Dave Willis
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The 25 Best Pieces Of Marriage Advice Happy Couples Follow
When You Get Married, People Will Tell You What You Should And Shouldn't Do. But The Best Marriage Advice Couples Can Take Is To Make Time For Each Other, Learn From Others, Be Open And Honest, And Always Wear Your Wedding Ring. → Read More
Christian comedian John Crist's sexual misconduct is latest downfall. How do we stop this?
Politics and what’s happening in the White House aren't nearly as important as our individual actions and what we’re teaching our children at home. → Read More
9 Forms of Infidelity [Hint: 8 of Them Have Nothing to Do With Sex]
Smaller acts of “infidelity” often lead to a sexual affair. We need to safeguard our marriages from infidelity in ALL its forms. → Read More
A Husband’s Expectations in Marriage
One of the most significant sources of stress in marriage is tied to expectations. When expectations are unclear, unhealthy, unspoken or unmet, one or both spouses can start to feel neglected, inadequate and/or frustrated with the marriage. I’m convinced many (if not most) divorces come back to expectations. When a → Read More
When Your Wife is a Bully
I received a message on Facebook this morning from a man who is suffering in secret. He is part of a large-but-invisible fraternity to which he never → Read More
My Spouse isn’t a Believer
I recently had the opportunity to meet one of my favorite authors. He’s a man named Lee Strobel and he’s written dozens of books about the Christian faith including the bestseller, The Case for Christ, which was made into a movie. The book (and the film) tell the extraordinary story of Lee’s life and his marriage. → Read More
Help! My Wife Won’t Have Sex With Me
“What am I supposed to do if my wife won’t have sex with me?” I wasn’t surprise by the bluntness of his question. Having worked with married couples for many years, I’ve heard it all (or at least I’ve heard a lot). His frustration is a relatively common one and this area of “sexual neglect” is one of the most → Read More
4 Things You Should Never Ever Do in Marriage
My great-grandfather was a wise, tough, hard-working Indiana farmer who was married for almost seventy years and together with my great-grandmother, → Read More
4 Way a Wife Can Unintentionally Break Her Husband’s Heart
I’m going to make a confession to you that many men will try to deny, but it’s the truth. Here it is…we men get our feelings hurt a lot more than we admit. We are not nearly as tough as we often pretend to be. Wow. I already feel a sense of relief now that … → Read More
7 Signs You’re Having An Emotional Affair
I recently received an email from a woman who was having an emotional affair. The sad-but-familiar story began by describing a “friendship” she had developed with a man at work and it had progressed into something much more. The relationship hadn’t yet crossed into physical/sexual contact, but they were flirting with the idea and getting closer to those forbidden lines with each passing day. She… → Read More
7 Signs You’re Having An Emotional Affair
I recently received an email from a woman who was having an emotional affair. The sad-but-familiar story began by describing a “friendship” she had developed with a man at work and it had progressed into something much more. The relationship hadn’t yet crossed into physical/sexual contact, but they were flirting with the idea and getting closer to those forbidden lines with each passing day. She… → Read More
My All-Time Favorite Marriage Advice
My wife Ashley and I have had the privilege of doing marriage ministry for many years. In our travels and speaking and online ministry, we're often asked "What's your all-time favorite marriage advice?" It's a tough question, because it's nearly impossible to limit the best advice to one sentence. The "best" advice → Read More
8 Ways to Show Your Wife Respect
There's been a lot of recent discussion about how "men need respect" and "women need love." This view has gained more attention with the popular book, → Read More
8 Ways to Show Your Wife Respect
There’s been a lot of recent discussion about how “men need respect” and “women need love.” This view has gained more attention with the popular book, “Love and Respect,” by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. It’s a wonderful book and I wholeheartedly recommend it, but some people have missed the point of his book (and my previous … → Read More
8 Ways to Ruin a Marriage
My wife, Ashley, and I have interacted with married couples from all over the world. Many of these couples are healthy and thriving, but many others remain stuck in a perpetual state of dysfunction. Some of them have been living in the dysfunction for so long that they don’t even think anything is wrong. Ruining a … → Read More
7 Valentine's Day Gifts Your Husband Actually Wants
February 14 can come and go without much fanfare for the typical married couple, but don’t miss out on this opportunity to recharge your marriage! I know finding the right gift for your man on Valentine’s Day can be tough, so I’ve put together a list below to help you think of some new, man-approved … → Read More
40 Things to do Before You’re 40
I've written some blog articles in five minutes or less, but this one has taken me almost 4o years! Seriously. I'm turning forty in October and I've been → Read More
Marriage and Masturbation
In marriage, SEX and HONESTY are like two wings on the same bird. You need BOTH for your marriage to soar. My wife Ashley and I recently wrote a book called The Naked Truth about Sex and Marriage which is designed to spark some very honest and intimate conversations between a husband and wife that can help … → Read More
Marriage and Masturbation
In marriage, SEX and HONESTY are like two wings on the same bird. You need BOTH for your marriage to soar. My wife Ashley and I recently wrote a book called The Naked Truth about Sex and Marriage which is designed to spark some very honest and intimate conversations between a husband and wife that can help them → Read More
"Micro-Cheating" and What Counts as Infidelity?
Today, a friend reached out to me and shared an article from Women’s Health magazine on “Microcheating” and what most couples consider to be a form of infidelity. As you can imagine, nearly everyone agrees that sex with someone other than your spouse is cheating, but this article pointed out a large “gray area” where people couldn’t … → Read More