Happy Independence Day? Surprising ways to more intimacy (Part 2 of The Unity Series)

Happy Independence Day? Surprising ways to more intimacy (Part 2 of The Unity Series)

Happy Independence Day week!  Independence works well for nations in many ways, but can cause issues in marriage. And we’ve sadly seen in our own nation how easy it is for the United States of America to splinter when the parties within it become their own independent factions instead of fighting for that unity. So…

Happy Independence Day? Surprising ways to more intimacy (Part 1 of The Unity Series)

Happy Independence Day? Surprising ways to more intimacy (Part 1 of The Unity Series)

In a few days, Americans will celebrate the Fourth of July. With fireworks, flags, and a whole lot of barbecue, we will cheerfully commemorate our country’s heritage– our independence. What we may not realize is just how much this basic American value has shaped our relationships. Independence can be a valuable attribute in many contexts…

The Emerge Stronger Series: Learn About Yourself and Your Spouse to Navigate Money Well

The Emerge Stronger Series: Learn About Yourself and Your Spouse to Navigate Money Well

This is the 5th and final part of a series that looks at the research-based solutions to navigating this trying time in our lives and marriages—and emerging stronger. Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 here. Feel free to share this with those who might benefit! As we noted last time, one…

The Emerge Stronger Series: Come Together Around Money (It’s Easier Than You Think!)

The Emerge Stronger Series: Come Together Around Money (It’s Easier Than You Think!)

This is Part 4 of a series that looks at the research-based solutions to navigating this trying time in our lives and marriages—and emerging stronger. Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 5 here.Feel free to share this with those who might benefit! We all know that money is one of the main…

The Emerge Stronger Series: Get Emotionally Close While Being Physically Close

The Emerge Stronger Series: Get Emotionally Close While Being Physically Close

This is Part 3 of a series that looks at the research-based solutions to navigating this trying time in our lives and marriages—and emerging stronger. Feel free to share this with those who might benefit! If you listen to the pundits, the conventional wisdom is that this quarantine is fracturing marriages in an unprecedented way….