Simple Marriage
Small changes. Better relationships.
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The Freedom on the Other Side of Discipline
I’ve been sitting with something since my last half marathon, and I think it’s worth saying out loud. Most people think discipline is a cage. A set of rules you…
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Discipline Is Promises Under Pressure
Last December, I ran my first half marathon. On March 1st, I did it again — the Cowtown Half Marathon in Ft. Worth. Even got a cool medal that not…
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Okay, You Can Handle the Message — Now What?
Last week we explored how to stop chasing understanding. After you stop chasing “understanding,” the room gets quiet — there’s less pleading, more paying attention. You’ll start to notice how…
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Stop Chasing “Understanding” — Learn to Handle the Message.
Couples don’t have a communication problem. You’re already communicating — constantly. You can’t not communicate; the issue is whether you can handle the message you and your spouse are sending…
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My Reads For 2025
Every year I share the books I read. Here’s my list for 2025 – in no particular order. Non-Fiction Fiction
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My 3 Words for 2026
Happy New Year to a fabulous group of sexy people! New year’s often means people all over the world may make new year’s resolutions. If you’re like me (and most…
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Learning to Love the Spouse You Have: Letting Go of the Fantasy Spouse
In the often unspoken corners of marriage, many carry a quiet wish: that their spouse would be just a little different. More communicative. More affectionate. More ambitious. Less anxious. Less…
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Rethinking Trust in Marriage: When Safety Isn’t So Safe
The Paradox at the Heart of Modern Relationships When we think about trust in our closest relationships, most of us envision a kind of emotional safety net—the reassurance that we’ll…
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Isn’t My Spouse Supposed To Be Important?
When your spouse becomes more important than yourself, there are four common patterns of behavior that can negatively impact your marriage. These choices arise when your sense of self is…
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The New Digs and Academy For Life
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve moved the Nation to its new digs (https://nation.smr.fm) We’re excited to have you with us as we start a new chapter in the…