Category: The virtuous marriage
The Virtuous Marriage series: lessons on virtues like order, moderation, and resolution, applied to married life.
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Why You Should Never Say the “D-word” in Your Marriage
The other night, my wife and I were visiting with some friends. At one point, a funny but hypothetical situation was brought up and my wife said, “I don’t know,…
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The secret to a lasting marriage
Divorce is an all too common thing. There is even a belief among some that if marriage becomes too much work or is too difficult or if you are not…
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Be a Fan, a Team Player and a Coach to have a Successful Marriage
Football season is here. Most people I know are overjoyed to let the upcoming games consume them. I have some serious pigskin fans in my family. Compared to those fanatics,…
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It Doesn't Take Two
It doesn’t “take two,” as the old saying goes. It takes two to keep your marriage the same; it only takes one to change it. When you change, the relationship changes.
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An Alternative To Combat Distraction, Routine And Busyness
Life is full of distraction. Everywhere you look something’s vying for your attention. Take your kids to school, ride the train to work, log onto the Internet and you’ll see…
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The Problem With Date Night
This is a guest post from Emma Merkas of Couples Massage Courses. We all know we should go on regular dates with our spouse, right? The same way we know…
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The Fun of Going on “Dress Up” Dates
Not too long after we were married, my wife and I met some friends for a double date. We were doing the normal thing – dinner and a movie. Before…
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Several Great Marriage Quotes
Came across some great quotes in the Simple Marriage Archives. Grow old with me! The best is yet to be. ~ Robert Browning (1812 – 1889) A man is seduced…
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Add Spice By Opening Your Eyes
In case you’re new to our community, or even if you’ve been around for years, I’m part of a weekly show that airs new episodes each Wednesday called Sexy Marriage…
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Don't Tip-Toe
Many people tip-toe through life hoping to arrive safely at their death. I say run, hop, skip, jump – don’t tip-toe. (photo source)
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Cherish the Silly Moments that Bring Laughter in Marriage
A few nights ago my husband and I were going through the bedtime routine with our two children. Our girls were brushing their teeth and using the toilet one last…
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Marriage expectations
From Elizabeth Gilbert in her book Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage Modern Americans bring to their marriages the most over-stuffed bundle of expectations the institution has ever seen. We expect that…