
05: His & Her Christmas Giveaway (240)
02: Top 10 Marriage Blogs 2010, Vote Now (0)
01: Focus on the how not the what (10)

November 2010

29: 5 Powerful Ways to Share an Experience This Holiday Season (14)
22: Thanksgiving Fun – 6 Ways to Stimulate Family Stories at Holiday Gatherings (8)
19: What this week’s reporting in the media didn’t tell you about marriage (5)
17: A brief look at Simple Marriage’s resources (0)
08: Buck Naked Marriage: My new book on the essentials of marriage (5)
07: Holiday Tips for Divorced Parents to Avoid Holiday Headaches (9)
04: The importance of laughter in marriage (12)
03: Help me name my eBook winners (0)
01: Am I an old-fashioned mom? (20)

October 2010

27: Forgiveness in relationships (1)
25: Saying No to Build the Lifestyle You Desire (10)
21: 11-9-2010 (3)
20: How Will Your Grandchildren Remember You? (6)
14: Sleep your way to a better marriage (9)
12: Pick Your Battles (7)
11: How to have an affair … with your spouse (9)
06: Busy? Try Gratitude Training. (8)
05: 12 Cozy Date Ideas for Fall (17)
03: 5 Ways to Encourage Healthy Habits in Your Spouse (10)

September 2010

28: A Simple Marriage Manifesto (108)
27: Enhancing Family Unity (7)
23: What a great dog can teach you (17)
22: The Secret to Comforting Your Spouse (14)
20: Passion, Hard Work and Good Intentions Aren’t Enough (13)
14: You Cannot Not Communicate (17)
13: 5 Keys To Building Family Memories (6)
08: The Difference: Entitlement vs. Exposure (16)
07: Label Their Clothes Not Their Souls (11)
02: 7 Deadly Sins of Relationships (17)

August 2010

30: Secrets to Staying Married in a Blended Family (7)
27: Preparing Hearts for Remarriage (4)
25: Redefining Fidelity (37)
24: Budget Stretching Secrets from a Frugalista Mom (10)
22: Forget everything you’ve read about marriage… and look at things differently (5)
19: Hey Fellas: It’s just window shopping, right? (43)
16: Find A Passion That Matches Your Job (and Marriage) (26)
12: New Free Marriage Course – Simplicity (0)
11: 8 Proven Ways To Create Great Dates (4)
09: 5 Ways to Survive a Family or Class Reunion (6)
04: What Everybody Ought To Know About Submission (22)
03: Can kids have a bummer summer? (10)
01: Help me title my eBook (42)

July 2010

30: No – Enough Said (11)
28: Adios TV (32)
27: 40 Fun Things To Do With The Step Kids Before Summer Runs Out (6)
26: Inside-Out Simplicity (3)
21: Are you guilty of these marriage mistakes? (40)
19: Allowing Your Child to Grow Up (16)
18: Simple Marriage Giveaway: Jams and the Book (76)
15: Don’t Pick Up These Unless You Want A Better Marriage (0)
12: 168 Hours: Don’t Waste Yours (16)
07: The simple art of kindness (12)
06: Time for some TLC (7)
05: Welcome to Simple Marriage 3.0 (12)

June 2010

28: When mom turned into a monster (3)
24: The secret to a lasting marriage (30)
22: What would you do if you knew you could not fail? (12)
21: Transitions, Simplified (11)
17: Great marriage quote (6)
14: Top Ten Summer Survival Tips For Moms (12)
14: How To Talk To Your Children About Sex (0)
10: Simple Marriage Podcast #6: No More Mr. Nice Guy (1)
08: 19 Must Read Blogs for Married People, Plus Several More (35)
07: Marriage and Money: Do You Have a Plan? (18)
06: A Frugal Marriage Equals More Passion (11)
02: Swift kick in the life list (13)
01: A Simple Marriage “Summer Rocks” Sale (0)

May 2010

31: Memorial Day Musings (8)
27: Great Marriage Quote (2)
26: How To Simplify Your Inbox (9)
25: Welcome Zen Habits Faithful (7)
24: Our Children are Zen Masters (11)
24: First Cup of Coffee: Awaken Your Relationship (3)
20: Great Marriage Quote (2)
19: What 39 years have taught me about life and marriage (11)
17: Nice Things To Say When The Step-kids Are Being Mean (10)
13: Another Free Marriage Course (1)
12: Simple Marriage Podcast #5: Love and War, an Interview with John and Staci Eldredge (2)
11: Priority Management – A Value of Order (7)
10: Working with Your Spouse (7)
06: Great Marriage Quote (1)
05: The Most Important Relationship You’ll Ever Have (7)
03: Leave Your Work (Mostly) at Work (21)

