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…
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…
“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…
The Bible tells us “laughter is as good medicine” —and it is. Laughter actually causes a cleansing within. There are all kinds of medical benefits to laughing. So it’s our aim to possibly put a little medicine into your day today. This is to help you medically and hopefully brighten Read More…
Who says you can be married over 45 years and not learn something new about your spouse? (I don’t know who said it, but someone must have.) Yes, it’s possible to be married that long and be still learning new info about each other. Just recently I learned something new Read More…
We just received an e-mail from the Romantic Vineyard ministry that reminded those who subscribe to their service, to “Laugh! That’s right …don’t forget to laugh. It can be a lifeline to your marriage relationship. How easy it is to forget that! Victor Hugo said, ‘Laughter is the sun that Read More…
