If you want to be among the almost 60 percent of first marriages and among those in subsequent marriages who do make it work, long-married couples have some tips for you. Follow most of these guidelines most of the time and you’ll up your chances...
For a lot of people the word "virtue" sounds like something out of moral literature from the last century. Therefore virtues have no bearing on present-day life. What a mistake! A virtue is a good active habit. This makes the idea of virtue a bit...
One of my older lady friends once said to me “You know, our Life is like a coin, you get to spend it anyway you want, but you get to spend it only once." How true that is! All people should take this to heart,...
On your wedding day, you chose to dedicate the rest of your life to showing this one man how much you love and honor him. Every day, renew your wedding vows by your actions. Show him how much you mean it. ...
It is important to remember that buying chocolates and flowers and celebrating one day of the year is not what romance is all about. (In a similar vein, a wedding day is not the same thing as a marriage.) Rather, romance needs to be a...
We can take steps to improve our relationships by just adjusting our approach. Here are some superb resources to spring us into action....
Dialogue is essential for experiencing, expressing and fostering love in marriage and family life....
The drama of our lives is lived out in the gap between what we are and what we should be. Which raises the question - what should we be? There are a lot of answers out there to that question. Every serious philosopher has tried...
What to do during COVID holidays? Here's a great list of ideas!...
Well-chosen traditions are invaluable anchors in identity, values, and legacy, helping to sweeten our days and transcend the moment....
The life of every family is marked by all kinds of crises, yet these are also part of its dramatic beauty....
I know for a fact that most parents feel the way I do about the teen years. They’re scared. Children who were playing with toys the day before yesterday are suddenly expected to talk, dress and act like the worst stereotype of a promiscuous 20-something...
Daily life is full of choices. We often don't have much time to think before we act. How we respond mirrors our values, criteria and priorities in life. Really think through what's most important to you and clarify your priorities. You cannot do everything. ...
One of the greatest favors we do our kids is to put marriage first and them second....
Housecleaning – can be a daunting task -- whether you live in a one bedroom apartment or in a large home. ...
Be deliberate in carving time out to keep your love life alive during all the ages and stages of married life. ...