Marriage

By Adam Gragg on Oct 13, 2016 in Marriage, Relationships | 0 comments

Great conversations start with great questions. Genuine, authentic, and heartfelt conversations connect people and can transform relationships. Here’s a list of 50 of my favorite conversation starters. Use this tool to build relationships at work, home, and with your friends. They work well for team meetings and family events. Enjoy! 50 Relationship Building...

By Adam Gragg on Aug 20, 2015 in Marriage | 0 comments

I have seen some common themes in marriage problems. Frequently I’ve sat down with couples in turmoil and thought “this could have been avoided had they had different information”. Most couples do the best they can with information they have, but sometimes just don’t know that certain paths have negative consequences. This article is our...

By Adam Gragg on Jul 26, 2015 in Marriage, Relationships | 0 comments

Married couples with thriving marriages have developed healthy communication habits. If they have a good marriage, they’ve learned how to communicate. If they have a good marriage, they’ve learned how to listen. They make time to understand each other. Here are 7 questions you can ask your spouse each week to help you bond and better understand each...

By Adam Gragg on Jun 15, 2015 in Marriage | 8 comments

Having a good marriage isn’t easy. If a good marriage were easy, more people would have one. A healthy marriage takes great effort, but it’s well worth it, especially when you count the costs of divorce (financial, emotional, etc.). Here are 11 activities that can take your marriage from average to extraordinary. #1: Schedule Fun Make a list of 15 activities that...

By Adam Gragg on Mar 7, 2015 in Marriage | 0 comments

Always going on a traditional date (e.g. dinner and activity) can be expensive and boring. You have fun dating options available at home for free. Constraints, like staying at home and spending no money, can bring out your creativity. Have you ever seen the stuff prisoners make with hair, toilet paper, or soap? When people have limited resources, they can get...

By Adam Gragg on Feb 25, 2015 in Marriage | 0 comments

Do you want to have a winning marriage or a mediocre one? Do you believe that having a great marriage is possible? Are you trying to thrive or just survive? Just surviving in your marriage is not only stressful, but it’s depressing. Be proactive and put in the effort to win. “Do you know that in a race, all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in...