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Fowl Play!
These 4 communication styles are for the birds.
By Gary D. Chapman
MP, Spring 2008
Thanks For a Whole Lot of Nothings
My gratitude for everyday actions improved our opinions of each other.
By Cheri Cowell
MP, Spring 2008
He Drives Me Crazy
Marriage lessons from the road
By Melodee Helms
MP, Spring 2008
Relaxed Fit
What my 20 year marriage and Levi's® have in common
By Ron R. Lee
MP, Spring 2008
Branded!
What business can teach you about God's purpose for your marriage
By Caryn Rivadeneira
MP, Spring 2008
Gimme Some Space!
After our long workdays, I couldn't wait to be together. Apparently he could
By Laura Allen
MP, Spring 2008
The Most (Unusual) Romantic Things
20 ways to spice up your intimacy
By Jill Savage
ALSO: I Want to Hold Your Hand
MP, Spring 2008
Positive & Negative Words
Why the 5-to-1 ratio works
By Peggy Bert
MP, Spring 2008
Still the One
Marriage Partnership catches up with four couples who have been married 20 years—and discovers their secrets for staying together.
By Tyler Charles
MP, Spring 2008
What 3 Bible Couples Teach Us About …
Pushy wives and pushover husbands.
By Liz Curtis Higgs
MP, Spring 2008
The Packer Game Incident
My husband had a listening problem. And I wasn't about to let him forget it.
By Mandy Houk
MP, Winter 2007
$30 Changed My Marriage
My shopping spree turned into more than I bargained for.
By Nancy Floyd
MP, Winter 2007
We E-Resolve Our Conflicts
By Kate V. Bryant
MP, Winter 2007
We E-Mail Each Other In The Same House!
By Caryn Rivadeneira
MP, Winter 2007
Twelve Days of Christmas
How one husband reinvented gift giving.
By Linda Gilden
MP, Winter 2007
"Let's Cuddle"
Apparently those words do not have universal meaning to men and women.
By Ron McGehee
MP, Winter 2007
Wishful Thinking?
Turning your "if onlys" into reality.
By Gary D. Chapman
MP, Fall 2007
Going from Good to Great
How 30 minutes a week can re-energize your marriage. An interview with life coach Christopher McCluskey.
By Ginger Kolbaba
MP, Fall 2007
Rest, Renew, & Retreat
A couple's spiritual getaway doesn't have to be the typical prayer, fasting, and religious routine.
By Brenda Jank
MP, Fall 2007
Major League Mishap
I'd tried to make our trip to the ballpark perfect. What was my wife's problem?
By David Stroder
MP, Fall 2007
Solving Conflicts without Arguing
By Gary D. Chapman
MP, Summer 2007
Oh, the Mess
Why can't he just pick up his stuff? Like me. Well, sort of.
By Ruth Bergen
MP, Summer 2007
Ghosts of Marriage Past
Facing the unseen hurts that haunt your relationship.
by Dan Case
MP, Summer 2007
When Your Spouse Has a Ghost
If you're married to someone haunted by a prior marriage, here's how you can help.
by Ron Deal
MP, Summer 2007
Training for the Long Haul
Marriage is a lot like running a marathon—but the rewards are even better.
by Billy Milton
MP, Summer 2007
"You Snore!"
Sleeping with my husband was becoming a nightmare.
By Jayna Richardson
MP, Spring 2007
Whose Turn Is It, Anyway?
When they couldn't stop fighting over household chores, Jason and Jenn Walker found a new way to get the job done. She Said: "I'm sick of cleaning." He Said: "It's not my job.".
By Jenn Walker
MP, Spring 2007
When the One You Love Hurts
Living with a spouse who's living with pain.
By Kate V. Bryant
MP, Spring 2007
Sticks and Stones …
3 surprising ways your words impact your spouse.
By Karen Rabbitt
MP, Spring 2007
Sandwich Generation
How to be a parental caregiver and still keep your marriage strong.
