From Nice to Adults Only Marriage

Nice Guys and Nice Girls have been speaking up a great deal lately, both in the comments on these posts and in emails I’ve received over the past couple of weeks. Apparently, this discussion is hitting close to home. While you may not be a full blown Nice Guy or...

The Nice Guy Rebellion

We’re exploring the world of Nice Guys and thus far this seems to have resonated with several readers. To continue this discussion I want to unpack this a bit more and get into what will bring about a Nice Guy Rebellion. Nice Guys all carry with them the...

Man Up: Tuck Your Kids Into Bed

A year ago on Simple Marriage: originally posted July 15, 2008. As the father of a 2 and a 4 year old, there are some days when I really look forward to their bedtime. When they go to bed, the house slows down dramatically and I get some time with my wife. We can sit...

What Do Men Know About Women?

Yesterday quite a discussion ensued when I attempted to make light of us men. Apparently, this post struck a pretty deep cord with many of you. The main premise of Simple Marriage is that relationships, specifically important relationships, are a tool designed by God...

For Women Only: Knowing What Matters Most to Your Husband

. Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Jennifer Ryan of I Choose Change. It’s no secret that it feels like women and men speak different languages sometimes. And, as a relationship therapist, often couples will come in with one goal in mind: FIX HIM! (Or, HER!) We...