Asking For Input

If you don't get good results from doing a task but you don't ask for input from someone you trust, you won't improve or grow. You'll always win when you ask for input.

They Won't Talk

Communication is the lifeline for a growing marriage. So what do you do when your spouse won't talk? Don't condemn them. Instead, ask them questions about a topic they're interested in.

Seminars for Married Couples

Dr. Gary Chapman's seminars aren't only for married couples. Engaged couples and even single adults attend as well.

Messy Spouse

Which kind of person are you - messy or a neat freak? This can lead to tremendous frustration within a relationship. Make requests for change, not demands. Love accepts many imperfections - the things that one can not or will not change.

When Your Child Moves Back Home

What is the loving thing to do when your adult child moves back home? Establish time limits to their stay. Formulate a financial agreement. Respect the need for privacy.

Learning Communication Skills Early

The process of getting to know each other in a dating relationship requires that there be lots of communication. If one struggles to communicate, begin to develop good communication skills early on.

Small Goals are Better Than No Goals

It's not uncommon for adult children to move back home. Meet with  your child and find out what their plans are moving forward. What is their exit plan. Approach the plan step by step. Setting small goals is better than no goals at all.

Common Love Languages

The five love languages are dispersed relatively evenly between men and women. The important thing is for you to learn the primary love language of your spouse.

Age Differences

Can a wide age gap pose a problem in marrying someone? It depends on the gap. The older both individuals are, the more likely it is for the marriage to work.

The Boomerang Generation

The boomerang generation - it's when your older children leave but then move back home. This can be very challenging for the parents. Don't be afraid to talk to other parents who can share with you how they were able to handle it.