Are you feeling a bit of relational distance growing between you and your spouse? Truthfully, it happens to every married couple. There is no way that you can be completely in sync at all times in marriage. Life is too busy and complicated to ALWAYS feel close to each other. Read More…
Cindy and I (Steve) thought we’d keep things in this Marriage Insight a little lighter. If you’ve been a regular reader of our Marriage Insights over the years you know that we both enjoy humor. We’re always looking for ways to infuse a few laughs into our marriage. Laughter really Read More…
There are sooooooo many serious issues that can grab at us within our married lives, that all of the laughter and fun can sometimes get choked out. That’s what my husband Steve and I have found to be true as we look around at other couples and as we look Read More…
In the last Marriage Insight we addressed a pretty “heavy” topic. It was, Hurtful Humor in Marriage. This time we want to show you another aspect that we shouldn’t neglect. And that is Healthy Humor in Marriage. The most respected marriage experts agree. Laughing together is essential in building a “good” Read More…
Have you been with a couple where one spouse makes a cutting remark about the other? Then you see the reaction of the other spouse and he or she does NOT think this is funny. We sure have! And when it happens we’re embarrassed to be in this situation. We Read More…
It’s fun to laugh, especially together. But did you know that laughter is also important to the health of your marriage? To keep your relationship healthy, strong and growing, you just need to laugh in your marriage! That’s what research shows. And it makes sense. Steve and I find that laughing Read More…
The Bible tells us that “laughter is good medicine.” We’ve got to say that sure holds true in our married life together. After 44+ years of marriage —the ability to laugh together has been GREAT medicine for our relationship. (We may be conservative in our values, but we try to Read More…
Repeatedly we’ve reminded you of the scripture verse that says, “Laughter is as good medicine.” And that’s especially true for our marriages. You can sometimes get overly serious in life when you forget to look for humor in situation. But laughter is a simple remedy that sure helps. With some Read More…
“If you don’t laugh, you’ll probably cry.” That’s what came to mind after writing to a friend who is hurting in her marriage and then reading something sent to us that made us laugh. The laughter is like a healing balm that the Lord sent at the right time. How Read More…
Had any fun lately? Before you answer, let me quickly add: have you had any fun with your spouse lately? I know a lot of men (and women) who are having all kinds of fun. The problem is, none of the fun is with their spouse or family —and that’s Read More…
