Is the Mission Impossible?

Is a Happy Marriage a “Mission Impossible”?

Marriage Dynamics InstituteContentment, Uncategorized

Your mission, should you choose to accept it… (Cue the music) The Mission: Impossible franchise is at it again. The sixth installment of the blockbuster set of films hits theaters during summer 2018. Mega-star Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt, along with other big names as the series, which has grossed more than $2 billion worldwide looks to provide …

Two people sitting outside talking - friendship during adversity

Do You Have Friends Who Stick With You in Adversity?

Marriage Dynamics InstituteMarriage Health, Uncategorized

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity (Proverbs 17:17 NIV ). Oxford anthropologist Robin Dunbar conducted a study in 1993 in which he determined that humans are only capable of having a certain number of friendships at one time. He estimated that number right at 150. He revised the number a little with the …

This Collusion Has Got to Stop

This Collusion Has Got to Stop

Marriage Dynamics InstituteUncategorized

col·lu·sion kəˈlo͞oZHən/ noun secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others. Collusion has almost been the exclusive topic of conversation by the news media in recent weeks. Of course, we’ve been discussing it in the realm of politics and election campaigns. The banter has been endless, with as many opinions as there are commentators. …

Is Alexa the Only One Keeping Tabs on Your Marriage?

Is Alexa the Only One Keeping Tabs on Your Marriage?

Marriage Dynamics InstituteCommunication, Quality Time, Uncategorized

How are you keeping tabs on your Marriage? Mama always said if you can’t say anything nice… A story originally reported by the New York post revealed that a man in New Mexico who was allegedly beating his girlfriend discovered there were never truer words. So the couple was house sitting. In the middle of a dispute the man asked …

Photo of woman making the "Shh" sign - trust in marriage

Trust in Marriage: Stop the Leaks

Marriage Dynamics InstituteCommunication, Family, Uncategorized

Leakers have been blamed for dealing some pretty devastating blows in politics, entertainment, and business. But leaking isn’t just a problem for national security. It can also be a challenge for marital security. One place you want to be doubly sure there’s no leaking going on is within your marriage. When you tell others things about your spouse or your relationship …

Photo of pennies - Managing Money and Time

Contentment in Marriage: Managing Money and Time

Melody MorrisContentment, Money Management, Time Management, Uncategorized

Managing Money We have been attending Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University in recent weeks. Even though my husband and I have been married for 31 years, we are still working at refining this whole money management thing in our marriage. Apparently we are not alone. If this is a challenge for you, keep reading. If not, skip down to “Managing Time” …