7 Ways You Can Make Your Marriage Better
2018 has been a mixed bag in my marriage. We had some pretty cool things happen. Like our trip to Switzerland with my youngest son Jordan. But then we also experienced some pain. Two weeks before [...]
By Don Olund
In Communication, Couples, Expectations, Healthy relationships, Marriage, marriage, Podcast, Relationships
Posted 3 Critical Expectations You Cannot Avoid Talking About
When it comes to expectations about married life this is a question in the minds of most partners. “What do you expect from me?” Have you asked this of each other? And—have you taken time to [...]
By Don Olund
Posted 5 Do’s and Don’ts of Couple Communication
When it comes to couple communication, here’s a request I get a lot. “Help us learn how to communicate right!” Sadly, many of the couples asking the question have been married for several [...]
By Don Olund
Posted 1 Thing That Sets Connected Couples Apart
What is the one thing that sets connected couples apart from others? It’s not just what they do per se. We’ve covered that in previous blogs. Things like: good communication mutual support [...]
By Don Olund
Posted 5 Things to Consider Before You Enter an Affair
About 3 years ago an unmasking happened that rocked marriages. Someone hacked into Ashley Madison’s 37 million subscriber database exposing the identities of individuals seeking an affair. AM’s [...]
By Don Olund
Posted #1 Up n Down Struggle Between Couples
I’ll begin with a disclaimer. The #1 thing I address is not heavily researched. However, in my view it is the underlying element to the problems couples identify in surveys. Problems like… [...]
What Happens When Trust is Broken in Your Relationship
Now it’s Your Turn What are you doing to maintain a level of trust in your relationship? If you broke it, what are you willing to do next to rebuild it?