Isolation = Marriage Exposure Therapy? “My wife said she would have me for better or for worse,” our friend, Ed, said after he retired. “But not...
Ask The Therapist: How To Build Connection In Crisis
April 4, 2020
by Ted
I caught up with The Therapist to ask her about how social isolation can affect connection between couples. Actually, it was easy to catch up with...
Why Your Marriage Matters In A Crisis
Our Home is Our Base Of Operation What if your marriage is about more than just the two of you – or even your family? What if your marriage...
It’s Good Inside The Circle
Why do you love your marriage? What is it about your marriage circle that brings you joy and security – even on the days when your world is...
Why Your Marriage Is Sacred
March 7, 2020
by Ted
What if you want connection not just because your brain is wired for it but because it’s who you were created to be? Psychologists tell us about...
Your Brain Knows You Want Connection
If you’re reading this, I feel pretty safe saying that you have a deep longing to connect with at least one other human being. I’m not a genius. I...
Is This As Good As It Gets?
This is our wedding day This is the promise that we’ll stay Through the long descriptive passages Where we don’t know what to say...
What God Has To Do With Marriage
A Misunderstanding in the Men’s Room The question came at me in an unexpected time and place. I was standing in the men’s room at a church...
Why Marriage Is About More Than Happily-Ever-After
Why It Shouldn’t Surprise Us That Every Day Isn’t Awesome It may seem obvious that Gretchen and I love marriage. After all, she’s a...
The Science Of A Successful Marriage
Why do some couples thrive while others struggle? Why do even thriving couples have rough patches? Social scientists have discovered some curious...
The (Very) Short Course On Feelings
Maybe like me, you’ve had a tortured relationship with feelings. You’re in the right place. In this one short, graphic-novel-ish post, I’m going...
