Category: The virtuous marriage
The Virtuous Marriage series: lessons on virtues like order, moderation, and resolution, applied to married life.
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Inside-Out Simplicity
My friend Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist has released his second eBook today, Inside-Out Simplicity. I was fortunate to receive an advanced copy and read it over the weekend. It’s…
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Allowing Your Child to Grow Up
One of the main ideas that I try to share with the parents I work with in my coaching is the basic fundamental truth that you cannot control your child.…
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Simple Marriage Giveaway: Jams and the Book
UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed. All this week I’m on vacation with my wife and kids in beautiful Vail, Colorado. We’ll be hiking, biking, playing on playgrounds, throwing rocks…
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Don't Pick Up These Unless You Want A Better Marriage
The new design of Simple Marriage allowed me to create an area that showcases products and events. Here you can find various resources that will help you get one step…
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168 Hours: Don't Waste Yours
When it comes down to it, time is our most valuable currency. It’s limited and when it’s used, it’s gone forever. How do you want to spend your next 168…
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The simple act of kindness
Editor’s note: This article is adapted from Leo of Zen Habits. There’s something powerfully simple, and deeply profound in the Dalai Lama’s quote: “My religion is very simple. My religion…
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Time for some TLC
I started a little project recently that required getting out my sewing machine. I hadn’t used it for several months and for some reason the thread kept breaking. Finally, I…
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Welcome to Simple Marriage 3.0
Say hello to Simple Marriage 3.0. Please, take a look around and check out the newly digs. If you don’t want to venture off on your own to look around,…
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When mom turned into a monster
When my kids were toddlers, I bought them a picture book entitled, When Mum Turned Into A Monster. The story depicted a mother who quite literally turns into a monster…
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What would you do if you knew you could not fail?
Three questions to ponder: If you knew you could not fail and those around you would not only suspend judgment, but wholeheartedly support you: What would you do? Are you…
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Transitions, Simplified
Think about the emotions associated with divorce for adults – the anger, frustration, crushed expectations. It’s true – no one gets married thinking their love will end in court. Now, imagine…
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Great marriage quote
Grow old with me! The best is yet to be. ~ Robert Browning (1812 – 1889)