by Dave Safstrom | Nov 4, 2019 | Conflict, Empty Nest
One day recently, my wife, Lori, came home and said, “We both know that I went full-time at work a month or so ago. It’s been great, but I’ve been getting frustrated at home. And I finally figured out why—I’m still carrying the majority of the housework, even though...
by Stephen & Kate Dahlin | Oct 7, 2019 | Conflict
As a lifestyle coach and former athlete I’m all about efficiency and schedules. But that can get boring real fast. The pain of regiments and disciplines becomes the pain of regrets. It can become so monotonous to do everyday life that one day we wake up and cry...
by Marriage 365 | Sep 2, 2019 | Communication, Conflict, Technology
While it’s important to give a formal apology in person when you’ve messed up, it’s also good to follow up with a phone call or text to remind your spouse how sorry you really are. Sending “I’m sorry” texts shows you’re trying to rebuild trust and repair...
by Vic Smith | May 6, 2019 | Conflict, Retired
Marriage seems so simple. A couple meets, falls deeply in love, gets married, and lives happily ever after. Right? That’s how it happens in the movies. But if that’s true, why are so many people today not bothering to get married? And of those who do, nearly half end...
by Jennifer Wilder | Apr 29, 2019 | Conflict
At any point, each of us is under a certain level of stress. Life isn’t easy, and it affects us in different ways and different capacities. Sometimes stress happens in our lives because of the choices of others. And sometimes—like with me and my husband over the...
by Les and Leslie Parrott | Feb 11, 2019 | Conflict, Sex & Dating
Marriage is all about partnership. Often, that involves compromising on things you don’t agree upon. One topic we often hear couples discuss is the dilemma they face when celebrating special occasions together, especially Valentine’s Day. You might get excited about...
