Recovery is what makes a great marriage!

Communication

Can you handle the tough conversations? There are many tough talks that happen in marriage. Being able to recover from them is the key to addressing them. You may not react well initially, or during the conversation. You may get defensive, attacking, or critical...

Brave Listening

Communication

“When we can acknowledge that and make room for that and accept that that is part of the human experience, then we can sit with someone and we can hold space for them and be present with them without feeling like we have to do something to make them feel...

How 5 Minutes A Day Can Help Your Connection

Communication

In this week’s episode, Dr. Wyatt Fisher joins me to discuss the importance of constructive feedback in marriage and how to give and receive it effectively. “Conflict is the price we pay for intimacy. And so if you’re wanting to have a deep...

Communication in Marriage

Communication

Over 7 years ago I was a guest on the show Mad About Marriage. Below is a segment of the episode where we discussed communication in married life, and the struggles that can happen.

Our Newest Marriage Tool: The State Of Our Union

Communication, Relationship Design

  Many years ago while Pam and I were at dinner on an anniversary night we began discussing the state of things in our marriage. Where we’ve been, where we’re heading, what’s good, what are the growth areas, etc. This became a regular...

Communication and Quality Time, Part 3

Communication

Part three of my conversation with Denis Merkas of MELT, Couples Massage Courses. The final installment of his “Interview with Family Therapist” on a few more things about communication. Hope you’ve enjoyed the series. Head’s up: This video has a few...