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Gratitude for our Life Together
by Huw Christopher, Better Marriages Emeritus Member Pasadena California A few days after the death of my wife, Rachel, I was reading a daily devotional which we had frequently shared together. On that particular day, the meditation from the Henri Nouwen Society […]
Common Relationship Obstacles and How to Overcome Them
Every relationship has its hardships and will run into problems from time to time. You’re both living busy lives, whether it's from being overworked, the stress that comes with raising a family, or dealing with a major life change. No […]
Greg and Priscilla Hunt Receive Mace Medal
Better Marriages Recognizes and Honors Greg and Priscilla Hunt with the David and Vera Mace Medal WHEREAS Greg and Priscilla have been recognized as the face of Better Marriages on an international stage for fourteen years; and WHEREAS they model an exemplary relationship and […]
What Makes a Great Wedding Video?
By Viddedit.com Everyone wants to cover a wedding video but most of us end up failing miserably. On a wedding, you have only one chance to take the perfect shot. There are no retakes like in the other kind of shootings. […]
Grateful for Mac and Mildred McIver
by Huw and Rachel Christopher (Mac and Mildred McIver were early participants with the Maces in the development of marriage enrichment). When we moved to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina in August 1986 some of the first people we met were Mac and […]
National Awards*
Mace Medal - Given in honor of David and Vera Mace, founders of ACME/Better Marriages. This highest award is granted to a person or couple for distinguished service to marriage enrichment at a national or international level. This award is […]
Fitting Together – Now Available in our Bookstore
Fitting Together Connecting Couples in Conversation by Bea Strickland In Memory of Jim Strickland August 18, 1936 – May 26, 2016 "I love you I love you I love you I will always love you I will keep you in my heart forever" Connection-Disconnection Cycle It feels good […]
My Celiac Story
by Chad Shaffer, co-chair of Step Beyond Celiac Just sitting here in bed taking it easy before my next gamma infusion. Infusion #117 is only a few days away. Thinking about the past few years and the upcoming Step Beyond Celiac […]
NC Conference: Do You Hear Me Now?
Download PDF: NC Conference 2018 save the date March 9-‐10, 2018 at The DoubleTree Inn RDU Join us for time to learn some new skills, appreciate your spouse/partner, and celebrate the love that you have for each other. Michael and Myra Holmes, […]
Is Negativity Hurting Your Relationship? Ways to Be More Positive
by Sheri Stritof (adapted) Negativity can come in the form of cynicism, criticism, whining, attacking, pessimism, discontent, perfectionism, and hyperintensity. All of these behaviors can push people away, including your partner. "Research indicates you can get mad as hell or avoid conflict altogether. […]