April 2010

29: What If? Ready, Set … Go! (1)
27: Who Has the Power in Your Marriage? (2)
26: Spring is Sprung (4)
20: What If? (13)
19: We are so proud of who you are! (11)
18: The Virtuous Marriage: Cleanliness And Tranquility (6)
15: Enjoy The Strawberry (8)
13: The Dilemma Of Close Relationships (15)
12: How To Get To Know Your Step Kids (12)
08: Essential Rules for Traveling Light in Marriage (2)
07: Oy Vey! What A Mess (5)
05: Overwhelmed With Family Management? (8)
04: The Virtuous Marriage: Moderation (7)
01: Simple Family: Building a Great Blanket Fort (3)
01: Too Much Sex May Negatively Impact Your Marriage (11)

March 2010

30: Ask The Readers: Great Sex Music (24)
29: Why You Want a Debt-Free Marriage (23)
28: The Virtuous Marriage: Justice (1)
27: Sexual Communcation Training Program (0)
25: Marital Gridlock And Growing Up (21)
24: How To Break Free Of Marital Gridlock (43)
23: Introducing … Marriage Jam Sessions (0)
22: Take Care of Yourself FIRST (32)
17: From Nice to Adults Only Marriage (9)
15: How To Strengthen Your Child’s Core (Identity – that is) (17)
14: The Virtuous Marriage: Sincerity (7)
11: It’s Business Time (5)
10: Simple Marriage Podcast #4: Sex Week Q & A (6)
08: How To Want Sex When You Don’t Feel Sexy (42)
07: What Does Sex Mean To You? (9)
04: Simple Marriage Podcast #3: 60 Days of Sex (7)
02: Beyond Nice People Sex (19)
01: Are YOU on Your To-Do List? (7)

February 2010

28: The Virtuous Marriage: Industry (6)
26: Sex Week – On Simple Marriage (8)
25: Life’s Tough Enough: Stop Comparing Yourself to Others (9)
23: Nice People Sex … Boring (24)
22: Want to Improve Your Marriage? Build a Budget! (9)
21: The Virtuous Marriage: Frugality (8)
18: The Nice Guy Rebellion (34)
15: Values to Live By (20)
14: The Virtuous Marriage: Resolution (6)
12: Valentine’s Week of Giveaways: Victoria’s Secret (119)
11: Valentine’s Week of Giveaways: Pear Budget (68)
10: Valentine’s Week of Giveaways: A Private Affair (92)
09: Valentine’s Week of Giveaways: A Simple Marriage (55)
09: Love Everyday: Get the Free Ebook (6)
08: Valentine’s Week of Giveaways: Sweeping Her Off Her Feet With Food (50)
03: “I thought we agreed on this!” (5)
02: Make Peace with the Ex (9)
01: Two Words for a Better Marriage (24)

January 2010

31: The Virtuous Marriage: Order (12)
29: The Best Question You Can Ask (8)
27: In Defense of Pretty OK (20)
26: United You Stand – Divided You Fall (7)
25: Marriage Made Easy Before it Begins (5)
24: The Virtuous Marriage: Silence (6)
22: This Week’s Round-Up (1)
21: Ask The Readers: Sex Is … (10)
19: 6 Steps to a Simple and Successful Financial Life (32)
17: The Virtuous Marriage: Temperance (4)
13: Ask the Readers: Sex and Intimacy, What’s the Difference? (23)
12: 4 Step Recipe for Family Stories (12)
11: The Virtuous Marriage: Lessons for Life from Benjamin Franklin (8)
10: Marital Espresso: Wake up to an Intentional Marriage. (8)
09: SM Resolution 2010 – Week 2 (0)
07: Introducing the Simple Marriage Team (14)
05: A Good Marriage is the Enemy of a Great Marriage (19)
03: A Simple Marriage in 2010 (20)

December 2009

23: Blessings To You (9)
22: Simple Marriage Resolution for 2010 (9)
20: Enjoy Simple Marriage? Try the Book, Become an Affiliate (0)
19: What Does Being “Ready” For Children Mean? (0)
17: Ask The Readers Free-For-All (25)
15: 10 Ways to Unhappily Ever After, Guaranteed (7)
13: 50 Ways to Improve Your Marriage in 2010 (16)
11: Ask The Readers: Is Sex an Acceptable Gift for Christmas? (25)
10: Expectations . . . The Path to an Unhappy Marriage (20)
08: Simple Marriage is Looking for Monthly Columnists (3)
06: Simple Marriage Giveaway: Union28 Apparel (66)
03: Ho Hum Marriage? 9 Ways To Add Some Spice (5)
01: What are Your Holiday Expectations? (1)

