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FF: The Marriage Benefits of Margin
Im about halfway through the book Margin now, and I can promise youre going to be hearing a lot about this idea from me. In fact, I just added a Margin category for the blog. This is not a new idea for me. I...The post FF: The Marriage Benefits of Ma
Cultivating Meaningful Friendships: A Pathway to Happiness and Health
Were talking about friends, and the fact that a growing number of men dont have the friendships they need to be happy and healthy. When I say friends, what do I mean? I have a lot of friends around the country who I enjoy,...The post Cultivating Meanin
The Alarming State of Male Friendship in America
Last weekend, I attended a mens retreat with a group of men from my church. The theme was friendship. The first speaker addressed the sad reality that most men dont have enough friends, and possibly no close friend. And its getting worse at a...The po
Greet Your Wife Like You’ve Been Apart for Days
I spent Friday, Saturday, and much of Sunday at a mens retreat. When I got home, Im sure I gave my wife an extra big hug. What would happen if you greeted your wife like youd been apart for days every time you reconnected?...The post Greet Your Wife L
Turning Off the Turn-Offs: The Key to Better Sex
I dont recall where I saw it, but I read some sexpert saying working on the turn-ons isnt enough. We need to turn off the turn-offs. I think thats brilliant. I also suspect its not obvious to most men. Turn-ons affect us very powerfully....The pos
FF: Remembering the Longing for a Wife: A Call to Appreciation and Gratitude
Then the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. So the LORD God caused a deep...The post FF: Remembering the Longing for a Wife: A Call
Marriage is Like the TARDIS: Bigger and Wilder Than You Expect
If youre not a Doctor Who fan, the blue box in the image is the Doctors time travelling spaceship. When you step into the TARDIS, youre in for a wild ride and the adventure of your life. Crazy things will happen, and there will...The post Marriage is
What Makes Marriage Fantastic: A Personal Perspective
A comment on my When You Just KNOW it Can Be Better post asked what specifically makes marriage fantastic for me. The fellow went on to say he hoped it would give him areas to target in his marriage. I’ve been turning that over... The post What Makes Marr
Thanking Your Wife for Doing “Her Job”
Yesterday, when my wife finished the dishes, I thanked her for doing them. And not just for doing them then, I thanked her for doing them all the time. Weve agreed thats her job (I do the cooking these days) but I still wanted...The post Thanking You
No, A Vibrator Won’t Ruin Sex
If youve followed me for long, you know Im all for couples using vibrators to make sex easier or better for women. Of course, Ive had some push back on that. Some find it sinful, although they cant quite find a verse to support...The post No, A Vibra