You hit the Pause Button on your marriage. I get it. You didn't realize you were doing it, and didn't know it was a problem. You just thought you were dealing with life -- the kids, a career, activ

Yes, this is the #1 thing people request in therapy. And no, fixing it will not fix your marriage. - This is part rant, part warning, and part explanation. Because, communication skills has somehow b

For awhile, I have been answering listener-submitted questions, and continue to do so in this episode (if YOU want to ask a question, send it to podcast@savethemarriage.com). - This week, I respond to

Where could your efforts fail? - Those are the failpoints. They can trip you up and make you think nothing will work in your efforts. - But let me be clear. They are potential failpoints. They are no

When I started this podcast over 10 years ago, I wondered how far we would go. Well, here we are on episode 500, with over 5.25 million downloads to far. And at the same time, I celebrate 58 years on

Let's just say that the bumper sticker, "I used to be cool," has nothing to do with me. I was not cool. I was more the nerdy kid. And to be honest, I'm not sure I have really outgrown that. - In my te

Sometimes, just a hint or trick will do it. Maybe you want a trick or hint for an online game. Or even a trick for a better pancake. A hint for a better pushup. - But hints and tricks wont work fo

Your marriage is in trouble, and you know you need help. But what type of help? And how do you know if it is the right help for your marriage? Tough question. And I can't answer it. - But I can hel

I know. I say it all the time. Connection is crucial -- even critical -- for the health and survival of your marriage. - But what if there is a trap... a Connection Trap? - Guess what? - There IS! - O

The Pause Button. You didn't know you hit it. But you probably did. - "We'll get back to each other after the kids/ promotion/ travels/ hobbies/ events/ friends... (well, you get the idea)." - AFTER