Articles by “Alisa Grace”

Dear CMR,

My husband and I have separate bank accounts. He knows how much money I make, but I recently earned a raise. I am conflicted about whether or not to mention it to him. I am afraid if I tell him he will think of it as, "Ok, now we can buy something." I think we should save for a rainy day! 

Signed, Conflicted

Want to know the secret to a happy marriage? In this video, Alisa Grace explains marriage expert Dr. John Gottman's number one secret. Want a hint? It's in the little things.

According to leading marriage researcher John Gottman, there are seven qualities of a happy marriage. In this video, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace explain these seven traits and their roles within relationships.

Dear CMR:

Should I ever date someone that I know I’m not attracted to? I’m worried that it may set the other person up for heartbreak if I do.

Signed,

Willing, But Unsure

Dear CMR,

How do you know when you’re ready to get married?

Signed, Almost There

Technology is becoming more and more integrated into our lives. We encourage you to have a conversation with your spouse or your teenager or your child about how to use the technology.

This questionnaire helps open up the conversation about your relationship with God, what has been hard to handle, what has felt disappointing, or what God seems to be doing currently. Try these questions out today!

When kids first enter the picture, the focus is often on the mother's role in parenting which can leave the husband feeling isolated and useless. But, according to research a father actually has a big role to play!