Protecting Your Marriage

New Baby, Distant Husband

“Ever since I had the baby, my husband has been distant.” In the midst of all the excitement of new baby, especially the first baby, you rarely hear expectant parents talking about how this child will change their marriage. Babies are wonderful, let’s be clear about that, but they are also one of the biggest changes a marriage will ever...

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Facebook for Couples: 8 Things to Do Today
Facebook for Couples: 8 Things to Do Today

If you've been married for more than a couple of days you've probably already figured out that communication in marriage is really important.  Being intentional about the way you communicate with your spouse sets a firm foundation for a solid relationship. The same rules apply when it comes to using Facebook once you're married.  Facebook is...

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Changes in Family Dynamics
Changes in Family Dynamics

The transition to college isn't limited to the students. Parents and siblings also experience growing pains. When the Glenny's two daughters, Courtney and Brittany, left for college, she and her husband, Dr. W. Edward Glenny, were amazed how quiet the house became. "We went for days without the phone ringing. Our food bill was cut in half and food...

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Romantic With Kids
Romantic With Kids

When there are kids in the house both time and money can seem to be a barrier to romance. When you were dating and in the early years of your marriage the clock didn't seem to race as quickly and the paycheck seemed to go a lot further. Now that you have children who take up much of your time and money, has the romance suffered? Growing up with...

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Eight Ways to Protect the Value of Your Marriage
Eight Ways to Protect the Value of Your Marriage

We take steps to protect the things we value. We teach our kids not to run into the street, we insure our houses and maintain our cars. Your marriage is easily your life's greatest investment. What are you doing to actively protect it? There have to be rules in place to protect things of value. A good illustration of this comes from the days I spent...

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