November 2009

29: The Basic Elements for Marriage to Thrive (6)
25: Ask The Readers: What Are You Thankful For This Year? (10)
24: A Fellow Contributor’s Take On Simple Marriage (3)
23: Nominate Your Favorite Marriage Blog (1)
22: A Few Guests, Some Favorites, And Other Good Stuff (3)
19: Hang Out With Us In The Simple Marriage Community (0)
18: Simple Family: An Important Question (7)
16: The Pitfalls Of We Speak (11)
15: A Private Affair Game Winner (0)
12: How Much Do I Love Others? (10)
10: Simple Marriage Giveaway: A Private Affair (98)
05: Do You Just Want To Be Happy? (15)
04: Why you shouldn’t have the goal of “I just want to be happy” (9)
02: Two New Free Marriage Courses (0)

October 2009

26: Free Marriage Courses (2)
25: Simple Family: Keep The End In Mind (11)
21: How Do You Help Your Spouse Feel Special? (0)
20: How To Spot And Defeat The 4 Marriage Killers (6)
19: Free Marriage Coaching, an Idea and a Rant (18)
15: Build a Better Marriage by Having Sex (18)
14: Who’s The Grown Up In Your Marriage? (2)
12: Does Your Spouse Believe You’re Passionate? (7)
11: Free Marriage Coaching, A Little Help Please (0)
08: Ask The Readers: The Simple Pleasures In Life (14)
06: If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It – Make It Even Better! (56)
04: Build a Better Marriage By Getting Buck Naked (9)

September 2009

30: Creative Date Nights (0)
28: Build A Better Marriage Coversations (0)
24: Great marriage quote (2)
23: How To Create A Scary-Good Marriage (15)
21: Build a Better Marriage Challenge: Grow Up (26)
16: Simple Family: How to Steal From Your Kids (10)
14: 11 Books That Have Shaped My Life Recently (11)
10: Okay, Okay… I Hear You Loud And Clear (15)
09: Simple Family: Giving Kids Their Space (10)
08: A Simple Marriage Conversation (14)
04: The 38 Day Challenge Is Canceled (0)

August 2009

27: How the Inca Trail is Like Marriage (6)
25: Simple Family: The Biggest Lie Many Parents Live By (17)
21: Simple Marriage Gets a New Look (15)
20: Being in Love Means… (47)
18: Simple Family: The Lost Art Of Play (12)
17: Bye Bye Television Update (13)
13: To Bring 5% More Happiness To My Relationships… (34)
11: Do You Want Your Marriage To Survive Or Thrive? (15)
10: Help Me Make Simple Marriage My Full-Time Job (16)
09: Simple Marriage RSS Feed And Email Fixed (1)
05: How Do You Spend Your Time Compared To The National Average? (4)
04: 6 Marriage Myths Debunked (14)
03: The Art Of Doing Nothing (12)

July 2009

31: Living From Your Heart (4)
30: Ask The Readers: How Do You Connect With Family And Friends? (10)
29: Goals And Dreams Are Means, Not Just Ends (6)
27: A Simple Marriage Experiment: Bye, Bye Television (47)
26: A Guide to Escaping Materialism and Finding Happiness (11)
23: Budgeting For Lazy People (12)
22: “A Simple Marriage” Feedback (2)
20: A Beginner’s Guide To Ordering Wine (4)
19: Simple Living Simplified: 10 Things You Can Do Today to Simplify Your Life (6)
16: Man Up: Tuck Your Kids Into Bed (7)
14: 15 Ideas To Improve Love And Marriage During Tough Economic Times (10)
13: 4 Ideas To Help Your Marriage: Keep It… (8)
10: Want An Upgrade In Life? Just Ask (10)
08: The Danger of Online Pornography in Real Life (23)
06: How Pornography Impacts Marriage and Family Life (120)
02: Ask The Readers: What The Difference Between A Good Marriage And A Great Marriage? (6)
01: How To Self-Soothe Your Way To More In Marriage (8)

