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3 Daily Practices to Reignite a Smoldering Sex Life

Use Your Head - How To Send Sexy Signals To Your Partner Where there’s smoke, there’s fire... You often see

What Is It About an Orgasm That Is So…

Powerful? Mesmerizing? Fulfilling? I’ve had some pretty amazing orgasms with my husband, and each time I am in awe

Finding Time for Sex

Today's post is adapted from our book 15 Minute Marriage Makeover - Refresh Your Relationship, Add Sizzle to Your Sex Life

Does He Fall Asleep After Sex? What’s That Really Mean?

I remember a time after my husband and I had just made love, and we were talking. And by we, I mean me. I was talking.

When Did You Stop Nurturing Sex in Your Marriage?

Recently, there was a big fire in a treasured old building in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. Today I again want to use the

Sexual PDA: Better to Give AND Receive!

It's that time of year when you're making the rounds of parties for Christmas and the New Year. Maybe you're even hosting

When You Crave Sex More Than He Does

I am a wife with a high sex drive. Some people would say that trait puts me in an incredibly small minority. But word

Should You Have to Talk Yourself Into Sex?

So let's say you don’t really like sex in your marriage. You maybe even would go so far as viewing it as a "necessary evil"

5 Ways to Heal After Your Spouse’s Pornography Addiction

For some, pornography might not seem like a big deal—who doesn’t look at it? But the truth is pornography is addictive

4 Ways to Support Your Spouse Working from Home

Many people enjoy the opportunity to work remotely from home, and it has become an increasingly more popular setup over

6 Ways to Continue Pursuing your Spouse When Marriage Gets Tough

We know that sometimes those vows don’t feel like they stuck very well, you might feel like they were an overpromise,

How to Confront Your Husband About Flirting (without Starting a Fight)

4 Inspired Ways to Get the Respect You Deserve Is a woman flirting with your husband at work? Or maybe he’s the

The Often Overlooked Factor That Has The Biggest Impact on Your Relationship

Have you ever known a couple that has huge arguments and blow-outs, but is also so in love that they couldn’t live without

5 Ways to Stop Arguing with Your Spouse

Stop arguing with your spouse...if only it were so simple! Let’s face it…communication is very complex. It’s

The Time to Work on Your Marriage is Now!

No one expects the honeymoon to last forever. No surprises there. We all know that even when you work on your marriage

3 Powerful Marriage Exercises You Can Do in 15 Minutes or Less

I’m sure you know how it goes. You feel like you just don’t have the time or energy to work on your marriage, let

How to Set a Vision for Your Dream Marriage

If you haven't set a vision for your dream marriage (or haven't for a long time), you're in for a real treat. Humor me

Kids Need to See a Positive Example of Marriage Through You

If you need one more reason to make your marriage a priority now and stop waiting for some distant, perfect time, be an example

A Creative Date Idea for Parents: Ask the Kids

When you’re a parent with young kids, it can be difficult to carve out time to spend with your partner. You might be

Try a Cooking Class Date with Your Spouse

In a recent post, I shared a way to reconnect with your spouse while staying home on date night. This time, you're going

A Unique Gift Idea for Your Spouse: Gold-Dipped Roses

Roses have different meanings, depending on their number and color. A single, gold-dipped rose conveys any sentiment, though. Whether

A New Way to Spend Date Night at Home

Would you ever consider having a special date night at home? Think back for a minute and remember where you were the first

45 Unique Love Language Ideas for Your Spouse, Your Kids…and Yourself

Learning your partner’s love language is a great way to foster a healthy, long relationship. It can be frustrating when

Relax! How A Few Minutes Of ‘Me Time’ Can Make You A Better Wife

When you’re stressed and in a constant battle with your to-do list, the last thing on your mind is your relationships. After

4 Gift Ideas Your Sweetheart Will Love

Having a special person in your life can make you feel happier and more content. Going through life alone is less than

Great Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Her That Last Forever

Bouquets are gorgeous, but how long do they last? These great Valentine's Day gift ideas for her are all about longevity

7 Bedtime Routines to Get Your Marriage Glowing

Some people believe that the day actually starts with the evening before, and this is not a bad way of looking at life. Having

Why Does Marital Status Affect Car Insurance Rates?

