Ending war is a lot like ending conflict with a spouse, which is very different than stopping a bully. In the typical bully situation, the victim needs to stand up to the bully to show he or she isn’t afraid and will do what it takes to stand his or her ground. What this means changes in the … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Saving Money on your Wedding
Getting married is amazing... but not worth going into serious debt over. The best part of my wedding last month was seeing old friends and laughing at what we’ve been through. Plus, it gave me a glimpse of what it feels like to be a celebrity with paparazzi following me around constantly taking … [Read more...]
2 Simple Tricks to have a Long & Happy Marriage
There are two simple things you can do that will increase the likelihood of a long and happy union; they’re nothing mind blowing, but they’re something we tend to neglect and ignore in our busyness, tiredness, and the general complacency that sneaks into long term relationships. Any guesses? Hide … [Read more...]
Why I recommend waiting for marriage to have sex
(Before the ceremony) After 35 years and a 9 year relationship, I will be getting married, which mean I will soon no longer be saying that I’m a 35 year old virgin... assuming my bride doesn’t run away... or that I don’t get into a car accident on the way to the wedding or to the hotel after. … [Read more...]
Are You a Good Boyfriend, Girlfriend, or Spouse?
When I work with couples getting ready for their wedding they typically try to sound better than they are... some couples need to try a little harder. I get they want the minister to like them and approve of the wedding, but let’s be honest about how things work. Being faithful to your partner … [Read more...]
Fighting in marriage is healthy
If you’re reading this and thinking: “We must be the healthiest couple in the world because we’re always fighting,” you’ll want to read the whole blog to know what I mean because I didn’t write “constantly fighting”. On the other hand, if you saw this title and you thought: “That’s wrong. My … [Read more...]
What does it mean to love someone?
I just started listening to a book (who has time to read?) called Haatchi & Little B: The inspiring true story of one boy and his dog. The first chapter opens by describing how the dog, Haatchi, as a puppy was found curled up bleeding on a busy railway track in London. It was discovered that … [Read more...]
How to Revolutionize Your Relationships
This week I realized that there is a difference between thinking someone loves us versus feeling loved, and that this difference can be what separates marriages that last and friendships that don’t simply fade away. My fiancé, Alyshia, has a very special dog, and I “mean” special in every possible … [Read more...]
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