I'm sure that we could agree that a strong marriage is one that is based on true love. But, how do you "love" someone? How is it that you really do that? For many people, if you take away the sexual aspect of love, what’s left in their mind is so ambiguous, abstract, and ethereal that there’s really nothing left for them to take action on. Consequently, there’s not nearly enough “loving” going on in way too many marriages. So, let me give ...

1. Keep your mind on your main goal, which is to have a happy marriage. Say and do what will enable you and your spouse to have a happy marriage. Avoid the opposite. Everything else is commentary. 2. Keep asking yourselves, What can we do to have a happy, loving atmosphere in our home? 3. Focus on giving, rather than taking. Say and do as many things as possible to meet your spouses needs. 4. Keep doing and saying ...

When my daughter got married I thought about buying her husband a book of mother-in-law jokes. After all, whenever you hear someone say "mother-in-law" you expect it to be accompanied with a loud groan. No, we don't have a good reputation in our culture, and probably for good reason. However, if you're a mother-in-law, or expect to be one someday, here are a few tips that might help you win the war against our common stereotype. Be a Cheerleader I think I ...

Let's admit it no marriage or relationship is perfect, they all have their shortcomings. Many women and men complain how they want to change their partner's habits or looks. Some women complain how there husbands do not want to go out for a drive or to the movies. Some women have concerns about the way they dress or talk in public. “don’t do this” the constant nagging, by wives to their husbands and vice versa creates a havoc at houses. This ...