With summer in full swing, it’s one of the best times of the year to spend quality time with your spouse. The nice weather gives you all kinds of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, try new things, and strengthen your relationship. Here are five ideas to get you started! 1. Go Yard Saling Sunny days […]

Every year, the 4th of July is a time for cookouts, fireworks, and fun with friends and family. In celebrating our country’s independence, we may gather around the barbecue or the pool, sharing quality time with our loved ones – but how often do we stop reflect on the larger ideas of independence and freedom? […]

Our lives are absolutely saturated with technology, from the email inbox at work to the smartphone in your pocket, Netflix on every device imaginable, new levels to beat in your favorite video game… It’s all too easy (and common) to get absorbed into this digital world, and it isn’t even always for entertainment or distraction. […]

While every couple’s marriage is unique, sometimes people face problems that others can learn from. With this in mind, we wanted to share a question we recently received – in case you’re experiencing something similar (or know someone who is). Question: “I’m confused. My husband has a short temper and gets angry at the littlest […]

So many marital problems boil down to one problem: communication. Barriers to effectively communicating take a toll on nearly every aspect marriage – all because couples don’t have a good sense of what’s going on with each other. This can lead to ignoring ongoing issues, mistakes based on miscommunication, and anger when it feels like […]

Sometimes dads are hard to read… They can be tough to get gifts for, tough to show appreciation for, and depending on the man, they can even be difficult to open up to. Even for the friendliest, most open and loving dads, it can still be a challenge to find the right present – so […]

Whenever we receive a question that touches on a broad issue, it’s a great chance to not only help one couple tackle a problem, but also to share the information with a wider audience – in case you or someone you know might be experiencing something similar. We recently received a question about a pretty […]

Most of us recognize the importance of sex in romantic relationships. Between the advice plastered across newsstand magazines, the wide world of products designed to “help” people with their sex lives, and even our own natural desires – it’s pretty clear that sex is a big deal to humankind! But what about when it stops […]

The idea of creating happiness is a bit of a tough cookie… On one hand, we all need to be responsible for our own moods and thoughts. It’s up to each and every one of us to take control and find the elements that make up our unique, individual happiness. On the other hand, we […]

With the sun shining and the grill cooking, summer afternoons are some of the most enjoyable times of the year. Spending time with friends and family (especially your spouse) with no agenda but good times and building connection is a luxury of free days and beautiful weather. A way to make it even more fun? […]