June 2009

28: How To Keep Arguments From Escalating (12)
25: Simple Marriage Audio Plus An Upcoming Challenge (3)
24: When Will He Ever Stop Doing…? (0)
23: What Do Men Know About Women? (8)
22: Reader’s Feedback and My Response (6)
22: The Complete Guide to Everything Men Know About Women (26)
20: Welcome to Simple Marriage 3.0 (10)
17: 17 More Tips To Improve Marriage And Slow Down Life At The Same Time (14)
15: The Power Of One In Marriage (4)
11: Feel Free To Steal From Me (10)
09: Ask The Readers: Most Romantic Movie Scenes (49)
08: For Women Only: Knowing What Matters Most to Your Husband (18)
04: Social Media for the Socially Inept (12)
03: What To Do When She Makes More Than Him (14)
01: A Great Marriage By Subtraction? (5)

May 2009

28: How To Have Curl Your Toes Sex (4)
27: A Reaction To My Wife And I’s Story (5)
25: Thanks To The Love Of My Wife (69)
22: Marriage Research Phase Two (4)
22: Simple Marriage Comments Upgrade (8)
20: Marriage Is All About Growing Up (22)
19: On The Shortness of Life: Lucius Seneca (2)
14: Ask The Readers: Marriage Is… (27)
13: What’s Wrong And How Do We Fix It? (24)
11: For Men Only: A Quick Start Guide on the Inner Workings of Your Woman (7)
06: How To Talk About Sex With Your Spouse (21)
04: What Do You Know About Sex? (3)

April 2009

30: Best Of Simple Marriage And Some Thank You’s (4)
29: If Your Marriage Were A Movie, Would You Want To Go See It? (12)
26: “A Simple Marriage” Launches Today! (2)
21: How Twitter May Tweak Your Relationships (12)
20: Book Giveaway Winners (0)
16: Ask The Readers: What Did Your Parents Tell You About Marriage That Turned Out To Be True? (27)
15: 8 Principles for a Zen Marriage (13)
13: How To Have Your Feelings (3)
09: Simple Marriage Book Giveaway (38)
08: Do you have your feelings? Or do your feelings have you? (8)
03: Ask The Readers: How Can Simple Marriage Be Improved? (7)
02: Hey Fellas: Help Me Out (7)
01: Could Too Much Sex Negatively Impact Your Marriage? (21)

March 2009

29: The Value Of Values (21)
26: Basic Elements For Marriage (16)
25: Want A Better Marriage? Let’s Start The Bidding (16)
23: Connecting In Order To Have The Best Marriage (9)
19: Ask The Readers Free-For-All (33)
18: How To Live Longer, Stay Healthier, Have More Money And Great Sex (11)
15: How To Improve Marriage And Slow Down Life At The Same Time (49)
12: Simple Marriage Social Media Love-In (15)
11: 20 Must Read Blogs For Married People (70)
09: Are You Making These Marriage Mistakes? (13)
07: Server Upgrade Complete (1)
05: Simple Marriage Upgrading (1)
04: Flooding – Stop to Start (19)
03: 7 Marriage Hacks to More Passion and Adventure (8)
01: Best Of Simple Marriages, January – February 2009 (9)

February 2009

25: A Marital Conversation Alternative: Take A Walk (30)
24: The Art of Marital Conversation (4)
23: The De-Lurk-A-Thon Response (2)
19: Quality Time: How To Find More And Some Ideas On How To Use It (6)
17: The Simple Marriage De-Lurk-A-Thon (125)
16: How To Fight In Marriage: Start Well – End Well (11)
13: Learning To Love – A Lifelong Journey (9)
12: Parenting As Allies, Not Enemies now enrolling (0)
11: Ask The Readers: Last Minute Ideas For Valentine’s Day? (15)
04: Complaining – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (6)
02: How To Spot And Defeat The Four Marriage Killers (28)

January 2009

29: Ask The Readers: What Are Your Marriage Essentials? (16)
28: The Unwavering Faith Of Marriage (11)
27: Complaining’s Place In Marriage (22)
25: Happy Birthday To Simple Marriage! (6)
21: A Marriage Workbook, A Monthly Columnist and A Bit More (5)
18: How to Make More Free Time for Your Spouse or Family (3)
15: Ask The Readers: What Exactly Is A Complaint? (14)
13: 12 Bold Ideas For A Happy Marriage (46)
10: The 21-Day Complaint Free Marriage Experiment, Part Deux (19)
06: What’s YOUR Big Idea? (36)
06: How “I Remember When…” Is A Major Pitfall In Marriage (6)
04: The Toddler Laws in Marriage, 6 Ways to Have an Adult’s Only Marriage In 2009 (1)
02: What Are Your Marriage Commandments? (1)

