Tip: 51: Women, if your husband is grumpy and withdrawn, try compliments, not complaints Ladies, does your man seem to be doing everything right outside of the house, but at home he is often grumpy and withdrawn? Does he seem to be pleasant to everyone but you? Does he get upset over the littlest things…
Tip #50: Husbands, when you are angry or upset with your wife and need to get some space, reassure her that “We’re okay” before you pull away – and give her a hug when you come back. — There is one fairly simple thing you as a guy can do that will dramatically increase your…
Tip #50: Ladies, think Golf Balls vs. Cinderella Balls to realize your man does want romance! Ladies: When you think of romance, what does it look like? A candlelit dinner? Getting whisked away for a night of dance lessons? Having a picnic and watching the sunset? For many women, these kinds of dates are what…
A Zero-Divorce Pre-Marital Program: A great case study for churches and couples A few months back, Jeff and I came across a highly successful model of pre-marital preparation at a church in a small town in Michigan; after seventeen years, among couples who were getting married for the first time, not one had since gotten…
Welcome to Marriage Mondays! Each Monday, join me as I share my top findings on the little, eye-opening things about men, women, and relationships that make a big difference in creating great marriages. Tip #49: Wives, if you earn more than he does, show even more appreciation As women’s earning power has changed over the last fifty years, so…
A note from Shaunti: As many of you know, we just completed the 30 Day Kindness Challenge on Valentine’s Day. This post is just one small go-forward reminder to all of us not to stop our efforts! Welcome to Marriage Mondays! Each Monday, join me as I share my top findings on the little, eye-opening…
