3 Steps to Take When the Wife Earns More
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3 Steps to Take When the Wife Earns More

Sam and Rachel, a couple we interviewed in our research, were navigating an income pattern that is increasingly common today: she earned far more than he did. When the kids came along, it made much more financial sense for her to remain the primary breadwinner and for him to work part-time and spend more time…

For Men Only: An Insider Tip That Could Change Your Marriage

For Men Only: An Insider Tip That Could Change Your Marriage

Guys, I’m going to let you in on a secret today that could change your marriage. It’s easier to show than tell, so watch these two short sports videos first. A while back, I came across this Instagram reel that captures former Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough (now an NFL assistant coach) watching his wife…

For Women Only Turns Twenty! My Thoughts — and Yours.
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For Women Only Turns Twenty! My Thoughts — and Yours.

For Women Only has a big birthday this month, and it feels like a good moment to look back and reflect on all that God has done. I’ll be honest, never in my wildest dreams did I think this book would succeed like it did—and help marriages succeed like they did. Twenty years and 1.7…

Building Resilience — 6 Tips to Trade Helplessness for Healthy Control  (Part 2)

Building Resilience — 6 Tips to Trade Helplessness for Healthy Control  (Part 2)

This is part 2 of a four-part series on how to root out a sneaky pattern called “learned helplessness” from our life and relationships. In part 1 , we described what this dynamic is and is not. In this part 2, we will look at how it tends to work in real life. In parts…

When Life (and Relationships) Aren’t What You Hoped (Part 3)

When Life (and Relationships) Aren’t What You Hoped (Part 3)

This is Part 3 of a three-part series on what to do when life or relationships aren’t what you wanted them to be. In part 1 and part 2 we outlined three important steps that can help us move from frustration and anguish to acceptance and appreciation. This week, we’ll apply those steps specifically to…