In this blog, Alisa Grace explains that couples don’t just “grow apart”—they stop nurturing their relationship. She shares how intentional daily efforts can rekindle intimacy and connection, offering 25 practical tips like expressing gratitude, showing affection, and spending time together. The core principle is to start each day asking, “What can I do today to make my spouse happy to be alive and married to me?” Alisa encourages practicing a few of these tips consistently to reignite love and strengthen the bond.

In this episode, Chris and Alisa Grace explore bids for attention—small interactions that can significantly impact the strength of a relationship. They discuss how recognizing and responding to these bids can prevent couples from drifting apart, drawing on research from Drs. John and Julie Gottman. The Grace's provide practical insights and tips to help you stay connected with your partner, emphasizing the power of intentional time together. Whether you're navigating life with a significant other, friends, or even colleagues, this episode offers valuable advice to improve your relationships.

How much time does it take to stay in love for a lifetime? In this week's blog, Pam Farrel shares the secrets to lasting love, where she unveils the essential time investment needed to keep your marriage lively, offering practical tips and heartfelt anecdotes to reignite the flames of passion and connection.

In this week's episode, CMR Co-Directors Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace discuss how personality impacts our relationships, and offer practical ways we can use personality tools to better understand ourselves and others.

In this week's blog post, Pam Farrel, relationship specialist and bestselling author, gives effective and practical tips to help you build upon the life-changing Biblical hope that will revolutionize your relationship!

How do you prepare for a healthy, vibrant relationship with your spouse before getting married?

In today's Valentine's special, Chris and Alisa Grace are joined by ministry leaders and best-selling authors Bill and Pam Farrel to discuss their book, Red Hot Monogamy: Making Your Marriage Sizzle, and uncover the T.I.M.E. needed to invest in marital intimacy. Listen along to hear what long-lasting intimacy looks like and how their acronym can best help you cultivate red hot monogamy.

Read Dr. Chris Grace's blog to discover three key differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships, and 10 things you can do when a good relationship starts to go bad.

In this week's episode, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace are joined by marriage ministry leaders and best-selling authors Bill and Pam Farrel to discuss the importance of mentorship and the practical ways everyone can make a difference.

In this week's video, CMR consulting therapist Willa Williams explains how to decipher when it's ok to pause important conversations and when to engage in these discussions after having time to cool down.