marriage advice

Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say

by Dr. Jackie Black Part 1 in a 4-part series on boundaries in relationships   Most of us know how to speak. Many of us have never learned how to communicate. Recognize that clear, accurate and understandable verbal and non-verbal language is essential for marriage, committed relationships, friendships, business relationships and virtually all other kinds […]

World Kindness Day 2020: 25 ways to be kind today

By Katia Hetter, CNN It’s World Kindness Day today, Friday the 13th. Wait, is that a joke? Friday the 13th? Maybe it seems like there is no time to be kind. The world, however, seems to be crying out in pain. It’s hungry and war-torn, with icebergs melting, animals going extinct and a pandemic killing […]

Caring for our Couple Relationship: Working as a Team

By Carl and Nancy Terry When it comes to household tasks and family responsibilities, we are a team.  Who does what in your household or family?  How do you decide?  Does it change? Early on in our marriage when Carl and I were both working, we divided our household tasks. Initially, I thought my tasks […]