Category: The virtuous marriage
The Virtuous Marriage series: lessons on virtues like order, moderation, and resolution, applied to married life.
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A Bit More Honesty 2.0
Last week I proposed an experiment of honesty. The premise is that when asked “How’s it going?” to answer more honestly; anything but “fine,” “good” and the like. After trying…
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A Bit More Honesty Experiment
Photo courtesy Torley Care to join me in a little experiment? As you go throughout your day, how many times are you greeted with the question “how’s it going” (or…
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Relationship Design With A Ball And Chain
Photo courtesy new wave rh My guess is one of the major hurdles to designing the life and marriage you want is your spouse. At least that’s what I continually…
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Your Parents Are Coming To Visit For How Long? 8 Tips For Improving Your Relationship With In-Laws
When you asked your spouse to marry you, or when you said yes to the question, did you fully comprehend what you were saying at the time? You were planning…
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Best Of Simple Marriages, September 2008
What a month it’s been here at Simple Marriages. The word is spreading and more readers seem to be finding us each week. As a side note, our Technorati ranking…
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Sex: From Good To Great
Photo courtesy pedrosimoes7 Before you dive into this post, I ask that you spend some time thinking through this question: What does sex mean to me? Seriously, spend a bit…
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Woman Up: WARNING! Men Are Delicate
Photo courtesy BatOuttaHell Editors note: This is a guest post from Hayden of Persistent Illusion. She just released The Woman’s Relationship Bible: How I Converted A Romantic Atheist, a free…
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11 Timeless Lessons To Teach Your Children About Money
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. ~Proverbs 22:6 Editors note: This post is not necessarily…
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Simple Marriage Readers' Favorite Books
About a month ago there was an “Ask The Readers” post asking for your favorite books on life and marriage. There were many great suggestions. Here is a compilation of…
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Ask The Readers: Is It OK For Children To Sleep With Their Parents?
Photo courtesy Marcelo Souza When it comes to marriage, there are many things that make married life complicated. One issue high on the list would have to be children. Let’s…
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Get Your Simple Marriage Gear!
It’s time to get your Simple Marriage gear! Now available here or follow the handy link located in the navigation bar at the top of the page. You can help…
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Art Of Nonconformity's Take On A Simple Marriage
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to set a goal of traveling to every country in the world in 5 years? Ever thought there’s no way I…