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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: My Children

By Two of Us Series | October 14, 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…

Two of Us: Where I’m Touchy

By Two of Us Series | October 6, 2013

  Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your…

The Science of Happiness

By Francine & Byron Pirola | October 4, 2013

Watch this clip: the affect of gratitude on our own happiness! Mercy – The Gift you Give Yourself Celebrating Saint Valentine What Do Men Want?…

Two of Us: Growing Up Sexually

By Two of Us Series | September 30, 2013

  Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your…

Video: The Time You Have (In JellyBeans)

By Francine & Byron Pirola | September 26, 2013

How do you spend your time…? Two of Us: Sexual Hopes No Jerks Allowed! Video: Fathers Day Video: A Tale of Two Brains Video: Inspiring…

Knot Yet! #1: Too Young to Wed

By Francine & Byron Pirola | September 18, 2013

When is a person too young to marry? The age at first marriage has differed throughout history and cultures. It’s no news to anyone that…

The Vocation of Marriage: Prezi

By Francine & Byron Pirola | September 17, 2013

Check out our Prezi on the Vocation of Marriage, prepared for a Year 10 RE class.   When I am winning, WE are usually losing…

Two of Us: Symptoms of Hurt

By Two of Us Series | September 16, 2013

  Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your…

Music Video: Restore

By Francine & Byron Pirola | September 13, 2013

Chris August – Restore An song to inspire struggling marriages – that God will light the way.     It’s all about me…not! Leaving and…

An Unexpected Anniversary Gift

By Guest Author | September 12, 2013

Only a man would attempt this… (Originally found somewhere in the depths of Facebook)   A guy who purchased his lovely wife a pocket Tazer…

Video: I Forgot My Phone

By Francine & Byron Pirola | September 6, 2013

  Why are we addicted to our phones?         Feel like your marriage has become lifeless? Looking for ways to re-energize your…

Two of Us: Sexual Influences

By Two of Us Series | September 2, 2013

  Reflect Separately, say the prayer and spend some time reflecting on the questions. Write some notes so that you can share more fully with your…

Advice to Husbands – Gerald Rogers

By Francine & Byron Pirola | August 31, 2013

There’s a blog post that’s attracting a lot of attention in the past week from a divorced man sharing the lessons he’s learned. Reading it…

Take Five: Improve your Marriage

By Francine & Byron Pirola | August 31, 2013

Do you feel trapped in a dissatisfying or troubled marriage? Do you feel powerless to ‘fix’ it because your spouse refuses to join you in…

Video: Fathers Day

By Francine & Byron Pirola | August 30, 2013

How awesome are our fathers!   Why Women Leave Men They Love #10 Forgiveness Abstinence Video: A Tale of Two Brains Video: Inspiring True Story