The Healing Phrase

I once sat with a couple during their argument. She was upset, and she let him have it. She accused him of several hurtful mistakes. When she paused, he admitted he’d screwed up and said, “I’m sorry.” She looked at him blankly for a moment, and...

How to Build Happy Memories with Your Guy

I have a friend who writes down happy memories on scraps of paper. She folds each one and keeps them all in a jar. When the jar is full, she sits down with a cup of coffee and reads the notes. It’s such a simple thing, but it refreshes each memory in her mind....

Create Relational Balance

It’s no fun when you realize you’re doing more for him than he’s doing for you. He could give as much as you’re giving in the relationship. It’s not that he can’t. It just seems like he’s not willing. And that’s why it...

Three Questions to Get Him Talking

Glennon Melton is a speaker and a New York Times bestselling author. Said another way, she’s someone who knows how to put words to good use. In spite of that, she used to make the same mistake many of us make. When she and her husband saw each other at the end of the...

One Relationship Risk You Should Take

Let’s talk about the risks you take in your romantic life. I’ll start with a quick story… Jill just finished a one-on-one review with her boss. She’s venting to a friend in the break room. Her boss gave her some criticism. He said she’s...

How He’ll Treat You Later

Have you ever wondered what your relationship will be like down the road? Over the course of time our true colors naturally show. But if you’re watching for it, you can get a good picture of his character early on. Even during the first few dates. The secret is...