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A Love Story That Continues to Flourish

NOV 30, 2022

You've likely heard countless love stories, perhaps growing up with the enchanting tales of Disney's characters like Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty. These stories depict the classic narrative of overcoming challenges to find their “happily ever after.” But what about a real-life love story that flourishes for a lifetime? Do these love stories exist? In this article, Dr. Jennifer Chalmers will tell you a real-life love story.

LOVING GOD WITH ALL OF OUR BEING

AUG 04, 2023

What does God want the most from you? In this article, Dr. Harley and Dr. Chalmers will review this question.

LOVING OTHERS AND TREATING THEM AS WE TREAT OURSELVES

AUG 04, 2023

Beyond loving God with all of our being, what else pleases Him? Dr. Harley and Dr. Chalmers will answer this question.

LOVE the DATE™

FUN and FRESH Dating IDEAS

AUG 20, 2023

Join Phil and Jennifer in the LOVE the DATE™ series and try out these FUN and FRESH Dating Ideas to love your date!

Dating the One You Married, Part 23

Major Life Disruptions

AUG 09, 2020

Death in the family. Diagnosis of a chronic health issue. Financial setback. Weather disasters. These are only some of the major life disruptions that can consume a great amount of our time and attention when they occur. And every couple will experience these to some extent. In this article, Drs. Jennifer Chalmers and Willard F. Harley, Jr. discuss how to continue dating during the major life disruption of COVID-19.

Trusting is Believing

A Marriage Builders® Radio Podcast (7/31/2020)

AUG 05, 2020

What does it mean to trust and how can we become trustworthy in marriage? Dr. Harley and Joyce Harley discuss this topic in their Marriage Builders® Radio podcast (airdate: July 31, 2020).

What's the Difference Between Lovemaking and Sex?

OCT 08, 2019

Is there a difference between lovemaking and sex? Dr. Harley gives an answer in this article.

Peace and Good Will:

Essential for Effective Conflict Resolution

MAR 05, 2018

Many think that conflict resolution is mainly about negotiation skills. But Dr. Harley tells us about two essential ingredients for successful negotiation.

Caring for Children Means Caring for Each Other

MAR 06, 2018

Children are a blessing! But did you know that they can be a major threat to your marriage. Why? Dr. Harley explains more about the importance of continuing your care for each other in marriage.

What's the Purpose of a Wedding?

FEB 12, 2018

Are weddings still necessary? Dr. Harley gives his view on the purpose of a wedding.

How to Negotiate, Part 1

When You Are an Emotional Person

FEB 01, 2018

Dr. Harley offers guidelines that help couples get through negotiation with ease. But what if, even with these guidelines, your emotions "get in the way"? This article offers an answer to that question.

How to Negotiate, Part 2

When No One Wants to Raise the Issue

SEP 17, 2019

Are there problems in your marriage that have been festering for years? Have you lost hope of ever resolving them because they are never discussed? Are you afraid to bring them up? Dr. Harley offers an approach that addresses these questions.

What to Do with Your Fifteen Hours of Undivided Attention

JAN 24, 2018

Fifteen hours? Really? In this article, Dr. Harley will help you understand the importance of dating in marriage and how planning your dates will depend on each of your Love Bank balances.