Category: The virtuous marriage
The Virtuous Marriage series: lessons on virtues like order, moderation, and resolution, applied to married life.
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The Basic Elements for Marriage to Thrive
In March 2009 I conducted a brief research survey looking to discover what basic elements are necessary for a marriage or committed relationship to thrive. After surveying 1028 participants, here’s…
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Ask The Readers: What Are You Thankful For This Year?
This is likely the most obvious ask the reader ever. Thanksgiving is upon us in the states and many families will be gathering together to eat, talk, laugh, and enjoy…
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A Fellow Contributor's Take On Simple Marriage
Editor’s Note: Mary Ann Crossno is a fellow marriage therapist and friend. It’s great to have her input and take on growing up in marriage. I’m glad to have her…
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Nominate Your Favorite Marriage Blog
I don’t know if you’ve had the same experience as I, but a couple of years ago when I began Simple Marriage I searched for other marriage or relationship blogs…
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A Few Guests, Some Favorites, And Other Good Stuff
Hey! As the holidays descend upon us and plans are made to close out the year and welcome in 2010, I wanted to take a moment and tell you the…
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Simple Family: An Important Question
Are your children able to look at your marriage as more of a “how-to” manual or a “how-not-to” manual? ____ You might also be interested in my post at Zen…
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A Private Affair Game Winner
Apparently, there are many couples interested in playing a game designed to help couples increase the depth of their connection. There were 172 entries for the giveaway of A Private…
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Simple Marriage Giveaway: A Private Affair
Ultimately, the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or friendship, is conversation. ~ Oscar Wilde Update: This contest is now closed. As any marriage progresses, there’s going to be…
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Do You Just Want To Be Happy?
At the beginning of 2009, I wrote this post – What’s Your Big Idea? In it, I discussed my reaction to Steve and Erin Pavlina’s decision to explore the realm…
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Why you shouldn't have the goal of "I just want to be happy"
It’s too vague and elusive. Photo courtesy lilit
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Two New Free Marriage Courses
Last week I announced the addition of a new area here at Simple Marriage – Free Marriage Courses. The launch began with a course on Communication in Marriage. Now there…