How is Self-Awareness Beneficial in Marriage?
What do these two marriages have in common?
He speaks to her with a harsh tone every time he is lacking sleep. Over time, his wife avoids him and shies away from connecting with him when he is tired. He has no idea why she recoils at certain times, which only fuels his anger.
How Does Your Family of Origin Affect Your Marriage?
“FOO” was a common abbreviation we were trained to use in marriage and family therapy. FOO stands for “family of origin.”
How does your FOO impact you?!
Marriage: Foundational Questions to Promote Connection
By our second date, I knew Mark Dugger was the person I would get to someday marry. Six months later, he put a ring on my finger during his epic proposal.
Three Friendship Lessons My Mama Taught Me
How satisfied are you with your current friendships? How would you describe the type of friend you are longing for? What words would you use to label the type of friend you are?
Fun Monthly and Yearly Marital Enrichment Habits
Last week, we got to talk through my favorite daily and weekly marital habits. These simple practices lay a great foundation for growing together in your marriage. If you missed that article, you can read it here.
Fun Daily and Weekly Marital Enrichment Habits
Have you ever listened to Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner lay out their formula for intimacy? It is actionable, research-based, and fun to implement!
10 Recommendations for Enjoying Sex More in Marriage
Did you remember what you wanted to do when you were little?
I tossed around the idea of becoming a teacher or pursuing something to do with business . . .
Then I learned you could get paid to listen to people talk about their marriage and try to help them!
Our Valentine’s Day Tradition
Early on in marriage, Mark and I were living in California, each earning $10 an hour, and still committed to maintaining the rhythm of Tuesday night date nights that we implemented only a few weeks into our dating relationship.