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More insightsThe Marriage Myth; Being Loved is Not Enough
There is a deep longing we all share; to matter. Who will we matter to? My wife says she loves me. That’s important. However…, To be recognized for what I bring into the relationship, To feel valued, To be acknowledged for what I give. To be given credit where due, And to feel appreciated, is […]
Maintaining the Passionless Marriage
Your desire for each other mutes or exaggerates most challenges. You are the only one who can decide the level of love and intimacy that is fulfilling for you. 1st, Let’s understand that passion for your partner doesn’t have to naturally decline. I know this to be personally true after 19 years with my wife. […]
How Marriages Die
Everyone wants someone to love, but no one wants to love with all their heart and get nothing or very little back. The perceived imbalance of love is how is starts. It’s the cause of tremendous pain. And it teaches people that loving so much isn’t worth it. So they back off, or completely stop […]
Why Good People Cheat
You know that both men and women are cheating at about the same rates today. And you also know that secretive sexting and texting have become incredibly commonplace. Why? Think back to when you first fell in love, and remember the excitement and aliveness that you felt with your partner. They pre-occupied your thoughts, and […]
Cutting Through the BS of Unhappy Marriages
Unhappy marriages are common. It’s the pretending it’s not true that makes it stay that way. People do not destroy their marriages on purpose. No one wakes up and says, “Today’s the day I ruin my children’s happiness.” No one says, “I’m going to create lots of arguments and conflicts this week, or “I hope […]
Relationship Transforming Wisdom; Comfort vs. Cold
Want to turn your marriage around, or give it an uplifting boost? Think in terms of providing Comfort vs. Cold. You’ll really want to think about this, or you’ll miss out on one of the most relationship transforming things you can do. How you fail to interact with your partner is the very thing that […]