We are not mind readers so why is it that we expect our spouses to get all Kris Angel on us and know precisely what we need from them at all times without clearly communicating what that is? Some of the best council I ever received was from our therapist soon after we got married….
Marriage
Strong Marriage Day 10 – Regular Date Night
We’ve talked about our need for a reoccurring date night and dreamt about having one for as long as we’ve had children. Unfortunately, it has taken us 10 years (and a marriage experiment!) to make it happen. It’s sad. We own it. Strong Marriage Experiment Day 10 – Schedule Regular Date Night Find a trustworthy…
Strong Marriage Day 9 – Lets Talk About Sex
Sex is one of those tenuous topics for many couples. Past abuse, health problems, porn and shame are just a few things that can complicate the experience of physical intimacy within a marriage. Instead of enjoying sex as being a place of connectivity and release, many find it to be an area that causes enormous…
Strong Marriage Challenge Day 8 – Pray Together
I realize that being in sync spiritually is not realistic for every marriage as some couples don’t share the same faith or the relationship is so fractured that spiritual intimacy takes a back seat, but for those who do have that common ground, I think it’s worth the reach. Each couple has their own story…
Strong Marriage Day 7 – State of the Union Marriage Meeting
Strong Marriage Experiment Day 7 – State of the Union Marriage Meeting Today’s challenge was to sit down and formally discuss anything and everything that has been on our mind. We are using the term “State of the Union” from renowned relationship expert Dr. John Gottman’s work to describe the meeting. He uses the term…