We recently made a post highlighting several ways men could step it up to be ideal husbands in the coming year. This time it’s the ladies’ turn. Just like last time, these are all tips that will help you get closer to the “ideal” woman for your husband, and while everyone has their own preferences, […]

Marriage is a team sport, right? It takes both of you working together to maintain happy, strong relationship. With that said, however, there are certainly things you can do all on your own to help make the marriage the best it can be. The following tips are meant to help you get closer to being […]

In our last Monthly Membership Call, titled “Random Acts of Kindness,” we encountered a pretty tough question – and when that happens, we feel it’s important to pull that information together and present it here. After all, if the question seems tough to us, we can only assume that it’s a problem other people might […]

We’re all familiar with the dreaded “silent treatment,” but do we really take into account the damage it can do to our relationships? It’s one thing to step away from a confrontation to let your temper cool, but it’s a much larger problem if communication is shutting down entirely. This tactic of shutting down and/or […]

While every couple’s marriage is unique in its own way, sometimes people face problems that others can learn from. With this in mind, we wanted to share a recent Q&A , 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 […]

Taking the time out of your busy schedule for a “date night” is a wonderful way to keep the connection with your spouse alive and well. To keep a marriage strong, you have to spend quality time together. September might mean slightly cooler temperatures and the first signs of autumn, but the changing seasons also […]

Labor day exists to recognize the people who keep the gears of daily life cranking away – the folks get up every morning to keep the world operating. In celebration of their (your) contributions to society, we get a chance to take a three-day weekend, and hopefully get some time in to relax. Now, even […]

Simply thinking outside of yourself can stop a LOT of arguments before they reach a boiling point No, I don’t mean in the bedroom, though that doesn’t hurt either! I’m talking about putting the shoe on the other foot, imagining an experience or situation through the eyes of your spouse. Now, we have to understand […]

Life can be stressful, as we all know too well. It seems like everyday holds a mountain of chores, odds and ends, and ultimately, unfinished business. Whether it’s something unforeseen with the kids, a long day at work, or simply not enough hours in the day, checking everything off of a day’s “to do list” […]

Is the romance fading? Are your date nights feeling a bit boring? Want to know how to get the spark back? You’ve probably already set aside one night out of every week for a date night. But if you haven’t, it’s time to start. But as with all things, there’s more to it than that. […]