As someone who spends too much time in airports, I have a lot of time to people-watch. When I see a couple who look to be older than 35 being fun, flirtatious, and attentive with each other, I think, I bet they aren't married. And...
I had a great dad. But I also had other men who invested in me. One of them was my Uncle Donnie. He started dating my aunt when I was five, and just let me pal around with him. When he'd come home from work,...
The month after my friend and I graduated from college, he called to tell me his parents were getting a divorce. His dad never saw it coming. My friend didn't either. His mom was done. But she didn't leave angry. She left free. She started...
I’ll be honest. There have been seasons in our marriage when I kept score. I’d give myself points if I did extra chores. I took away points from my wife, Nancie, if she didn’t do what I thought she should. I’m sure it started in...
Some of the smartest, most successful people I know—leaders, doctors, lawyers—can solve complex problems, lead huge teams, and make critical decisions every day. Yet at home, they feel stuck. And I get it. I've always been someone who pours everything into my work. But what...