He says: With the kids gone, it’s time to leave this big house and move into something smaller Marriage Matters Jul 1, 2024 The living space needs and preferences of a couple will naturally evolve over the course of their marriage and family life. Read More
She says: I want to keep some of my mom’s special things Marriage Matters Jun 1, 2024 When you vowed at your wedding to remain faithful to one another “in sickness and in health,” the sickness part included that aching “soul sickness” of grief. Read More
They say: We love each other and want to get married but we are almost 10 years apart in age Marriage Matters May 1, 2024 Let’s look first at your age difference and then at the pushback you’re getting from your family and friends. Read More
Trusting God and each other in adversity Marriage Matters Jan 1, 2024 When life doesn’t go according to plan, how can married couples be strong together in the face of adversity? Read More
He says: Too much screen time since COVID! Marriage Matters Dec 1, 2023 She says: We are so busy working from home it’s the only way to get anything done. Read More
She says: I think it’s cute our granddaughter tells me ‘secrets.’ Marriage Matters Nov 1, 2023 He says: We should tell our daughter. Read More
She says: We should speak to our daughter about the man she is thinking of marrying Marriage Matters Oct 1, 2023 Whether you should speak with your daughter depends upon her openness to listening. Read More
He says: Our daughter and her husband need help watching their new baby Marriage Matters Sep 1, 2023 She says: I’d love to help but it’s too much Read More
Our adult daughter stopped attending Mass Marriage Matters Jul 1, 2023 The deeper level of her underlying relationship with God is where you should focus your efforts, not at the mere surface level. Read More
No babies or toddlers at the wedding?! Marriage Matters Jun 1, 2023 Couple says: We want our wedding to be disruption-free so we can focus on the grace of the sacrament. Read More
He says: I feel like our marriage is falling apart. Marriage Matters Apr 1, 2023 By exchanging marital vows, a couple creates an unbreakable, lifelong bond. Read More
He Says: We Love Each Other but Are So Different Marriage Matters Jan 1, 2023 The notion that “opposites attract” is a paradox. Read More
He and She Say: We’re Dreading Going Home to Either of Our Families for the Holidays Marriage Matters Dec 1, 2022 Rejoice that you feel this discomfort; it’s a sign your marriage is healthy. Read More
He Says: Now That We Can Gather Again as an Extended Family, I Want to Invite the Big Group for Thanksgiving. Marriage Matters Nov 1, 2022 This holiday season is a great opportunity to establish a new normal for your holiday traditions. Read More
He says: I lost my job and have not been able to find another that pays me what I think I’m worth Marriage Matters Oct 1, 2022 Regardless of its pay, what kind of work would most interest you most and draw upon your talents? Read More
She says: He wants to invest in cryptocurrency, but I feel it’s too risky Marriage Matters Sep 1, 2022 Your goal is to get on the right page. Read More
She says: I thought he would stop playing video games after we got married Marriage Matters Jul 1, 2022 It’s not uncommon for engaged people to hope that “things will be different once we get married.” Read More
He Says: I Don’t Want Her Brother to Babysit Marriage Matters Jun 1, 2022 Most people understand that language which might be OK in one setting may not be in another. Read More
She Says: I Want to Travel Now That We’re Retired Marriage Matters May 1, 2022 Entering into retirement can be just as fun – and just as stressful – as entering into marriage. Read More
She Says: I Don’t Think We Have to Share All of Our Financial Assets Marriage Matters Apr 1, 2022 With modern couples, both are used to earning and managing their own money. Read More
What’s Sacramental About Marriage? Marriage Matters Apr 1, 2022 Unlike every other sacrament, matrimony originates in nature rather than in a distinct creative act of Christ. Read More
She Says: Sometimes I Snap at Him Marriage Matters Mar 1, 2022 Reflex snapping, like any form of spontaneous, unwanted behavior, is not the real problem. Read More
She Says: I Need My “Alone Time” Marriage Matters Jan 1, 2022 Quality alone time is good for our mental and spiritual health, and helps us to be better companions. Read More