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Jun 19
5 min

9 Ways to Keep the Romance Alive in Marriage

We truly believe in and honor the beauty of marriage as something that is a privilege, a choice, and a blessing. No one ever said marriag...

Dec 2, 2019
4 min

5 Reasons to Hire a Professional Officiant

When it comes to wedding officiants, we often see family members and friends take this position in a wedding celebration. While we love t...

Aug 5, 2019
5 min

Splitting Chores and Household Responsibilities with your Spouse

Just the word “chores” makes us want to cringe. It’s literally defined as “an unpleasant but necessary task,” and splitting up household ...

Jun 18, 2019
4 min

Does it Make You Uncomfortable to Talk About Sex?

“Let's talk about sex, baby. Let's talk about you and me. Let's talk about all the good things And the bad things that may be. Let's talk...

Mar 23, 2019
2 min

To Join, or Not to Join - Considering Finances in Marriage

For some people, the idea of a joint bank account feels terrifying, like losing your independence, while others can’t imagine getting mar...

Feb 9, 2019
4 min

The Surprising Key to a Happy Marriage

I have a secret to tell you, and it may be counter-intuitive if you’re a fan of rom-coms: Your spouse shouldn’t be the source of your hap...

Dec 22, 2018
4 min

Managing Expectations About In-Laws

It seems like every movie stirs up the idea that relationships with the in-laws are never easy – either she’s stealing their baby boy, or...

Sep 29, 2018
4 min

Having and Raising Kids

In previous generations, there was no question about whether or not a couple would choose to have kids after getting married - “first com...

Aug 11, 2018
8 min

Checking Your Emotional Baggage at the Door

As we travel through life, we begin collecting memories and experiences that influence who we are, for better or worse. These celebration...

Jun 2, 2018
5 min

Setting Goals & Dreaming Together

In the beginning of your relationship, you and your partner were always learning about each other and sharing hopes and dreams for the fu...

Apr 21, 2018
5 min

Discovering and Discussing your Marital Expectations

Whether you realize it or not, you are preparing to go into your marriage with a laundry list of expectations about your soon-to-be spous...

Feb 10, 2018
3 min

The Money Talk

No one really wants to talk about money, especially when you’re in the middle of falling in love or planning a wedding. There are a milli...

Jan 27, 2018
4 min

8 Reasons Couples Should Do Premarital Counseling

Many couples have preconceived notions about premarital counseling and may even believe that the only reason to endure counseling before ...

Dec 2, 2017
5 min

Conflict Resolution in Marriage

For many couples, planning a wedding is a huge undertaking, and it’s likely the first major project you’ve worked on together. There is m...

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