Auto insurers measure how much of a risk you pose against a number of factors. These include demographics, location,

3 Keys to Winning with Money in Your Marriage

“Always remember that you are a team. God has made you to work together. By combining your individual perspectives

Should Married Couples Have Joint or Separate Bank Accounts?

Do you and your spouse use a single, joint checking account? Or do you choose to keep separate bank accounts? Have you

Managing Finances in Marriage: The Happy Couple’s Guide to Success

Arguing about money is such a common problem in marriage that it’s almost a cliché. While couples certainly fight about

4 Marriage Money Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Money problems are one of the top reasons that marriages end in divorce, yet unfortunately, most engaged and newly married

How to Pay Off Student Debt as a Couple

So, you are married now, congratulations! You're about to experience a wonderful ride. If you are like most people, you

7 Reasons Every Smart Couple Needs a Side Income (and How to Get One)

How would your family benefit from an extra $250, $500 or even $1,000 every month? In this post, I want to share why

Top 5 Ways Newlyweds Can Combine Their Resources

Now that the wedding bells have rung, the preacher has pronounced you man and wife, and the honeymoon is over, it’s time

6 Essential Home-Buying Tips for Newlyweds

Buying a home is one of the first financial decisions you and your spouse will make. Since it is a major life decision

4 Key Areas to Focus On as an Engaged Couple

Relationships, like life, are complex. What works for one couple may not work particularly well for you. Everyone’s

How College Students Can Make a Long Distance Relationship Work

What happens when sweethearts have to split up to attend different colleges hundreds of miles apart? Can they deal with

How To Deal With A New City, A New Spouse And A New Life

Your long distance engagement has led to a decision to move to a new city for your new spouse. While it’s certainly

The Real Secret to a Happy Marriage…and 2 More Marriage Myths Debunked

From the minute a couple gets engaged (and sometimes before), they start hearing marriage myths. Well-meaning or not,

5 Marriage Preparation Questions to Ask About Children

I have to believe that most engaged couples think of children the same way my (now) wife and I did way back when before we

7 Questions You Must Ask Your Wedding Photographer Before Hiring Them

When planning your wedding, there is so much you need to take care of - from caterers, to the venue, the honeymoon and of

4 Wedding Buffet Table Setting Ideas That Work

Eating is a pretty simple event, isn’t it? You sit at the chair, place the table napkin on your lap, grab the food from

How to Know if You’re Ready to Say “I Do”

Many people dream of getting married to “the one”, but how do you know when you and your partner are ready to take the

Getting Engaged – Romantic Surprise or Planned Event?

The classic scene from every jewelry store commercial or romantic comedy has the suitor dropping to one knee to present a

How to Proceed After Learning of Your Spouse’s Porn Addiction

Finding out that your spouse has been compulsively viewing porn in secret can be devastating. Whether or not you come

5 Steps to Try Before Even Considering Divorce

When marriages are going through a rough patch, it can be tempting to feel defeated and consider filing for divorce. This

Take Your Marriage Seriously

Imagine you’re 45 and in pretty good shape. You exercise several times a week, eat more 4 - 5 servings of fruits

Marriage Therapy at Home?

As you can imagine, I'm a big fan of utilizing technology to improve our lives. This is especially true in our relationships

How I Fought To Save My Marriage and Won

If you and your husband decide to a trial separation, just be prepared for comments from others. They will assume. They

5 Reasons to Tell Her You Struggle with Porn

This is a very important guest post about a topic that needs much more attention. Thank you to Mark Chamberlain, Ph.D.

5 Ways to Keep Work Stress from Straining Your Marriage

We’ve all been there. You have a stressful day at work and you come home feeling down, angry, worried or on edge. The last

How to Help a Spouse with a Gambling Problem

Is your spouse currently dealing with a gambling problem, and you can’t figure out why they’re behaving the way they

Tending the Garden: A Springtime Analogy for Making Marriage Work

As the weather gets more temperate and lovely here in Texas, my husband and I have been spending more time outside tending

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