Have you ever been accused of not listening? As hard as we try to listen, we're afraid that at times we're both guilty of not listening. Not listening plays a big part in problem marriages. Counselors hear over and over again statements like: "He never listens to me." or "She doesn't understand how I feel." If poor listening is a sign of a troubled...

Commuting with four carpool buddies offers ample opportunity to chew the fat, so one day I posed the question:  What’s the difference between commitment and faithfulness? After a few rounds of debate the jury was in:  Commitment is our intent to stay in relationship with our wives; faithfulness is the practice of doing so. That said, let’s...

People are not perfect, and neither is the world we live in, so it shouldn't surprise us that our relationships aren't ideal. Conflict is inevitable in any relationship. Experts tell us that it is a part of every healthy marriage and the same holds true for dating relationships. Avoiding conflict is not the way to romantic bliss. Learning how to...

Do you still remember your first kiss? Mine was unforgettable, because it was so public and so cheeky. I still blush when I think of it. I was in grade one - in those days in South Africa, it was called Sub A. The Middle School in Ugie had organized a school concert. Not just any concert, I tell you. It was the celebration of some high point or...

Let me take you back in time to the early days of your relationship. Can you picture those days?  You meet, and you both know there's a spark of mutual interest and desire. The spark is leaping into a flame of supercharged emotions, and you're falling in love. Excitement that sets your hearts racing.   Candlelight dinners.  Long talks.  Laughter. ...

Customer Service Representative: Can you install LOVE? Customer: I can do that. I'm not very technical, but I think I am ready to install now. What do I do first? CS Rep: The first step is to open your HEART. Have you located your HEART ma'am? Customer: Yes I have, but there are several programs running right now. Is it okay to install while...

A prerequisite for a great date is that little four-letter-word, T-I-M-E! Time is our most precious commodity. Really, when you think about it, time is more valuable to a marriage than money. And we each have twenty-four hours a day, no more, no less. But we know first hand how hard it is to find time for each other. Thank goodness, it's just...