Many married couples eventually discover that they have built a life together that is rich in responsibilities but surprisingly poor in movement. Their calendars revolve around work, […]
In 1910, Leo Tolstoy crept out of his house in the middle of the night to escape Sophia, his wife of forty-eight years. By this time, their […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The day-to-day management of a household can easily become a substitute for an actual relationship. It is possible to be experts on the family schedule, the budget, […]
Your spouse’s inner world is a shifting landscape that requires a detailed, ever-evolving “map” to navigate. Dr. John Gottman, a premier researcher in marital stability, calls this […]
That great writer, Source Unknown, once observed, “If we love one another, nothing, in truth, can harm us, whatever mischances may happen.” This profound sentiment finds its […]
She watches her husband from across the room as he dismisses her silent prayer, the words seemingly swallowed by the noise of the television. The spiritual chasm […]