Valentine Spoons?
A Welsh love-spoon tradition offers a charming reminder that marriage includes both rough and smooth seasons.
The Washcloth and The Wall
A simple fresh washcloth becomes a powerful sign of love, hope, and commitment during a difficult season of marriage counseling.
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Is Romance in the August Air?
Has romance faded? Understand how habituation affects relationships and try five practical ways to reconnect with your partner.
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The BEST Valentine’s Gift
The best Valentine’s gift may be appreciation. Learn how gratitude and clearer agreements can repair feelings of being overlooked.
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…AND a Honeymoon!
A second honeymoon revisits meaningful places and celebrates the beginning of another intentional five-year marriage.
Wedding#7
Annmarie and Joseph celebrate Wedding Number Seven with a meaningful ceremony, beloved friends, and renewed commitment.
What’s Love Got to Do with It?
Love takes many forms. Clarifying what love means to you can improve your relationships, choices, connection, and well-being.
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And Ending…and a Beginning
The ending of one five-year marriage becomes the beginning of another through reflection, renegotiation, and celebration.
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Is There Room in Your Relationship?
Is there room for your relationship amid busy lives and competing demands? Make intentional space for connection and partnership.
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Can You Fall in Love Again?
Use planning, kindness, and affectionate touch to reconnect with your partner and begin falling in love again.
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The Five-Year Marriage®, Your Partner, And Chemistry
Explore the role of emotional and physical chemistry when choosing a partner for a lasting, intentional relationship.
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Want Some Romance?
A difficult anniversary evening becomes a lesson in gratitude, flexibility, positive focus, and creating romance together.
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Tired of Hearing about Soulmates? I am!
Question the soulmate myth and explore what actually makes a long-term relationship loving, resilient, and special.
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Ignite Relationship Romance with 3 Simple Habits
Reignite relationship romance with three simple daily habits: politeness, meaningful compliments, and genuine appreciation.
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Love Isn’t Candy and Cards: It’s Partner Conscientiousness
Valentines Day cat. Small striped kitten playing with red hearts on light white blanket on bed, looking at camera. Adorable domestic kitty pets concept People everywhere think of this month as the “love month”. Sweet…
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Why Intentional Love Wins Over Spontaneous Romance
Discover why lasting romance depends less on spontaneity and more on small, intentional actions that keep partners connected.
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Reminiscing to Spark Reconnection
Use the story of how you met to reminisce, reconnect, and begin a meaningful conversation with your partner.
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An Anniversary, A Memorial, and a Reminder – Say It Now
A moving reminder to express love and appreciation now—before time, distance, or unexpected change takes away the opportunity.
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October Reflections on Love, Marriage, and the Power of Redesigning Relationships
Explore reflections on love, marriage, shared values, and why intentional redesign helps relationships grow through every season of life.
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Letting Love Rest, Root, and Renew this Winter
Earlier this week I was interviewed about long-term marriage for an article to be published in a UK women’s magazine. The journalist was particularly interested in The Five-Year Marriage and how it lends itself to kee…
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