The Healthy Marriage

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Joseph Nolan

Joseph Nolan is the Editor and Creator of The Healthy Marriage site. A graduate of Samford University in Birmingham, AL with a major in Counseling and Biblical Studies. He is a certified facilitator with Prepare & Enrich.

How Would You Attack Your Marriage?

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I have a friend who is a “retired pastor” (like myself). We have a lot in common because of our background. We met at church and live pretty close to each other. So we try to spend time together throughout the month. We will grab coffee or an occasional dinner just to fellowship. We are […]

5 Step Process For Marriage Conflict

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Thomas Edison was once asked how he dealt with the 14,000 failures he had before he invented the light bulb. He said, “I didn’t fail 14,000 times. I learned 14,000 ways how not to invent the light bulb.” One lesson from this snapshot of Edison’s life is: Perspective matters. How you view problems, adversity, and […]

The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon And Marriage

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Ever hear of the The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon? It happens when you learn something, then suddenly you see it everywhere. For example, years back we bought an Olive Green Honda CRV. I had never seen one like it. It was unique, beautiful, and classy. The next week, I saw one just like in my own neighborhood. […]

3 Things AI Can’t Do (And What It Means For Marriage)

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I recently read a story on LinkedIn that caught my attention. As I read I couldn’t help but think about how it applied to marriage. A girl applies for a job… Sounds like the opening for a classic joke.   It is in a way.   But it’s true. Here’s the story. A girl on […]

What Susie Taught Me About Priorities

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Having the right priorities in marriage can make the difference between a successful and unsuccessful relationship. The problem is, most couples haven’t defined their values, so their priorities aren’t consistent. During my university years, I learned a valuable lesson on values, priorities, and making right decisions. What Susie Taught me About Priorities When I was […]