How to tell if a man has lost his courage

Man Up/Woman Up, Nice Guy

This is the second message in a short series aimed at husbands who stay stuck on some plateau in life and why a rare few are able to level up. This is all included in the Man Of His Word Mastermind Groups that start in August. You can learn more by clicking here. If...

How Honest Are You?

Goals and Dreams, Man Up/Woman Up

I’m beginning the process of enrollment in the Man Of His Word Mastermind groups — with new groups launching in August. No man has a good enough memory to make a successful liar. ~ Abraham Lincoln If asked, you probably will say you’re an honest person....

Don't analyze your wife

Man Up/Woman Up, Relationship Design

Originally posted on November 14, 2011. Alright fellas … if you’re anything like me, you’ve fallen victim to analyzing your wife’s emotions or problems in hopes of “fixing” them. This likely comes from the caring parts of you...

Hey Fellas: It’s just window shopping, right?

Man Up/Woman Up

I’m a regular at Panera. Its where I do most of my writing. One morning a couple of years ago, I’m typing away and notice a group of guys meeting together. The interesting thing about this is the way they were interacting with each other and those around...

Man Up: Tuck Your Kids Into Bed

Family and Kids, Man Up/Woman Up

A year ago on Simple Marriage: originally posted July 15, 2008. As the father of a 2 and a 4 year old, there are some days when I really look forward to their bedtime. When they go to bed, the house slows down dramatically and I get some time with my wife. We can sit...

Do you have your feelings? Or do your feelings have you?

Communication, Man Up/Woman Up, Relationship Design, Sex and Intimacy

photo credit: Scarleth White Editor’s Note: This post is by Simple Marriage contributor Mary Ann Crossno. Have you ever thought about the difference in the meanings of the words emotions and feelings? Most people, when asked to describe how these words are different,...