Positive Impact

A listener wrote to express her appreciation for Dr. Gary Chapman's book The 5 Love Languages. It's had a profound impact on her marriage. Learn your spouse's love language, then speak it often!

Distracted

Why does my husband say "I love you' but is distracted by other women? The words "I love you" can be cheap if he chooses to violate your marriage covenant. Focusing his attention on other women is not love - it's a lack of commitment.

Finances

When it comes to finances, it's critically important for couples to work out their spending priorities together. Handling your finances individually will lead to divisions.

A Child's Appearance

It really shouldn't matter how your child chooses to creatively express themselves in their appearance.  Those things are minor. It's more important that you focus on their heart.

Expressing Love

When is the last time you expressed your love to your spouse with a gift? Learn how to be creative in keeping your romance alive. Your gifts don't have to be expensive, but they need to be thoughtful.

Words of Affirmation

How can you speak words of affirmation to your spouse when it doesn't come naturally to you? If you grew up not hearing words of affirmation, it'll be difficult to speak them to others. The key is discovering and learning to speak their love language.

Parent or Friend?

You are your child's parent first and foremost. Not only are you their parent, but you can also be their friend. Just don't make that your priority.

Dream Killer

When you're spouse expresses a desire to accomplish something important to them, encourage them to fulfill their dream. Don't be a dream killer.

Apology

How do you make a meaningful apology? Don't just tell them you're sorry. Tell them what you're sorry for.

Compliments

Words of affirmation are powerful communicators of love. Complements stimulate complements.