Unprecedented times The only thing more viral than COVID-19 may be stress—both at home and in our collective psyche. Practically overnight, our way of life has altered, with little time to on-ramp. Work and health concerns abound, and soon we will all look like masked bandits entering our grocery store for what has become an…
February 14 is just around the corner. If you’re a planner, you probably already have some ideas about how you want to celebrate your love. For everyone else, I’ve put together some ideas that don’t cost much/if anything, grouped by Love Language categories (you’re welcome). But, the first question is, do you know your partner’s…
Here’s a fun fact about me: I LOVE celebrations. I’m up for any excuse to pop a cork, but especially those times that celebrate the people I love. The ones who have shaped me, for better or worse, into the woman I am today. Can long-term marriage be happy? Today I celebrate 40 years of…
How happy would you say you are currently? And then thinking about the holidays ahead, black Friday ads, family time, expectations…does it go up or down? Despite what we will hear incessantly for the next 2 months, things don’t really make us happy. Not a bigger house, more cooperative spouse, or your boss less of…
Anniversary Milestones Anniversary milestones are important times to pause and reflect on marriage and life. Ryan & Amy, our middle son and his wife, recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary. I thought it would be fitting to highlight some of the ways they have intentionally focused on their marriage, forging a partnership that is joyful,…
Many believe that the rate of divorce is higher in entrepreneur marriages, though statistics are hard to find. If there is something to learn from those who have experienced divorce, let us learn from their lessons. Startups affect the whole family I sat down with Luke (identity changed for privacy), an entrepreneur whom I met…
If you’ve been in the grocery store since Christmas, you know from all the pink and red hearts that Valentine’s day is coming. Retailers make sure we know 7 weeks out, so no excuses being surprised come February 14! For some couples, there are maybe 2 days each year when they are intentional about their…
I know some people like to create elaborate systems to set and track goals (think, bullet journal—stresses me out just thinking about keeping up with 6 different colored pens). But if you want a QUICK way to get some momentum going in your marriage, this is for you. I came across this great tool here–thank…
I have a challenge for you that want a happy marriage. An alternative this season to the lure of the incessant advertisers and retailers, trying to convince us we don’t already have what we need to be happy. What would our lives be like if we practiced gratitude as a regular habit? More specifically, what if…
Of all the habits we might develop to have a healthy marriage, loving our spouse seems like it would be the easiest, right? Love brought us together, so why should it be something we have to pay attention to? I once had a client inform me, “I told my wife I loved her the day…