By Martha Evans Sparks
MP, Spring 2007
The Fastest Road to Forgiveness
By Gary D. Chapman
MP, Spring 2007
Planned Spontaneity?
You bet. Here's a fool-proof method to score points with your spouse.
By Michael Kientz
MP, Spring 2007
Mission Impossible
Stolen jewels, the Russian mafia, and a kidnapping. Would my husband choose to accept my elaborate date adventure?
By Teresa Jorgenson
MP, Spring 2007
Too Much Clutter!
When our closets began to overflow, we had to make some tough choices. He Said: She won't get rid of anything. She Said: He had too much junk.
By Kelly Butterbaugh
MP, Winter 2006
Across the Miles
With the right plan, distance couldn't keep us apart.
By Renny Gehman
MP, Winter 2006
The Christmas Cold War
He liked lists; I liked surprises. Could we learn a new way to give?
by Susan A. Karas
MP, Winter 2006
Gotcha!
A fun way to defuse conflict—and get something you want in the process.
by Julie Ferwerda
MP, Winter 2006
How Could He Lie to Me?
I'd never keep secrets from him. Would I?
by Stephanie Davenport
MP, Fall 2006
4 Communication Firecrackers
And how to avoid them.
by H. Kent Hughes
MP, Fall 2006
Bounce Back!
The secrets to building resilience in your marriage.
by John H. Thurman Jr.
MP, Fall 2006
Staying in Like
by Annie Chapman
MP, Fall 2006
Homer & Marge & Dave & Jana
The Simpsons as our role models? D'oh!
by David L. Goetz
MP, Fall 2006
Summer Lovin'
How to have a connection in this season that's ripe for rewards.
by Gary D. Chapman
MP, Summer 2006
Reaching the Summit
The climb may be tough, but the view from the top is awesome.
by Terry Owens
MP, Summer 2006
Lost in Translation
When communication broke down, Dave and Merry Marinello had to learn a new language.
by Merry Marinello
MP, Summer 2006
When Kids Come Along
Becoming parents forced us to reinvent our communication
by Me Ra Koh
MP, Summer 2006
"Why Can't I Come Home?"
My father's tough love taught me my proper place
by Jamie Bartlett
MP, Summer 2006
Pots and Plans
When the non-stick stoveware was ruined, Janine and Steve Petry realized they needed a better way to treasure their possessions and each other
by Janine Petry
MP, Spring 2006
Penning a Marriage
The power of interactive journaling
by Becky Zerbe
MP, Spring 2006
More Than Words
Sometimes it's small, everyday acts of kindness that best demonstrate love toward our mate. Here are 9 ways MP readers communicate love—without ever saying a word.
MP, Spring 2006
Clearer Connections
Remarried couples often bring baggage into their marriage. Here's how to work through the issues to gain stronger communication skills.
by Ginger Kolbaba
MP, Spring 2006
Catch-phrases
Your secret code to defuse conflict
by Pam and Bill Farrel
MP, Winter 2005
In-Law Overload
When visiting family, Carol and Kevin Heffernan had to redefine downtime.
by Carol Heffernan
MP, Winter 2005
Avoiding Missteps and Misunderstandings
How to listen before you leap (to the wrong conclusion)
by Les and Leslie Parrott
MP, Fall 2005
Potato Chip Fallout
I didn't buy the kind she wanted. Now I was walking home.
by David Stroder
MP, Fall 2005
Motor Home-wrecker
I surprised Norma with an RV. She surprised me by demanding I return it.
by Gary Smalley
MP, Summer 2005
Are You Saying … ?
Make sure you hear what your spouse really means.
by Gary D. Chapman
MP, Summer 2005
I Married a Mess-maker
How could he be so thoughtless—especially when I kept reminding him to clean up?
by Whitney Scott
MP, Summer 2005
Simple Gifts
What cereal boxes and straightened shoes taught me about love
by Merry Marinello
MP, Spring 2005
Honey, I Shrunk the clothes!
