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Marriage: Q & A with Dr. Dave & Donalyn Currie—Problems with the “Ex”
My husband and I are both on our second marriage. Our problem is his ex-wife. She's always in his face, whether it's about the kids, or money...if it's not one...
Marriage: Marital Mayhem
Four Principles Guaranteed to Mess Up Any Good Relationship From over three decades of working with couples, four principles have repeatedly surfaced as part of those marriages that fell apart. While...
Marriage: Q & A with Dr. Dave & Donalyn Currie—Out with the Boys…Again
My husband and I have been married just over a year. The problem I’m having is that my husband is spending too much time with his friends. Almost every night he’s...
Marriage: Negotiating Tips for Sexpectations
A Couple Discussion Guide Suggestion: Why not take these 3 sets of questions about sexual expectations in your marriage to talk through on 3 separate dates, walks or late night discussions?...
Marriage: All Work, No Play
Q & A with Dr. Dave and Donalyn Currie We've lost the fun in our marriage. I feel like our relationship is all work and no fun. On the rare...
Marriage: Our Top 10 Tips for Resolving Conflicts in Relationships
Attitude is key; you must want to resolve the conflict. Willingly put your heads and heart together to solve the problem. 1. Agree that problems are a normal part of all...
Marriage: Romantic Aptitude Quiz
Instructions: Score yourself on the following romantic gestures toward your mate. As well, if you are brave, give them a copy to rate you. Talk out your answers and grow. Have...
Parenting: Overcoming Parenting Panic
Facing the Fears of Raising Children in the 21st Century Parenting is not for the faint of heart. Things have changed a ton since you were raised. It’s a really difficult...
Marriage: What Kissing Does for Your Marriage
What’s in a kiss? Far more than what meets the lips. Regardless of which part of our mate’s face or body receives attention, the puckering and pressing of the lips conveys...
Marriage: Boundaries to Protect Your Marriage
Only the strong survive. Marriages make it with boundaries. Bravely discuss these statements with your mate and determine if they are worthy of committing to as a couple. You will prevent...
Marriage: Sex ~ Now You’re Talking!
A Couple Discussion Starter 1. Set up a DATE to talk about only your sex life. Outside the bedroom Without interruptions Don’t be in a rush 2. Be willing to HONESTLY...
Marriage: Emotional Abandonment
When Your Spouse Shuts You Out As a counselor, it’s a complaint I hear regularly from people desperately looking for help for their empty marriages. If any of these lines feel...
Marriage: Q & A with Dr. Dave & Donalyn Currie—Husband Not into Sex
So often I hear about how much men need sex, but my husband has no interest in sex. The only time we make love is when I initiate it. Is there...