Couple Relationships
A Letter To Expecting Mothers Who Have Experienced Previous Loss
Dear expecting momma, Let there be no cliches attached when I say this- you are a warrior. You are embarking on one of the toughest yet somehow natural journeys you
Advice from Your Big Brother
When my little sister got married I thought for weeks about advice I could share with her. I wrote down ideas from time to time as they came to me and
Being Grateful and Still Human
I always read the story of the ten lepers and heard about the one that came back to thank Christ for healing him and thought, “are you kidding me?” The
What Does Gender Have To Do With It?
When I was five years old my little sister was born. I was thrilled and adored her. I would climb into her crib and pretend to read with her and
Chasing the Sunlight in our Marriage
This is a story about sunflowers. Did you know that sunflowers follow the sun throughout the day? In those early days, they follow the sun with their giant heads faithfully.
Conflict Resolution in Relationships
In today’s world, conflict is a word that sends most people into a quick panic. It seems like conflict is everywhere, and it is something people want to avoid at
Faithful & Fantastical Long Distance Intimacy
I’ll never forget the way my heartbeat stopped when a friend first asked me for long-distance sexual intimacy advice. Her husband was tasked to deploy soon, and they were trying
Same Couple. Same Religion. Different Ways of Practicing.
I think a lot of times we talk about how difficult it is for two partners to claim different religions or beliefs, but we don’t often talk about how within
Experiential Assignments for Making Married Couple Friends
If you have taken Tammy Hill’s Marriage Preparation course, then you are familiar with experiential assignments. For those who did not have this privilege, let me explain. Experiential assignments are
Widowhood on Valentine’s Day
My late husband, Mark Mulford, was buried on February 13, 2002. The next day, Valentine’s Day, I was bombarded with flowers, cards, and a lovely private in-home concert by Dixie
Tips for Married Couples on Valentines Day
On my first Valentine’s Day with my husband, I was so excited. I had expectations of a romantic dinner followed by a passionate evening at home. Things started off well
Tips for Better Financial Harmony in Marriage
Finances are one of the most common reasons for arguments among couples, and sometimes even lead to divorce. Understanding how to make finances a strength in your marriage can bless
What Putting Up Blinds Taught Me About Marriage
My husband and I recently bought our first home! With it, has come a lot of learning. One of the first things we realized when we moved into our house
Setting Boundaries Around Traditions As Newlyweds
I don’t know about you, but when I got married I was so excited for all the traditions I wanted to start in my new family of creation. I wanted
5 Ways to Connect with Your Sweetheart This Holiday Season
Like many of you, this is my most favorite time of year. I love the cooler weather, the fuzzy blankets, and the festivities. But it can also feel totally
What NOT to do When Making Couple Friends
Making couple friends can be hard. It is twice as hard as dating because rather than needing to figure out the compatibility of two people, you are dealing with four!
Your Stories: Meeting the Parents
Welcome to our new series: Your Stories. 🎉 Each month, we will collect your stories on various topics and compile them into a blog post for all of us to
One Dad’s Family Mealtime Experiment
If your family is like mine, meal times together don’t really exist. It’s rare at best. I mean, I am both husband and a dad and it’s not that I
My Experiences in a Mixed-Faith Marriage
Sometimes life doesn’t go as planned. I was born and raised a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There are many specific beliefs associated with the
Four Things That Can Ruin Any Conversation
There is nothing worse than sitting down with your partner in hopes to talk about something serious, and they do not react well. You might have even perfectly constructed what
Home Away From Hometowns
What an adventure! You are either making the decision to move away from home, or you have already packed your bags and gone. Such an exciting time of life! You
The BEST Couples Halloween Costumes
Halloween is just around the corner, which means allllll the fun costumes. If you’re like me, you love a good theme and having a partner helps make it happen! One
Commitment & Therapy Helped Build Our Marriage
I left my apartment for the Logan LDS temple on a hot July morning in 1984 feeling completely at peace and confident I was marrying the right person, in the right place
What I’ve Learned About Desire: How it Impacts my Marriage & Parenting
What feelings come to the surface when you think of the word “desire?” For me, I have thought that desires are often indulgent and selfish, and need to be suppressed.
Finding Married Couple Friends
Congratulations! You did it! You chose sometime to spend the rest of your life with and you no longer have to deal with some of the struggles of dating. Or
How to Set Boundaries With Your In-Laws
There’s no doubt about it. In-laws can create a tricky dynamic in any relationship. Unfortunately, the stress that having in-laws can create is often not talked about in relationships leading
The Most Important Things to Keep in Mind When Planning for your Partner’s Birthday
If you know me personally, you know that I absolutely love birthdays, holidays, and celebrations of every kind. And honestly, I sincerely thought that everyone else felt the exact same
Ten Perfectly Sentimental Gifts for Your Partner
Is there anything better than watching your partner get teary-eyed or overwhelmed with love when they open a gift from you that touches their heart? I would probably argue no.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend Staycation
With Labor Day approaching, you may be deciding if you want to go out for a three-day getaway or if you want to stay in and enjoy a few days
How a Weekend Getaway Can Strengthen Your Marriage
Labor Day is coming up which means a three-day weekend. Some people may be thinking of sleeping in three days in a row, while others may be itching to getaway.
What You Need to Know About Lubricants
What is the best kind of lubricant for you? What brands of lubricant are the best to use? These and many other questions may be on your mind when it
6 Books About Sexuality That I Recommend to My Clients
As a married couple, you are in a sexual contract! This means that you promise to only share, grow, and develop sexually with one another. Take this responsibility seriously while
The Best Date Nights for Under $20
Whether you’re married or single, dating should be fun! And it shouldn’t be too costly either. Yet, in today’s world you might feel the need to always be eating at
Leading with the Heart in Crucial Conversations
I deeply regret how poorly I’ve handled difficult situations and conversations with loved ones in the past. Even though I studied relationships for my undergraduate degree in Family Studies, and
Overcoming the World’s Messages to Women
I met with a great couple this week! He owns a successful business and is serving as a bishop in their ward, she is a gifted singer and teaches voice
Kissing—Becoming Orgasmic
Have you ever needed a drink of cool water? Like you’re so thirsty after exercise or being in the sun working? The water tastes so good, right? Can you tell me what it tastes like? How does water taste? It can’t really be described!