“Communication”

Read Willa's blog to discover why having healthy conflict, a fair fight, in front of your kids can actually be a good thing!

We often focus on negative aspects to avoid when evaluating relationships. But what makes a good relationship? In this episode, Tim and Chris discuss a few indicators of healthy relationships.

Dear CMR,

Why do people automatically assign people to zones like the “friend zone”?  Why do we sometimes change the zones we put them in?

Signed, A Podcast Fan

Woody Allen once said, “We spend money we don’t have, to buy things we don’t need, to impress people we don’t like.” This very phrase might be one that describes "affluenza." In this video, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff defines affluenza and assesses the danger of it in relationships.

Words matter, and unfortunately, negative words are often the ones that stick with us. Proverbs 18:21 says, "life and death are in the power of the tongue." In this episode, Chris and Tim explore negative biases, where they come from, how they impact relationships, and how to deal with them.

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.

Research shows that over time, couples become less affectionate toward each other. When the honeymoon phase fades, how do you maintain intimacy with your spouse? In this article, Dr. Andrea Gurney shares four ways couples can sustain a healthy connection and a lifetime of love!

What counts as a date-night? How do I balance my relationship with the rest of life's demands? In this episode of the podcast, we continue the conversation with Dr. Bradford Wilcox, Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia. He points to some research and advice on the benefit of making small investments in your marriage. As a father of nine children, he has learned quite a few lessons on this topic personally.