Are You “Spooked” About Getting Married? (Maybe you should be!)
For most people, getting married and establishing a life with that special someone is one of our greatest desires.
Keys to Confronting Well - Part II
In last week’s blog I shared the first five of ten keys to confronting well. Have you had an opportunity to practice
Keys to Confronting Well - Part I
Many people struggle with confronting well. The thought of speaking up, especially during a conflict or uncomfortable situation,
Are You Together or Unified?
You can certainly notice when a sports or business team is unified because they tend to experience a great deal of success.
Is Your Opposite-Sex Friendship a Threat to Your Marriage?
Marriage isn’t easy. If you’re married, that is not news to you. While being committed and bonded to someone
How to Be a Person of Influence - Part II
Last week I shared the first 5 tips for how to be a person of influence, so here are the 5 remaining tips.
Can You Guess What The Foundation of a Happy Marriage Is?
With Valentine’s Day upon us, our minds turn to love and romantic relationships. What do you think is the foundation of a happy marriage?
Job Stress Can Interfere with Being a Father
According to a Pennsylvania State University study, when you combine a highly demanding job together
Men and Women Have Different Social Needs
Back in the “olden days” when my children were still living at home and our main source of communication was a house phone
Do You Have a Need to be Right?
At times, wanting to be right is simply an outgrowth of healthy, good-humored competition. For example, if you are playing
How to Be Good and Angry Over Politics and Other Stuff
Man, have you seen the news lately? As if you could miss it…
It has been a brutal year, politically speaking.
Do You Listen With Your Eyes?
It was a normal night in the Towne home. I came home from work tired, hungry, and needing a safe haven to sit and be quiet.
WORDS: Key to Home Improvement
Words are vital to the expression of who you are, what you think and feel and how you relate to others
Are You Addicted to Approval?
Did you know that the less compelled you are to prove yourself to others in order to gain their approval, the more peaceful you will feel inside?
How Do I Get My Husband to Help Around the House? Part III
In my first two posts addressing the question of how to get your husband to help around the house, I talked about two key components to the answer.
How Do I Get My Husband to Help Around the House? Part II
Today I will continue to respond to Sandy’s question related to how she can get her husband to help around the house.
How Do I Get My Husband to Help Around the House? Part I
How do I get my spouse to help around the house? I’ve been married for 15 years and I still don’t know how to solve this problem. What can I do?” – (Sandy L.)
When your Spouse Wants Out of the Marriage - Part II
Last time we introduced you to the first two steps of my recommended five-step response to when your spouse wants out of the marriage,
When your Spouse Wants Out of the Marriage - Part I
“I care about you… but I’m just not in love with you anymore.” These are some of the most chilling words a person can hear,