December 2008

31: Simple Marriage Year In Review (0)
30: 12 Ways To Have An Unhappy Marriage In 2009 (4)
29: Where Are You Going In 2009? (5)
24: Merry Christmas From Simple Marriage (2)
23: 10 Mistakes Women Make During Sex (29)
21: Simplify In 2009 Giveaway (33)
18: Ask The Readers: What Are The Christmas Traditions In Your Marriage? (12)
15: 11 Mistakes That Men Make During Sex (22)
11: Simple Marriage Odds and Ends (1)
09: Taking Your Shape: Is it intimacy . . . Connection . . . or Idealized Togetherness? (7)
08: Intimacy: A Deeper Discussion (3)
05: Ask The Readers: What’s The Difference Between Intimacy And Connection? (9)
04: The Biggest Lie Many Parents Live By (0)
02: Give Me Intimacy, Give Me Sex, Or Both! (7)
01: Ask The Readers: What’s The Difference Between Intimacy And Sex? (54)
01: Best Of Simple Marriages, November 2008 (0)

November 2008

24: Taking Your Shape: Focusing on the How Instead of the What (11)
19: Taking Your Shape: Keeping Your Cool (9)
18: Announcing… Parent To Launch! (3)
17: A Marriage Coaching Experiment Reflection (9)
13: A Good Husband’s Take On A Simple Marriage (6)
10: The Gratitude Project (4)
06: Ask The Readers: What Do You Get From The Simple Marriage Project? (18)
05: How Do I Handle The Message? (8)
03: Get Out And Vote! (2)
01: Best Of Simple Marriages, October 2008 (0)

October 2008

30: Weekend Thoughts… That’s The Way It’s Always Been (11)
28: Man Biggification: Taking The Lead In Marriage (15)
27: A Daring Adventure’s Take On A Simple Marriage (4)
23: How To Harness Time With A Focus On Energy (7)
22: Make Yourself At Home (1)
20: Biggificating Marriage: Baselining 101 (3)
15: Blog Action Day 2008- Poverty (4)
14: Marriage Design And Biggification (1)
13: A Bit More Honesty 2.0 (2)
06: A Bit More Honesty Experiment (8)
02: Relationship Design With A Ball And Chain (10)
01: Your Parents Are Coming To Visit For How Long? 8 Tips For Improving Your Relationship With In-Laws (10)

September 2008

30: Best Of Simple Marriages, September 2008 (0)
28: Sex: From Good To Great (6)
25: Woman Up: WARNING! Men Are Delicate (9)
23: 11 Timeless Lessons To Teach Your Children About Money (6)
22: Simple Marriage Readers’ Favorite Books (4)
18: Ask The Readers: Is It OK For Children To Sleep With Their Parents? (20)
17: Get Your Simple Marriage Gear! (0)
16: Art Of Nonconformity’s Take On A Simple Marriage (5)
15: A Fun Way To Add A Spark To Marriage (13)
11: Ask The Readers: Marital Reflections (13)
10: A Few Odds, Ends And Marriage Coaching (4)
08: A Marriage Coaching Experiment (29)
07: The Language Of Sex: A Guide To Becoming A Better Linguist (4)
04: 6 Tips For A More Sensual Marriage From Solomon (4)
03: Persistent Illusion’s Take On A Simple Marriage (7)
02: Welcome To The Manival! (8)
02: Best Of Simple Marriages, August 2008 (2)

August 2008

28: Ask The Readers: What Are Your Top 3 Marriage Goals? (7)
27: Something Manival This Way Comes (1)
26: The 5 Steps To A Simple Marriage- Part 5: Living In Community (6)
25: Confessions Of A Blogaholic (12)
21: Ask The Readers: Favorite Books On Life And Marriage (15)
20: Simple Marriage’s Take On A Simple Marriage (4)
19: The Free Hugs Campaign (2)
17: Is A Successful Celebrity Marriage An Oxymoron? (6)
14: Ask The Readers: Questions And Post Suggestions (10)
13: A Scotsman’s Journey (3)
12: Marriage Help, When Your Spouse Isn’t Interested (2)
07: Ask The Readers: Marriage Quirks (11)
06: Welcome To The Simple Marriage World (8)
05: Zen Habits’ Take On A Simple Marriage (4)
03: The 5 Steps To A Simple Marriage: Part 4- Simplify (4)
02: Best of Simple Marriages, July 2008 (0)

