“Opposites attract,” a phrase we’ve all heard, but how does this theory hold up in our relationships, particularly when it comes to our personalities? “Opposite personalities” refers to individuals with distinctly different character traits and behaviors. For example, one may be outgoing and gregarious while their partner is introverted and…

We live in a fast-paced world full of demands and expectations, which can quickly take its toll on a marriage. Recently, a wife expressed dismay that her husband was working himself to death. His demanding job required 10 to 14 hours per day, and often on Saturdays — That’s 60…

It’s not uncommon for married couples to express frustration over a lack of intimacy… Especially sexually. What do you do when things aren’t working in the bedroom? Is there such a thing as not being physically compatible anymore? Here’s the reality… Sex is a highly emotional act. It’s the pinnacle…

One of the top things many women say is they wish their husbands would be strong spiritual leaders in their homes. Yet, many men don’t know how or where to start. Many guys express they have a hard time consistently maintaining their relationship with God. Some get up early to…

I recently received a message from Sophia. She said she had been married for six years. I want to share with you her experience and ask a simple question… What is respect in a marriage? Sophia said her husband’s chief complaint is that she doesn’t treat him respectfully. Yet, in…

Many marriages were set up to fail before they even got started. Why would I say that? I’ve worked with hundreds of couples who said their relationship started physical. They were physically intimate before anything else. It’s time for the hard truth… When a relationship starts physically, it’s an inherently…

Every couple fights. Yet, some do it better than others. Believe it or not, fighting is a skill that leads to great marriages when done well. If you want to fall in love again, learn how to fight fairly. You may say, Father Don, that makes no sense at all.…

John and Jenn are like so many couples. When their church found out their marriage was in tatters, it came as a shock to everyone around them. Many openly expressed dismay. They just couldn’t believe it. On the outside looking in they were the perfect couple. They always smiled, held…