The expression “men are like microwaves, women are like slow cookers” is often uttered at marriage conferences, because it’s supposed to be very profound. Here’s what it means: Men are like microwaves. They heat up quickly. Women, on the other … READ MORE
A little while back my husband wrecked the car. I think he did it for me. You see, in our years together I have put a hole in the sliding door of our van, wrecked a friend’s bumper while denting … READ MORE
I have a confession to make. When my husband, JJ, and I got married 19 years ago, I took out the words “honor and obey” from my vows. I didn’t say I would submit to my husband either. I said … READ MORE
About a year ago my husband and I were overwhelmed with busy-ness. Two nights in a row we didn’t make love because I was preoccupied. Then I was away speaking. When I came home it was the middle of the … READ MORE
Men primarily need respect. Women primarily need love. Men enjoy spending time at things they think they’re competent in, and they love it if they see that you appreciate their abilities and efforts. They thrive on genuine gratitude, while we … READ MORE
The new year inevitably brings with it a whole pile of resolutions to make our lives better: This year, I will not yell at my children (Probable time until breakage: 2.3 days). I will not get behind on the laundry … READ MORE
We don’t have to look far to detect the reason for conflict in marriage…simply look at the ‘Toys R Us’ Christmas Catalog! The section for boys is filled with matchbox cars, swords, dinosaurs, planes and trains! The section for girls … READ MORE
What if this is all our marriage is ever going to be? I wondered. I hated to even let the thought enter my mind, but there it was. My marriage wasn’t what I thought or hoped it would be. Not … READ MORE
Do you agonize over what to get your husband for Christmas? I certainly do. Power tools scare me, tech gadgets intimidate me, and fishing stuff grosses me out. But there’s one thing that I know my husband would absolutely love: … READ MORE
Rich beauty doesn’t blossom over time unless the gardener is willing to till the soil, tend to the weeds and water each seedling as it grows. So it is with marriage. Those who stay the course with patience and humility … READ MORE