The Secret to Resurrecting the Sizzle Factor in Relationship
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get back to how it was when you first got together? That sizzle…that energy…that excitement…that passion? And this isn’t just about sex. It’s not even...
View ArticleWhen the Best Action Is No Action At All
“It’s Not About the Nail” Sometimes the “fix” is just in listening. It’s more important than most men realise, because it goes against a man’s natural tendency to fix through action. Women are all...
View ArticleThe Secret to a Long, Happy Marriage from a Quarter Centenarian Couple
25 years is a long time. Last weekend Donna and I went up to Edmonton to celebrate my brother and sister-in-law’s 25th wedding anniversary. Sean and Janet were high school sweethearts. They were...
View ArticleRelationship Lessons from a Fork
Donna has a favourite fork. It actually is a really nice fork. Its heavy and sturdy. It has a wide base and long tongs. It always seems to be shiny, as if just polished. It feels really nice in the...
View ArticleWoman Brings Man to Purpose and Light
Two things stand out for us in this 1970’s hit from Gerry Rafferty. First, it speaks to the sense of purpose and focus women give men. Rafferty sings, “You brought me into the light Threw away all...
View ArticleThe Power of Connection and Dedication in a Marriage
Can you imagine, over the course of a 67 year marriage, how many opportunities there would be to be positional about something? To be right and to have your partner be wrong? The longevity of this...
View ArticleHow to Find the Ease and Comedy in Relationship
At the start of this past weekend’s Between Men and Women Couples Relationship Retreat we asked participants their goals for the weekend…what do they want for themselves and their relationship? One...
View ArticleAvoiding this Naughty ‘J’ Word Keeps Her Shining Brightly in Relationship
This one key activity can turn a woman’s “light” out and prevent her from sprinkling her magic in her marriage and the world. What is it? Judgement. In the absence of judgement…when a woman is free to...
View ArticleDo You Practice this Closely-Guarded Secret to Transforming Your Marriage?
This one trick can transform your relationship or marriage, once you commit to it. Like a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly, this secret can “shapeshift” your relationship from what it is to...
View ArticleTo Understand Women, Try This
Understanding women is a laudable, though near impossible goal for men in relationship. There’s nothing wrong with this. It’s just how it is. It’s one of those cosmic jokes that keeps life and...
View ArticleHow to Fix the No. 1 Cause of Arguments in Marriage
Here’s what you have to do to fix one of, if not THE, leading underlying cause of arguments in marriages and relationships. Understanding this single, yet critical element can make a huge difference....
View ArticleThe Critical Missing That Has Women Not Get What They Want in Relationship
Have you ever wondered why women in relationship don’t get what they want from their guy? One of the reasons is that she is focused on…well…not getting what she wants from her guy. That focus generates...
View ArticleCommitment Makes the Difference in Marriage. Here’s What It Looks Like.
If you are unsatisfied in your marriage, yet you are committed to enjoying a happy relationship, half the battle is already won. Being committed is about not giving up. It’s about valuing your...
View Article1 Day Til Purpose
Justin Bieber’s new album, “Purpose”, is being released on November 13. In pre-release interviews Bieber explains how lonely it can be on tour and that he often feels depressed. “People see the glam...
View ArticleThree Leading Causes of Stress in Marriage
What are three of the leading causes of stress in marriage, and how can you get a handle on them all at once? That’s a tall order, but with certain key understandings it’s possible. Finances,...
View Article[Video] A Happy Marriage is Ahead
Creating a happy marriage is about looking ahead. So often when things get difficult in relationship, we wish we could go back to when things were good. Of course, we can’t actually go back. Donna made...
View ArticleHappy Marriages are Built on This
Happy marriages and relationships are created by individual moments and the choices we make between those moments. The choices we make determine our experience and reflect what we are committed to. In...
View ArticleHow to Have Effective Communication in Marriage
Effective communication in marriage makes everything easier and more rewarding. Learning to ask for what you want is a key practice for sustaining a healthy and satisfying relationship. Over time,...
View ArticleHow to “Fix My Relationship” with a Simple Exercise
If you’re asking yourself, “How can I fix my relationship?”, or “How can I improve intimacy and connection in my marriage?”, try this simple exercise. Positive attention along with a good solid...
View ArticleWill This Couples Retreat Fix My Marriage… or My Partner?
Can a couples retreat fix my marriage? It certainly can if you’re committed to it! If you’re thinking about a couples retreat to rejuvenate your relationship, keep reading for an important tip that can...
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