"marriage unites two people’s lives, but it doesn’t unite their brains. The good news is there are definitely ways to make it easy for polar opposites to exist".....
"Recently, I polled other women on ways to be a better wife. While I can’t assume I have all the “successful wife” answers, I’m really loving what they said".....
"Imagine you’re on the Family Feud television show. The show host steps up to you and your opponent and says: 'We asked 100 people this question, and the top three answers are on the board. What is the key to intimacy in a marriage?' I can imagine a lot of words that might race through your mind. Sexual compatibility. Time. Romance. Open Communication. Compromise. Forgiveness. Kindness".....
"If you haven’t achieved a solid sense of who you are on your own, then you are likely on a path to believe one of two lies that are guaranteed to sabotage any relationship: 1) I need this person to be complete, and 2) If this person needs me, I’ll be complete".....
"In The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, Dr. John Gottman’s research proves that 69% of problems in a relationship are unsolvable. These may be things like personality traits your partner has that rub you the wrong way, or long-standing issues around spending and saving money. Their research findings emphasize the idea that couples must learn to manage conflict rather than avoid or attempt to eliminate it".....
"More and more couples are complaining that work is always winning, that they are spending less time together, and having a harder time connecting beyond the transactional conversations. It seems like having any work / life balance is some unattainable fantasy. A recent camping trip with my kids gave me time to reflect on some practical tips you can take to start moving the needle to towards the middle".....