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When You’re Married to Someone on the Autism Spectrum

by Emily Murchison | May 1, 2020 | Emotional Connection

What happens when you find out your husband is on the autism spectrum? We used to call it Asperger’s (like what Sheldon has on The Big Bang Theory). But now the correct term is high functioning autism spectrum. And it has a big impact on marriage!Recently...

Marriage and COVID19: Can We Be Ready for Anything?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Apr 15, 2020 | Emotional Connection, Tough Marriage Situations

Can you be ready for anything BEFORE a crisis hits? Today my friend Kathi Lipp, who has written for us before and who has graciously hosted me on her podcast many times, joins us to talk about how to get ready for a crisis before that crisis actually hits. Her new...

All the Ways Anxiety Has (Nearly) Ruined My Marriage

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Mar 20, 2020 | Emotional Connection

Anxiety plagues many of us, stealing our peace of mind, but also inserting itself into our marriages. And that can cause some real problems. I received this guest post from Amy, the awesome co-founder of Two Drifters, and thought many of you could relate to...

How to Help Your Wife with Her Body Image

by Keith Gregoire | Feb 19, 2020 | Emotional Connection

How do you, as a husband, help a wife who is struggling with seeing herself as beautiful? This is Keith, Sheila’s husband, and welcome my second installment of “Men’s Corner”! Once a month, I’m going to write an article mostly aimed at...

16 Couple Gifts to Buy For Yourselves this Christmas

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Dec 11, 2019 | Emotional Connection

Are you the kind of couple who buys each other Christmas gifts–or who goes in together and buys one big couple gift? Keith and I have a real problem every year with gifts, because our anniversary is also December 21. So every year, just when we’re trying...

You Don’t Have to Make Your Husband Happy, Your Kids Happy, or Your Family Happy this Christmas

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Dec 4, 2019 | Emotional Connection, Theology of Marriage and Sex

Are you responsible for making your husband happy–or for making your wife happy? What about your kids? Do you owe them a happy life? Do you owe your parents a happy Christmas? I gave a speech at my daughter’s Katie wedding where I was trying to express a...

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About Sheila

Sheila Wray Gregoire has been married for 25 years and happily married for 20! She loves traveling around North America with her hubby in their RV, giving her signature "Girl Talk" about sex and marriage. And she's written 8 books. About sex and marriage. See a theme here? Plus she knits. Even in line at the grocery store.