We are big believers in reading marriage books. (And not just because we've written a few ourselves 😄) The right book at the right time can genuinely shift things in your relationship. So we asked YOU. And the ONE Family came through with their top picks! Today we're sharing 13 marriage books recommended by real couples in this community. Some you've probably heard of. Some might be new to you. All of them were handpicked by people who want an extraordinary marriage, just like you. Whether...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Are you having fun with everyone except your spouse? Sure, you talk with your spouse... and kiss, discuss finances, and have sex. But do you have fun together? Click below to watch today's video ▶️ For plenty of couples, fun is something you do with friends, colleagues, or on your own... Is that what's happening in your marriage right now? Share your answer in the poll below ⬇️ Love you guys,Tony & Alisa You and your spouse mostly have fun… Together Separately Date Your Spouse...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, In your marriage, has touch started to become equated with sex? There's a reason we intentionally separated physical intimacy and sexual intimacy in The 6 Pillars of Intimacy®. Your marriage needs both. And if touch feels like pressure to be sexually intimacy, it could be a sign of cracks in your Physical Intimacy Pillar. Click below to watch today's video ▶️ Remember: cracks in one pillar often show up in the others. Your disconnection might not seem related to touch… but maybe...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, We hear it from couples all the time: "I wish we were more connected." And yet, are you actually planning for connection so you can ensure it happens? Click below to watch today's video ▶️ Lots of couples wait for the right time or the right mood for connection to happen... Except that connection rarely happens on its own. Share your answer in the poll below ⬇️ Love you guys,Tony & Alisa Connection usually happens because… We plan for it 🗓️ We hope for it 🤞 Go Deeper with Your 6...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, In The 6 Pillars of Intimacy®, we describe emotional intimacy and sexual intimacy as the anchors and supports for the other four pillars. Both have a huge impact on how close and connected you feel. So today, we want you to take the temperature of these two pillars in your marriage: Has it been a while since you felt heard and understood? Or are you longing for more romance, initiation, and intercourse? Click below to watch today's video ▶️ There are small things you can try to...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, With Valentine's just two days away... is sex on the mind? Early in our marriage, Valentine's Day was one of the few days Tony could count on for sexual intimacy. But what about you? Click below to watch today's video ▶️ Remember that Valentine's Day is only 1 day out of 365 days. No matter what happens on Saturday, it's those other 364 days that really build deeper connection. Share your answer in the poll below ⬇️ Love you guys,Tony & Alisa When it comes to Valentine’s Day sex,...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Not every couple is in a crisis... But is your marriage functioning more like roommates than teammates? Click below to watch today's video ▶️ If this question hits close to home... Pick something from your routine that you usually do alone and do it with your spouse this week: Run an errand together Go on a walk-and-talk Watch the same show. It’s a small but powerful step toward being teammates again, not just roommates. Share your answer in the poll below ⬇️ Love you guys,Tony &...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Have you heard this story? 🏈 Fernando Mendoza, the Indiana Hoosiers’ National Championship quarterback, just finished a 16–0 season. But what’s moved people most isn’t what happened on the field. Click below to watch today's video ▶️ During games, Fernando’s dad stays seated beside his wife, Elsa, who uses a wheelchair due to multiple sclerosis. Even during their son's biggest moments, he cheers alongside her in his seat because she can’t stand. It got us thinking... Are you...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, "Freeze protection warning." We didn't expect to get that notification this week while living in SW Florida. 😂 While we don't love cold weather, we know many of you enjoy it. And it got us thinking about how seasons and weather impact marriage, even sexual intimacy! Click below to watch today's video ▶️ Love bundling up together? Prefer the heat? Share your answer in the poll below ⬇️ Love you guys,Tony & Alisa When it comes to sexual intimacy, do you prefer...? Cold and cuddly...
3 months ago • 2 min read