Simple Marriage
Small changes. Better relationships.
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How Will Your Grandchildren Remember You?
How much do you remember about your ancestors, especially your grandparents? How much do you think your own grandchildren will remember about you? I started thinking about this the other…
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Pick Your Battles
It is a balmy late October morning: my 14 year old is wearing his warmest ski jacket, gloves, a scarf and a woolen cap pulled over his eyes. His backpack…
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How to have an affair … with your spouse
Editor’s Note: This is an updated version of a previous post. If you have been married for any length of time, it is likely that there have been times when…
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Busy? Try Gratitude Training.
There’s a concept in the meditation world called “present state awareness” – experiencing and savoring the present. When asked about this, the Buddhist monk and zen teacher Thich Nhat Hahn…
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12 Cozy Date Ideas for Fall
There’s a defining moment dating someone with kids when you realize: This is nothing like dating a single guy. Years before my blended family was “officially” formed, the revelation hit…
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5 Ways to Encourage Healthy Habits in Your Spouse
Editors Note: This is a guest post from Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen of Raise Healthy Eaters. After having children, Rhonda and her husband took different roads in terms of self care.…
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Enhancing Family Unity
As moms, we have a tremendous opportunity to impact our family in significant ways if we are intentional in our actions. I am incredibly passionate about how significant our role…
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What a great dog can teach you
Editor’s Note: This is a much more personal post than usual. Ten years ago I went to the airport and picked up Otis, a yellow Labrador we bought from a…
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The Secret to Comforting Your Spouse
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Matthew of Adventure-Some. Do you know what to do when your spouse needs comforting? Perhaps you make hot tea, bring their favorite…
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Passion, Hard Work and Good Intentions Aren't Enough
Those who achieve high levels of success in their career would seemingly have the skills and work ethic required to have a successful marriage. However, they could be missing the…