Loving Memory of a Great Marriage

“In loving memory” usually denotes someone has died. But that is not exactly the case as I want to make some comments in loving memory of my husband —Tony McWilliams. Tony is alive and well and today we are celebrating. Though my husband lives, he has died to himself on Read More…

The Power of Praise in Marriage – MM #173

There is a lot of power in praising and affirming one another. Why is it that as married couples we often forget that affirming our spouse is more effective than criticizing or complaining? It’s as if we think that continually criticizing our spouse will somehow “inspire” him or her to Read More…

Guard Your Heart – Don’t Get Involved With a Jerk

The above title might seem obvious. Why wouldn’t you guard your heart from getting involved with a jerk or jerkette? Who in their right mind would go out to get involved with someone like that? There are those who appear to be obvious jerks or jerkettes (or “losers” —meaning, you lose Read More…

The Difference Between Love and Infatuation

What is the difference between love and infatuation? “Real love involves commitment to the other person… infatuation doesn’t. “Real love is more about how I can show I care for the other person… infatuation is more about how the other person makes ME feel. “True love is based on really Read More…