This Christmas, give a gift that actually strengthens your marriage—not just for one night, but for the long haul. Our Romantic Gift Guide features some of our all-time favorites: Überlube Liberator furniture And other intimacy essentials These gifts are designed to deepen your sexual connection. And they're tools you can reach for again and again! Order by December 17 to ensure your gifts arrive in time for Christmas. View the full list >>> Love you guys,Tony & Alisa Today's Trivia Question:...
10 days ago • 2 min read
With just 5 weeks until Christmas, now's the time to start thinking about gifts that show your spouse you truly see them. Husbands: If your wife is navigating menopause, this season of life comes with real physical changes. And a thoughtful gift can make a meaningful difference in how she feels every day. Our Menopause Gift Guide is filled with practical, beautiful options designed to help her feel comfortable, confident, and cared for during this transition. View the Menopause Gift Guide >>...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Want to feel happier in your marriage? Boost your self-esteem? Feel more connected to your spouse? The answer is simpler than you think: expressing gratitude. When you verbalize appreciation (actually saying "Thank you" or "I appreciate you"), you create a positive cycle that keeps your emotional intimacy strong. We've got 4 research-backed reasons why gratitude should be non-negotiable in your marriage, plus a FREE Gratitude Planner that makes it easy to build this into your daily routine....
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Holidays start to look different once your kids grow up... We're not quite empty nesters yet, but our kids are often doing their own thing. We're in this weird in-between stage: not creating the same holiday magic we used to, but they're still around (just... differently). It's bittersweet. But here's what we've learned: The right gift can make this season special for just the two of you. Whether you're fully empty nesters or navigating the transition like us, we found 12 thoughtful gifts to...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Best of the Month Check out the top content from this month, including this week's featured article 👇 15 Dates That Won't Break the Bank Money is the biggest barrier to romance... Let's fix that! [NEW] Read Article Anniversary Gifts By Year Celebrate major milestones with these meaningful gifts. View Full List The MOST Common Conflict Pattern 67% of couples experience the silent treatment. Listen Now Your Marriage Needs Touch Quick ways to boost your physical connection today Read Article ▶️...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Most of the time, when you hear "physical intimacy" or "physical connection," people are talking about sex. But in our work with couples, we've seen that loving, non-sexual touch (physical intimacy) is absolutely vital for marriage, right alongside sexual intimacy. Here's the thing: you can have physical intimacy without it leading to sex. But strong sexual intimacy without physical touch? Nearly impossible. The two are so connected that a lack of physical intimacy often leads to...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Tomorrow is National Conflict Resolution Day. It's not the most glamorous holiday, but it's absolutely vital for your marriage. Obviously, you and your spouse are different people with different ideas, opinions, and preferences. That means conflict is inevitable. But it doesn't have to be dysfunctional, toxic, or destructive. After coaching hundreds of couples, I noticed a clear conflict cycle that every couple goes through. When you understand the cycle, you can interrupt it and stay...
2 months ago • 3 min read
"We talk all the time, but I don't feel like we're really connecting." I (Alisa) can't tell you how often I hear this from couples I'm coaching. It can be incredibly discouraging because you feel like you're doing what you're supposed to... and yet you don't feel close emotionally. One thing I've found in working with so many couples is that what works for one couple might not work for another. So if you've just been trying to "talk more" without much success... you might be going about it...
2 months ago • 3 min read
With our anniversary right around the corner (29 years on Sunday!) I've been thinking about traditional anniversary gifts... What I love most is that each theme reflects the growing strength of marriage through the years. You start out with delicate paper in year one, then upgrade to wood, bronze, crystal, until you eventually reach unbreakable diamond (year 60). It's such a beautiful picture of how time and life's pressures create an unshakeable love and an extraordinary marriage. Now, we...
3 months ago • 4 min read