The Difference Between Hearing and Listening
Do you often find that you and your spouse are having the same argument over and over again? You find yourself repeating once again the...

Relationship Advice from an Aggie Football Fan
Well folks, as fall descends upon us you can be sure of three things: skyrocketing sales of pumpkin spice lattes, ill-thought out fall...
When is it Time for Professional Help?
I am often asked, “isn’t marriage therapy only for couples who are about to get divorced?” Others over time have also said to me,...
Your Next Step Toward a Better Life and Marriage
What holds you back from making changes in your life? Is it the fear of failure? The lack of energy and motivation that accompanies an...
Why Discomfort is Good for Your Relationship
Is there something in your relationship you would like to change? Or maybe something you wish had never changed from the way it used to...
Maybe You Should Get a Puppy First: Preparing for Parenthood
Maybe this is just a trend for Millennials, or maybe generations have been doing this for decades. Young couples who are just married or...

"No Taylor, They Don't Make Skis for Guide Dogs"
This was a conundrum, because we were set to go skiing in two months. Musicfest 2015 was coming up and Lauren hadn't skied since she was...

Real-Life Selfless Love
For this week’s post I wanted to pay tribute to my maternal grandparents who truly demonstrated what a loving and long-lasting marriage...

Is Your Marriage Suffering from Neglect?
When was the last time that you had a real conversation with your spouse? A conversation that did not involve the mortgage or how the...

The Bride's Guide to Handling Wedding Day Stress
Summer wedding season is in full-swing here in Texas, and brides, grooms, and their families are rushing to pull together the last few...