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Practical wisdom, faith-filled insights, and real-world relationship advice for couples at every stage. Our blog offers practical tools and Catholic perspectives to help you love smarter. Explore topics including communication, fertility, forgiveness, spirituality, parenting, and more — authored by Francine & Byron Pirola and other guest contributers.

Two of Us: Self Image

By Christine | December 23, 2013

An exercise to recognize our own self image, how this affects our family and how our spouse can help. Reflect Separately, say the prayer and…

Two of Us: Self Image

By Two of Us Series | December 22, 2013

An exercise to recognize our own self image, how this affects our family and how our spouse can help. Reflect Separately, say the prayer and…

Video: How To Fight A Baby

By Jess | December 19, 2013

An instructional, light-hearted video by comedian Gavin McInnes on ‘How to fight your baby’.   Lent: A Marriage Make-over Opportunity Knot Yet #8: Finding Myself…

Loving Smarter

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 18, 2013

How can an otherwise intelligent man be such a dumb lover? For over twenty years I have bought my wife those very expensive chocolates to…

Two of Us: Family

By Christine | December 16, 2013

An exercise for couples to assess their family life and what areas could be improved. Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting…

Connect Hug

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 15, 2013

Question: How can couples reconnect when things are tense and distant between them? Preferably without words?? Answer: Connect Hug!   Connect Hug – Created with…

Video: WestJet Christmas Miracle

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 13, 2013

Thanks to a team of merry WestJetters and the power of technology, we’ve learned that miracles really do happen! A great way to promote their…

OTT Proposals

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 11, 2013

Seems it is no longer enough to have an OTT (Over The Top) wedding… now the proposal has to be an extravaganza too. Maybe this…

Two of Us: Being Better

By Christine | December 9, 2013

In what ways can I improve my behaviors and attitudes for the benefit of both my spouse and my family? Reflect Separately, say the prayer…

The Link Between Casual Sex and Depression

By Guest Author | December 4, 2013

Study Says, Casual Sex Can Cause Depression November 25, 2013 |  Dr. Gregory Popcak  | Patheos | Full Article: here “There’s always been a question…

Faithful

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 3, 2013

“I (name) take you, (name), to be my wife/husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and…

Two of Us: Personal Habits

By Two of Us Series | December 2, 2013

A couple exercise to recognise your habits, both good and bad, in relation to your spouse and understand the values behind each of your expressions…

Video: 3 Queens

By Francine & Byron Pirola | November 30, 2013

A celebration of 3 stay at home moms in 3 different regions of the country   What if Your Soul Mate Doesn’t Exist? Making Stumble-Stone…

Video: Why bring a child into this world?

By Francine & Byron Pirola | November 29, 2013

Unilever’s uplifting short film encouraging parenthood and the significance of bringing a child into this world.   The Natural Revolution Abstinence Displacing Contempt with Respect…

Two of Us: Communicating to the Children

By Two of Us Series | November 25, 2013

  Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes and then share your answers more fully with your…