Simple Marriage
Small changes. Better relationships.
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Marriage Is About Action
Napoleon Dynamite: Well, nobody’s going to go out with ME! Pedro: Have you asked anybody yet? Napoleon Dynamite: No, but who would? I don’t even have any good skills. Pedro:…
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A Smile Is Universal
My 12 year old daughter and I are currently spending 4 days in Florida to volunteer with Give Kids The World, a 70 acre non-profit “storybook” resort where children with life…
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Got a question and not sure who to ask?
There are many times in marriage and life where you may have a question but don’t know who to ask because the topic feels too personal, or intimate, or possibly…
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Biggest Takeaways in 46 Years
Today I celebrate turning 46! As I was looking through the archives of Simple Marriage I came across a post from when I turned 39. In it, I made a comment…
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How Did I Get Here?
Are there times when you wonder how married life unfolded to this point? Or how you sex life became routine or non-existent? Times when you’re completely perplexed by someone you love treating…
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Powerlessness and Sex
The past couple of weeks on Sexy Marriage Radio we have covered a tough subject that impacts many couples … sexless marriage. While I don’t have real numbers on how…
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No Excuse
One thing I repeatedly encounter as a marriage and family therapist is couples in emotional crisis. It’s common for my clients to come into sessions pretty worked up. Or to…
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How Do I Know I'm Growing Up?
One of the things I’m often asked by my clients (and readers) is “How do I know when I’m growing up?” This may seem like a simple question, but if you…
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Learn To Be Apart Together
The following is an excerpt from Naked Marriage. Remember what your spouse was like when you first met? Remember how you would look forward to meeting him or her for…
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The Art of Contentment
A majority of struggle in married life is in our head. We wonder why we can’t find time to connect with loved ones because we’re caught up in our to…