Building Better Marriages
Changing the World One ‘Little House’ at a Time
Statement of Faith
We believe that God created man and that He created them male and female. As such He created them different so as to complement and complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. Therefore, we perform and mentor marriages in accordance with Biblical guidelines. (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4-6; John 4:16-18; Romans 1:18-32; 1 Corinthians 5:11, 6:9-11. 6:18-20, 7:1-3 and 7:8-9; Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 5:3-7; 1 Timothy 1:9-11)
Your Quintessential Guide to Quality Time
Quality time with your spouse – what would your relationship be without it? While it can sometimes seem like a luxury amidst your busy lives, it’s actually a vital ingredient for a marriage that stands the test of time. Why is it so important? For one, spending...
8 Tips to Revitalize Your Conversations
There’s something to be said for being comfortable enough with your spouse that you don’t mind sitting in companionable silence. It doesn’t feel awkward. Neither of you feels obligated to fill the space. You’re content just being together. On the flip side, your...
How to Listen Without Getting Defensive
How to Listen Without Getting Defensive Here's the key to listening non-defensively. By Kyle Benson (The Gottman Institute) Understanding your partner requires the capacity to listen. Really listen. Couples are advised to hear each other’s complaints without feeling...
The Do’s and Dont’s of Disappointment
Disappointment is pretty much a part of life. Maybe you’re disappointed in a movie you had high hopes for or in the way your homemade cheesecake turned out. You might feel displeased for a short period of time, but it’s nothing you’ll lose sleep over. Other times,...
6 Reasons to Have a Weekly Family Meeting
https://www.prepare-enrich.com/blog/6-reasons-to-have-a-weekly-family-meeting/ Establishing a weekly family meeting can have a lot of great benefits for both individual members and the family as a whole. Here are 6 reasons to start one: Did you have family meetings...
6 Types of Rituals to Maintain in Your Marriage
Is that quick goodbye kiss before you part ways in the morning really critical to the success of your marriage? It might seem small and inconsequential, but in the context of relationship rituals, it can actually be quite meaningful. Much research has shown that...
5 Ways Curiosity Improves Your Marriage
When you think about being curious, what comes to mind? Cats? Kids? George? All joking aside, curiosity is a trait that we don’t often put a lot of thought into, especially as adults. While some people are naturally more inquisitive than others, striving to be more...
5 Projects to Take on Together
Do you have a list of projects on your mind at all times? There’s the self-initiated ones that just never seem to get done. The unwanted-yet-necessary ones that pop up unexpectedly. The pipe-dream projects that only live in your head and the should-do’s that hang over...
4 Ways to Get Out of A Marriage Funk
Do you ever feel like your marriage is in a funk? It’s sort of the equivalent of when you’re in a bad mood, but you can’t quite put your finger on why. Maybe you’re both crabby and short with each other a lot lately, you feel like you’re speaking different languages,...
5 Reasons to Give Back Together
This time of year, we talk a lot about gratitude and thankfulness, which are great concepts to keep top of mind year-round. Research has shown that feelings of gratitude alone can have positive effects on a person’s wellbeing. But that doesn’t mean it has to stop...