Category: The virtuous marriage
The Virtuous Marriage series: lessons on virtues like order, moderation, and resolution, applied to married life.
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Don’t Be a Runaway – Stand Next to Your Spouse
Several nights ago I watched the movie “Runaway Bride” starring actress Julia Roberts and actor Richard Gere. The plot involves a bride named Maggie (Roberts) who left three grooms at…
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The Simplicity of Appearance
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Wesley Oaks of iManscape. It’s true that marriages can fall on tough times. It’s easy to get into a routine that leaves…
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Common Marriage Mistakes
I have been married over half my life now. Overall, these years have been good, if not great at times. There are other times however, when marriage has been anything…
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Agreeing to Disagree Isn’t Always a Good Enough Compromise
This is a guest post from Malini Bhatia of Marriage.com. When in times of conflict, be it when discussing politics, religion, or other opposing views, sometimes we just throw up our…
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Surprise Him for Father's Day
Father’s Day is approaching up quickly – and what a great chance to surprise your husband, and offer him something he’ll love. It’s a consumer world; we already buy most…
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12 Characteristics of a Well Functioning Family
How well does your family function? Every family functions … on some level. But, at the same time, every family can function better. As you examine your family, it helps…
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Every Day, Take Action
Marriage isn’t always rainbows and butterflies. But what do you do when married life hands you a load of junk? Start with a deep breath … own your own junk,…
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Make your marriage a priority and your kids benefit
If there is one thing that will throw a wrench in married-life, it’s kids. Don’t get me wrong, kids are a tremendous blessing and source of fun and laughter, but…
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You Can Not Not Communicate
The number one issue voiced by most couples is, “We have trouble communicating.” It’s a common complaint. And many couples think they would benefit from some communication training. Many seem…
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Escape In To Marriage
As I listened to an online radio station playing through my computer on a Saturday morning, an oldie but goodie came on. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes…
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Fire Your Marketing Department
In the video above Esther Perel eloquently explains why desire is so difficult to sustain in a long-term relationship, mainly because eroticism exists in the space between two people. To…
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Paperback Versions Now Available
Today I’m happy to announce that both of my books are now available in paperback. If you didn’t know about my books, now is your chance. A Simple Marriage Field…