"What a laundry mishap taught me about peacemaking."
by Gary Smalley
MP, Spring 2005
Lift Lines
Questions to take your marriage to higher levels.
by Gary and Barbara Rosberg
MP, Winter 2004
Fixing Those Irritations
Requesting change is a 3-step art. Here's how.
by Gary D. Chapman
MP, Fall 2004
Talking to Yourself
It's not a sign you're losing your mind, but a means to a better marriage.
by Les and Leslie Parrott
MP, Fall 2004
Loaded Question
Asking it could make your marriage dynamite!
by Eva Marie Everson
MP, Summer 2004
Can We Talk?
7 tips to get your spouse to open up.
by Elaine Creasman
MP, Summer 2004
Lessons from on High
Okay, so climbing on the roof was a bad idea. But I learned something from it.
by Michael Smalley
MP, Spring 2004
Language Lessons
To be a successful lover, you have to communicate with and without words.
by Gary D. Chapman
MP, Spring 2004
Men Are Computers Women Are Cell Phones
Can we stay connected?
by Rhonda Rhea
MP, Winter 2003
Ready, Set, Grow!
It's good to solve problems and move on, but you can also strengthen your marriage in the process.
by Gary and Carrie Oliver
MP, Winter 2003
Don't Say You're Sorry
Surprise! "Sorry' may not be the best way to end an argument.
by Chuck Lynch
MP, Fall 2003
Go Ahead. Get Closer …
… With these 8 easy habits of the heart
by Les and Leslie Parrott
MP, Fall 2003
Travels with Louise and Clark
No, that's not a typo. But with a nod to the 200th anniversary of the famous expedition, here's how you can keep your marriage adventure on the move.
by Ramon Presson
MP, Summer 2003
Will Your Romance Last
Every married couple experiences life phases. Here's how to negotiate those seasons and keep the magic in your marriage.
by Louis McBurney
MP, Summer 2003
Making a Connection
7 doable ideas for couples on the run
by Ramona Cramer Tucker
MP, Spring 2003
Handling Hidden Differences
The way you resolve your tensions now can build a better marriage for years to come.
by Jim Killam
MP, Spring 2003
Is a Little Space Such a Bad Thing?
How to take—and give—some "me" time
by Vannetta Chapman
MP, Fall 2002
Staying Connected When Your Spouse Is Away
How to make sure absence really does make your heart grow fonder.
by Ellie Kay
MP, Fall 2002
Celebrating Marriage on a Lousy Day
Sometimes you just get sick of each other. So?
by Jim Killam
MP, Fall 2002
Become Pen Pals
A great new way for sharing those things that are hard to say.
by Cindy Baum
MP, Summer 2002
How to Spend Time Together
Everyone knows it's important to do this, but so few do it. Here's what you need to know about making the most of your time together.
by Tim Gardner
MP, Spring 2002
United but Still Different
With so many differences, can we truly become one?
by Cindy Crosby
MP, Spring 2002
How to Fight Fair
Learn these ten rules for getting good at what we all do.
by Simon Presland
MP, Summer 2001
Prepare Now for the Second Half
The empty nest years are often a crisis time for marriages. Here's what you can do now to make those years the best of your marriage.
by David and Claudia Arp
MP, Spring 2001
Affirm Foundation
Learning the habit of praise will transform how you see your spouse.
by Simon Presland
MP, Fall 2000
Forget Marriage Seminars—Try Wallpapering
How I learned everything I needed to know about marriage.
by Sharon Colwell
MP, Fall 2000
Good, Bad or Just Different?
When your mate's habits drive you nuts, don't throw a fit. Reach for a compromise.
by Robert H. Lauer and Jeanette C. Lauer
MP, Spring 2000
Good and Mad
Counselor and pastor Gary Chapman shows how to use the gift of anger to strengthen your marriage.