July 2008

31: Ask The Readers: A 24-Hour London Plunge (13)
29: Man Up: 14 Ways To Affair Proof Your Marriage (5)
27: How To Choose A Shrink: Part 2 (6)
24: Ask The Readers: Kid-less Weekends (11)
23: Simple Marriage Odds And Ends (5)
22: Art of Manliness’ Take On A Simple Marriage (9)
17: Ask The Readers: His And Her Checking Accounts (17)
16: The 5 Steps To A Simple Marriage- Part 3: Stand Up! (3)
13: Simple Marriage Plans To Dominate The World! (3)
10: The Simple Marriage Guide (4)
09: Woman Up: Recognize The Beauty In You (6)
09: Am I Too Busy For Marriage? (0)
03: Ask The Readers: Guys Weekends/ Girls Weekends (12)
01: Best of Simple Marriages, June 2008 (1)

June 2008

30: The 5 Steps To A Simple Marriage- Part 2: Get Out Of The Rocking Chair (3)
29: What Would You Do During A Month Long Adventure, Update (1)
25: Man Up: It’s Just Window Shopping, Right? (15)
23: 6 Ways For Men To Simplify Their Marriage (37)
19: Ask The Readers: Anniversary Ideas (6)
18: The 5 Steps To A Simple Marriage- Part 1: Use The Force (9)
16: Man Up: Quit Coddling Your Kids (12)
12: Awake @ The Wheel’s Take On A Simple Marriage (5)
11: The 40-Day Random Act Of Kindness Experiment (4)
10: Presenting The 7th Edition Of The Manival! (15)
05: Ask The Readers: Squeezing The Toothpaste (24)
04: Man Up: Power (6)
03: The Manival is Coming! The Manival is Coming! (2)
02: 10 Ways To Improve Your Marriage While It’s Raining (13)
01: Best of Simple Marriages, May 2008 (0)

May 2008

29: Please Pass the Manners (10)
28: A Handy Guide To Choosing A Shrink (14)
26: Man Up/Woman Up: How To Have Curl Your Toes Sex (58)
22: Woman Up: Show Me The Money! (1)
21: Man Up: Money, Sex & Power (5)
20: Are You Taking The Bait? (1)
18: Ask The Readers: What Would You Do During A Month Long Adventure? (27)
16: Redesign Part 2; Finished Now? (4)
14: Woman Up: Watch Your Tongue (5)
12: Man Up: The Proper Use Of The Tongue (13)
10: The Woman Up Series at Simple Marriage Project (7)
07: 21 Day Complaint Free Marriage Experiment… Finito! (5)
05: Man Up: How To Answer The Question, What Do You Do? (8)
01: Best of Simple Marriages, April 2008 (0)

April 2008

28: Man Up: The Art of Marital Conversation (17)
23: The Man Up Series at Simple Marriage Project (4)
21: How to Create a Passionate Marriage in the Shower (5)
17: Things That Make You Go Hmmm (4)
14: A Guide to Creating a Simple Home (9)
12: Redesign for Simple Marriage Project! Tell Me What You Think (10)
07: Rock Chalk Jayhawks! (2)
01: Best of Simple Marriages, March 2008 (1)

March 2008

29: The Simple Marriage Matrix (0)
26: The Virtue of Silence (3)
24: The Power of a Family Maxim (7)
20: Tired? Try the One-Day Sabbatical (2)
17: I’ve Turned to the Dark Side? (2)
14: Marriage Lessons from MC Hammer (1)
12: Simple Marriages Spreading (0)
10: 5 Steps Toward a Simple Marriage (7)
06: The Lazy Man’s Guide to Marriage, Part 2 (1)
06: 4 Marriage Drives: The Lazy Man’s Guide to Marriage (3)
01: Best of The Simple Marriage Project, February 2008 (0)

February 2008

January 2008

December 2007

17: A bonsai marriage or marriage fully alive? (3)
06: The greatest human weakness. (5)

November 2007

October 2007

September 2007

27: The vision of a marriage fully alive (part 3) (2)
25: The vision of a marriage fully alive (part 2) (2)
15: The vision of a marriage fully alive (part 1) (7)
01: If (2)

August 2007

31: The Back Porch is Now Open (5)
25: That’s not what I meant (1)
24: Coming Soon! The 38 Day Build A Better Marriage Challenge (4)
21: Enjoy life (2)
09: Sometimes you make me feel so… (2)
04: What did you expect? (3)

July 2007