205: For a Long Lasting Marriage, Say This Ph...

Evie was devastated to find out her husband was in love with another woman. When she confronted him, he showed no remorse and no willingness to change. He even hung the portrait his girlfriend painted on their bedroom wall, where it stayed until Evie confiscated it. Evie tried ev ...  Show more

If your marriage feels lonely or heavy right now, you are not alone. I remember feeling the same way. I spent years trying harder and hoping for change, without knowing what would truly help. But then I learned something simple: you can't have what you want until you know what yo ...  Show more

What makes a great marriage, or even a good marriage? Today we're talking to Frances Mayes, bestselling author of the mega-hit novel Under the Tuscan Sun which has been a touchpoint for women going through any kind of life change or reinvention for nearly 30 years. Now Frances ha ...  Show more

You want fun dates with your spouse, but what if you simply don't have much time on your plate? Jay and Laura Laffoon speak with Jim Daly about how you can still make date nights a priority, even if you have a demanding schedule. Then, John asks Greg about how incremental changes ...  Show more

How do you show your mate kindness when you don't feel like it? Sean and Lanette Reed speak with Jim Daly about how all of us need grace and a chance to grow sometimes. Also, John asks Greg Smalley about how grace has strengthened his marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily. ...  Show more

When was the last time you and your spouse discussed where you want to be in 3 - 5 years? Erin Smalley addresses how a lot of couples are struggling with a sense of vision today. Also, Jim Daly speaks to Sean and Lanette Reed about how they've learned to set goals in their marria ...  Show more