Interview by Caryn D. Rivadeneira
MP, Spring 2000
Alone Together
If you're married but still feel single, follow these tips to reconnect with your spouse.
by Tim Gardner
MP, Spring 2000
Say You're Sorry!
An apology is still a great place to start, but it may not be enough when your spouse is really ticked off.
by Eileen Silva Kindig
MP, Winter 1999
This Isn't Your Grandmother's Marriage
Bible teachers Jill and Stuart Briscoe take a new look at roles that really work.
Interview by Annette LaPlaca
MP, Winter 1999
Reality Check
Don't let false assumptions drag your marriage down. Get a fresh start with these six truths.
by Gary Chapman
MP, Winter 1999
The Basics of Sex
It's possible for each of you to get what you want. Here's how.
by Tim and Amy Gardner
MP, Fall 1999
33 Ways To Love Your Lover
MP readers share secrets for revving up romance.
MP, Fall 1999
The Marriage Tightrope
How balanced are you? Here's a quick way to find out.
by Donald Harvey
MP, Spring 1999
When Your Loved One Doesn't Love God
It's possible to be 'unequally yoked' yet still stay close—while you wait.
by Nancy Kennedy
MP, Spring 1999
Keeping Secrets
Just where should couples draw the line between total self-disclosure and a bit of personal privacy?
by Tim Gardner
MP, Spring 1999
Do-It-Yourself Marriage
Even if your spouse isn't trying, you can bring positive change to your marriage, says popular therapist Michele Weiner-Davis.
Interview by Annette LaPlaca
MP. Winter 1998
Are You a Skunk or a Turtle?
Find out and you'll communicate better.
by David and Claudia Arp
MP, Winter 1998
My Job's Bigger than Your Job
How to keep competition from creeping into your home life.
by Alicia Howe
MP, Winter 1998
Don't Hog the Blanket
and other things not to do to improve your marriage.
MP, Winter 1998
Disturbing the Peace
Is your bad mood bad for your marriage?
by Marsha Crockett
MP, Fall 1998
Household Skullduggery
Can a clutterbug and a clean freak live together without a few secret maneuvers? I don't think so.
by Renae Bottom
MP, Fall 1998
Small Actions, Big Payoff
Want to impress your mate? It's easier than you think.
MP, Summer 1998
Squeezed for Time?
Why hoping for a 26-hour day isn't the answer.
by Eileen Silva Kindig
MP, Summer 1998
Basic Training
What really goes on at a weekend marriage seminar? The inside story on two very different approaches.
by Frederica Mathewes-Green
MP, Spring 1998
Great Expectations
It's fine to have them—as long as they are grounded in reality.
by Tim Gardner
MP, Spring 1999
Stand by Me
Being married should mean having someone who's always on your side, not on your case.
by Alicia Howe
MP, Winter 1997
The Price of Silence
Francine Rivers knew she had to come clean about her past, but would it destroy her marriage?
by Diane Eble
MP, Winter 1997
We Are Men. Hear Us Roar
Who says women are better at love?
by Jim Killam
MP, Fall 1997
Counselor's Notebook
Sharing dreams and goals.
by Ev Worthington
MP, Fall 1997
The Love Doctor
Feeling unloved? Author and counselor Gary Chapman reveals a simple prescription that works wonders.
by Ron R. Lee
MP, Fall 1997
Shared Prayer: Easier Than You Think
A conversation with Timothy Jones, author of The Art of Prayer (Ballantine)
by Louise A. Ferrebee
MP, Fall 1997
The Boomerang Effect
Befriending another couple might be the best thing you can do for your marriage, say experts Les & Leslie Parrott.
by Ron R. Lee
MP, Summer 1997
Counselor's Notebook
Giving new meaning to the term "pen pal."
by Michael Lace
MP, Summer 1997
The Touchiest Topic
How to make it easier to talk about spiritual things with your spouse.
by Tim Sutherland
MP, Spring 1997
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