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Imagine this scenario: you are sitting in a movie theatre. The lights go dark. The film roars to life. After a few minutes, your partner nudges you gently on the arm. You look over to see what he’s subtly pointing at and are surprised to spot a couple wrapped up in each other’s arms, kissing, […]

All of my readers know I’ve been happily married for quite some time. And many of them ask me what our secret is. I’ll admit I don’t have all the answers. But I am willing to share some key advice that has worked for us, expressing gratitude for your marriage. Practicing Gratitude A long time

Sometimes life throws us unexpected journeys that will take one’s breath away. That is precisely what happens to Tracy in Nessa Nichols’s novel, My Austrian Castle. Tracy is a young woman who recently finished her college career and is ready to start her life’s work as a nurse. She has already relinquished her college apartment

The popular notion of romance is focused on people falling in love, not being in love. This is expected since so much literature, stories, and presentations involve two people meeting for the first time—romance blossoms from that moment which seems so strong because two people are discovering each other. However, romance does not end once

Even the most ardent lovers can feel the romance fade from their relationship. And while romance is only part of why a relationship works, it is the core of what brings two people together. You can keep that fire going when you employ ten ways to keep the romance alive in your relationship. Date Night

Being in a long-term relationship, whether formally married or living together, is not the end of the romantic journey. So many people believe that once a relationship reaches a certain point, it no longer needs to be nurtured. For your relationship to succeed day after day, month after month, and year after year, you have

The whirlwind of the past year and a half affected us all. For some people, it happens in significant ways. The global Covid-19 pandemic rocked the economy, closed airports, shut down indoor activities like sports and dining, and totally altered their daily routines for many. Yet, one of the most significant consequences of enduring a

Knowing your romantic partner’s heart on a deeper level is key to a happy and healthy relationship. But have you ever considered what their love language is? The concept of “Love Languages” comes from author, ordained minister, and marriage counselor Gary Chapman. In his book “The Five Love Languages,” Chapman illustrates a groundbreaking concept that

Tracy travels to her final destination in Austria to accept a castle, an inheritance left by a distant uncle she never knew. On the train to the medieval village of her inheritance, she encounters Max. Handsome, charming, and intelligent, Max takes her by surprise. Their instant attraction is something Tracy has never felt before. The

We all love to be in love. It’s exhilarating. But when a couple has been together for any length of time, the newness begins to fade. This is a normal experience for most couples. In order to maintain a healthy relationship, however, it’s necessary to keep that feeling you felt when the two of you