The seven-year itch isn’t just for marriages anymore …
You are likely sitting in a life that, socially, looks very different from the one you occupied seven years ago. If you look at the “favorite contacts” […]
05
Feb
2026
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James Scott, Jr.
04
Feb
2026
The chemistry behind the social wall that makes us want to stay home …
You are sitting in your car outside a friend’s house or a community meetup, staring at your phone and looking for any valid excuse to turn the […]
03
Feb
2026
The structural collapse of American friendship and what can be done about it …
Many of us are familiar with the pervasive ache of the “loneliness epidemic,” a widespread feeling of isolation that touches countless lives. It’s a term that frequently […]
02
Feb
2026
Want a healthy brain? Don’t skip “leg day” at the gym. No, I’m not kidding …
It is common to see people at the gym find every possible excuse to skip leg day because the workouts are grueling and the results are often […]
30
Jan
2026
Before the rest of the year gets away, take a look at how the difference between a priority and a preeminent King changes everything …
The first quarter of 2026 has vanished with a speed that likely left your New Year’s resolutions gasping for air in the rearview mirror. Whether you charged […]
29
Jan
2026
Why does starting a new, healthy habit feel so difficult?
A sudden burst of ambition usually fuels the decision to make a positive change by starting a new healthy habit, but that fire rarely lasts more than […]
28
Jan
2026
How small, everyday choices to connect build a lasting intimacy …
It’s easy to assume that love is proven in sweeping gestures: a surprise vacation, a lavish gift, or a perfectly timed declaration of devotion. But decades of […]
27
Jan
2026
The Michelangelo effect can turn everyday marriage into a subtle force for change …
Marriage changes people. Over years of shared decisions, conflict, encouragement, disappointment, forgiveness, and loyalty, character does not remain static. Confidence strengthens or weakens. Patience deepens or thins. […]
26
Jan
2026
The secret to how using your brain can keep the romance alive in your marriage for a lifetime …
In the beginning of a marriage, romance is easier because you are getting to know your spouse for the first time. Every conversation and shared moment is […]
21
Jan
2026
What should a person do when their spouse rejects needed marriage counseling?
It is a gut-wrenching moment when you finally admit that your marriage is in a freefall and desperately needs professional intervention, only to have your spouse flatly […]