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INSPIRATION!
A collection of articles and videos from various sources that we have chosen to educate, guide, and inspire you, no matter where you are on your marriage journey.


Strengthen Your Relationship by Getting Good At Making Up
Conflict looks like it is the biggest problem in relationships, but according to Dr. John Gottman, the amount of conflict in a...
May 31, 2021


How Conflicts Help You Understand Your Partner
Does this sound familiar? You think the conflict is about who is going to pick up your child after school. It’s going to be a simple...
May 20, 2021


The Importance of Date Night
They call it the seven-year-itch for a reason: the fact is, falling in love is really not that hard. Staying in love? That’s another...
Feb 25, 2021


Conversational Boundaries without Stonewalling
Difficult conversations can lead to flooding. Learn how to set conversational boundaries without stonewalling. During stressful times, it...
Nov 12, 2020


The Rituals in Our Marriage That Keep Us Close
Terry Gaspard identifies the six habits of happily married people. There is definitely an art and a science to successful marriage. In...
Nov 7, 2020


Relationship Growth Happens in Nature
Growing up in New England, I spent a lot of time in nature. From a young age, my parents instilled in me the value of taking time to slow...
May 16, 2019


Marriage apostolate serves couples before, after ‘I do’
In 2012, Arlene Milon met with her parish priest, then-Father Jay Donahue, to brainstorm ideas to revitalize the marriages of their parish, St. Mary of the Assumption in the Pittsburgh suburb of Glenshaw. After brainstorming some ideas, they decided to host a date night that included a Mass in which the couples would be invited to renew their vows. “We thought it was a great idea, and something never done before in our parish,” Milon said. Fifty-six couples turned out for the
Feb 14, 2019


How to Fight Fair
A great deal can be said about a relationship if the two parties involved can’t fight fair. That’s why Jackie and Bobby argue that...
Jan 15, 2019


Managing vs. Resolving Conflict in Relationships: The Blueprints for Success
In The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, Dr. John Gottman’s research proves that 69% of problems in a relationship are...
Nov 9, 2017


How a monthly date night could save your marriage
....Couples are 14% less likely to break up if they regularly enjoy a night out Married couples who have a monthly 'date night' and leave...
Sep 25, 2016


3 Steps to Reconnect When You Feel Disconnected From Your Partner
Love is cultivated during the grind of everyday life. What can you do right now to make your relationship more romantic? You could get...
Aug 26, 2016


How to Keep Your Marriage Strong During Life Transitions
Pam and Bill Farrel realized that the quality of their love was going to be determined by how they handled the changing seasons that...
May 3, 2016
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