We've all heard the phrase: Happy Wife, Happy Life. And while we don't subscribe to such a basic principle of marriage in our house, that doesn't mean I don't go out of my way to put a smile on wife's face just because she's my wife. Simply put, as her husband, I want to see her happy every day. 5 Simple Things a Husband Can Do to Bring His Wife Joy In this article: … [Read more...]
Why The Phrase “Behind Every Great Man Is A Great Woman” Should Be Updated!
We've all heard the saying, "Behind every great man, is a great woman." And today with over 23% of married households in America where the women out-earn the men, the saying may need to change quickly to "Next to every great man is a great woman." Behind Every Great Man | Should Women Stay Behind? In this article: How Important the Woman in Your Life Is Picking Up … [Read more...]
Foreplay Alert: 13 Text Messages to Send Your Wife on Valentine’s Day
Valentines is right around the corner, fellas. And if you want to knock the day outta the park, then it all starts with foreplay. Not that kinda foreplay...mental foreplay. Showing your wife not only that you're thinking about her throughout the day, but showing her how you truly feel. Shoot her these 13 simple messages to set a foundation of openness and romance for your … [Read more...]
17 Reasons I’m Grateful for My Wife
Recently, after some big life transitions, my wife and I have been having trouble communicating. Maybe that's an understatement - we spend the majority of the month giving each other side-eyes through the routine conversations we need to get through the day... followed up by nights of making it blatantly obviously we're avoiding skin contact while we sleep. My mother moved … [Read more...]
2016 Has Been a Cruel, Devastating Year for My Family. But We Still Have Thanks
The minute people start stringing Christmas lights, you can't help but reflect on the past year. In 2016, we lost Muhammad Ali and Prince, my family lost three members to cancer and Trump is our President Elect. So when my mother was also diagnosed with cancer a little over a month ago, it was hard to respond with any additional shock. We were emotionally floored for sure, … [Read more...]
The Powerful Instinct That’ll See Your Marriage Through the Valleys—And It’s Not Love
Even though it may not show through my smile every day, I view my marriage as a badge of honor. I'm always proud to tell people that my wife and I have more than 11 years of marriage under our belt so far—and we're still adding time. With each new year celebrated in our marriage, I'm often reminded a piece of advice given to me earlier in life. I always reflect back to a … [Read more...]
How 3 Mothers Impacted My Life; Lessons from a Blended Family
My mother and father divorced after 15 years of marriage when I was 6. They met in Thailand early in his ARMY career, fell in love and he brought her back to his small Texas hometown in the United States. She spoke no English. They had my older brother shortly after arriving and had me six years later. Six years after that, they divorced and my brother and I chose to live … [Read more...]
My 3 Real-Life Lessons to Keep a Peaceful Home After Moving My Mom in with Us
Two months ago, my mother lost her husband to cancer. After almost three decades of matrimony and never having to pay a bill herself, she found herself alone, in debt, living in a house she could no longer afford on her social security. After I found out she had an estate sale, where she even sold her refrigerator to earn some cash, I said enough was enough. I told my wife … [Read more...]
Real Fathers Reveal What to Tell Your Sons—As Young Adults and As Toddlers—About Their Lives in 2016
Before we could mourn one senseless death, another occurred. Day after day. At least the news covered it these times. Then five more deaths. The range of emotions runs too deep. The familiarity. The sense of loss. The numbness. The anger. The silence. And regardless of how we feel, we still have to wake up and get on with our regularly scheduled adult lives because that's how … [Read more...]
3 Silly Assumptions I Constantly Make as a Married Man That’s Hurt My Marriage
After 11 years of matrimony, my wife and I have fallen into a routine of expectations. Expectations from what time we get up in the morning, to who's taking the trash out on Tuesday nights (me), to who's taking our son to his swim lessons on Fridays (her), down to what time is appropriate to even think about initiating sex. And if you're fortunate enough to have years invested … [Read more...]
A Husband Shares the 3 Major Epiphanies He Had During His Horrific 11th Anniversary
This past weekend, my wife and I celebrated our 11th anniversary. She planned the whole thing. My only responsibility was childcare for our 4-year-old son. Check. I was simply ecstatic because it wasn't up to me to plan and execute a whirlwind weekend extravaganza designed to symbolically match my enthusiasm of another year of marriage (and not to mention character … [Read more...]
It Took Betrayal, Tears and Imminent Death for Me to Finally Learn What Marriage is About
My mother is on her second marriage. The first one lasted 15 years. Her current one is going on 30. Impressive figures by modern stakes. I, her youngest son, carry 11 years under my own belt, yet she still teaches me about the power of commitment and service— especially when times get hard. Her husband of 30 years is dying. Cancer. A few days ago, his doctor informed him … [Read more...]
Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” from a Regular Married Dude’s Perspective
My wife and I weren't even planning on buying HBO until Sunday, so we can catch that Game of Thrones. But once Beyoncé's name starting blowing up in my texts and social media, we were like, "let's go ahead and start this subscription a day early because clearly Beyoncé has something she wants to say to the world and who are we to not lend our ear." And I have to admit, I … [Read more...]
Man to Man: 3 Simple Things to Remember When You Feel Like Giving Up on Your Marriage
A few years back, my wife and I were in the middle of searching for a new place to live. Our lease was up, and we had a few weeks to find a new address. We were procrastinating, but it was time to get serious with our search. One night while on the couch, we sat in another night of endless silence. The symbolic chasm seemed too deep to navigate. For years now that rift between … [Read more...]
Ladies, Here Are 3 Simple Ways to Tell If Your Fiancé is Really Ready to Marry You
Don’t be mistaken, ladies. Marriage is a big step. Just because he asked for your hand in marriage, doesn't mean he's really ready for holy matrimony. It’s sounds ridiculous, but some men willingly take their relationship to the next stage by proposing while knowing they aren’t fully committed to getting married. And unfortunately, you may be so excited about the idea of … [Read more...]