Tag Archives: marriage

How parenthood makes life meaningful and how marriage makes parenthood bearable

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Walt Larimore

When Baby Makes Three, the 2011 State of Our Unions report from the National Marriage Project and the Institute for American Values, relies on nationally representative data to answer four important questions about contemporary family life:

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Mentored by a Milker of Cows

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Walt Larimore

Long-time readers know of my fondness and appreciation for Bill Judge, a retired dairyman in Kissimmee, Florida, who has been my mentor and coach since the mid-1980’s. Now that my father has passed, Bill has become my second dad. In … Continue reading →

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Fathers less likely to die of heart-related problems than men who are childless

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Walt Larimore

The AP reports that “dads are less likely to die of heart-related problems than childless men are,” according to a study published in the journal Human Reproduction.

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Study says cohabiting parents do kids harm

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Walt Larimore

Unmarried, cohabiting parents may be putting their kids at risk for a host of personal problems according to a new report from the University of Virgina’s National Marriage Project and the Institute for American Values.

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MEDIA ALERT: Barb and I were featured on “Your Family Live”

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Walt Larimore

Today, Barb and I were interviewed on the Internet TV show, Your Family Live, about our book, His Brain, Her Brain: How divinely designed differences can strengthen your marriage.

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A well-loved child more likely to be a loving spouse

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Walt Larimore

The ability of men and women to have staying power and a strong level of commitment in their romantic relationships and marriage can be traced back to their early childhood and adolescence, a new study reports.

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Children healthier in a two-parent home

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Walt Larimore

Dr. Brad Wilcox, the Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, recently offered an analysis of federal research that confirms what many of us know through our religious faith and long-held traditions—that children do best when … Continue reading →

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8 marriage rules to break, sometimes

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Walt Larimore

What if the traditional keys to a happy marriage, such as always share a bed, don’t go to bed angry, honesty is the best policy, the kids come first, and so on, are, at least sometimes, wrong? According to a … Continue reading →

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The Christian divorce rate myth (what you’ve heard is wrong)

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Walt Larimore

It’s been proclaimed from pulpits and blogs for years — Christians divorce as much as everyone else in America. But some scholars and family activists are questioning the oft-cited statistics, saying Christians who attend church regularly are more likely to remain … Continue reading →

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Want to Marry Your Soul Mate? Could This Lead An Increased Risk of Divorce?

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Walt Larimore

I must confess: this one surprised me. But, after reading the details, I wonder … After all, Brad Wilcox is one of my favorite researchers and writers. See what you think … A surprising new study has reported that the … Continue reading →

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Infidelity Rises When She Makes More Than He Does

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Walt Larimore

A new study finds that men are more likely to cheat if their income is much lower than what their wife or female partner makes, while women are more likely to fool around if they make more than their husband … Continue reading →

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Showing Gratitude for Partner’s Generosity Strengthens Bonds

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Walt Larimore

When you do something for your romantic partner, is it the thought that counts? Yes, but a new study suggests something else matters: the return favor of gratitude.

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Trip to Italy – Days #13-14 – Rome Days #1-2 – The Wedding

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Yesterday, Thursday, May 20, we trained to Rome and then checked into the Roman Residence (where we stayed earlier in the trip). Massimo, the owner, warmly welcomed us back and had our very large and comfortable room ready for us, … Continue reading →

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New research touts the benefits of marriage on health

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Tara Parker-Pope, of the New York Times, recently did an excellent analysis on the topic of the effects of marriage on health. Parker-Pope reports, “Contemporary studies … have shown that married people are less likely to get pneumonia, have surgery, … Continue reading →

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MEDIA ALERT: Dr. Walt and Barb to be featured on Focus on the Family Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Walt Larimore

Barb and I have just learned that an interview we did with Dr. James Dobson for his daily international Focus on the Family radio broadcast has been selected among “The Best of 2009.” The broadcast was titled, “Differences That Strengthen … Continue reading →

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Marriage is Positive for Kids

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Walt Larimore

http://www.citizenlink.org/content/A000011469.cfm Having a married mom and dad has an impact on a child’s future, according to data http://www.heritage.org/Research/Family/Map_of_Religion.pdf from The Heritage Foundation. The group used data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health to look at marriage and the … Continue reading →

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The Ten Commandments of Preventive Medicine – Part 4 – Marriage

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Walt Larimore

In my newest book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People, I teach people how to utilize ten essentials that are necessary to live a happy and highly healthy life. Under The Essential of Self-Care, teach what I call “The 10 … Continue reading →

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Ten Ways to Help a Friend Who Has a Struggling Marriage

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Walt Larimore

It’s common to know someone whose marriage is in trouble and to be unsure how to help. These 10 practical tips will help you get started helping others. More Information:

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Loneliness is increasing and it can harm your health

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Walt Larimore

In my new book (to be released in a couple of weeks), 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People, I have a chapter on “Avoid Loneliness Like the Plague.” Now, another expert and author on loneliness told a session Thursday on … Continue reading →

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Dr. Walt and Barb featured on Focus on the Family

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Walt Larimore

Barb and I are scheduled to be featured on the Focus on the Family Radio Broadcast on Monday, July 6. We are to be interviewed on our book His Brain, Her Brain: How divinely designed differences can strengthen your marriage. … Continue reading →

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12 Ways to Live Longer

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Walt Larimore

When I wrote my book, 10 Essentials of Highly Healthy People, I included information on how people can make decisions that will affect the quantity and quality of their lives. Here’s a redux of a number of studies on longevity … Continue reading →

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His Brain, Her Brain: The Impact upon Patient, Personal, and Professional Relationships

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Walt Larimore

In 2008 I was honored to be asked to present this topic to the 36th Annual Conference of the American Academy of Physician Assistants in San Antonio, TX. The talk and the handout were prepared from my and Barb’s book … Continue reading →

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Children of Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt Want to Know Why Their Parents Aren’t Married

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Walt Larimore

Angelina Jolie says her children are asking why she and Brad Pitt aren’t married. According to CitizenLink, the 33-year-old actress told Italian Vanity Fair the kids want to know why Shrek and Fiona, characters from the movie Shrek, got married … Continue reading →

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Poll Shows Sex within Marriage is Fulfilling (much more than sex out of marriage)

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Walt Larimore

About 88 percent of married Americans say they are happy or reasonably content in their marriages. And three-quarters report that their sex lives are reasonably fulfilling. That’s according to a new national poll of 1,001 married Americans commissioned by Parade magazine. … Continue reading →

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Powerful Pro-Marriage Film “Fireproof” Opens in Theatres Today

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Walt Larimore

At a time when the majority of marriages end in divorce, the makers of the popular “Facing the Giants” movie are bringing to select theatres a film that has already inspired numerous couples to strengthen, and, in many cases, to … Continue reading →

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Marriage May Protect Against Dementia (and improves health in many other ways)

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Walt Larimore

MedPage is reporting that the give and take of marriage may be enough to stave off Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairment – based upon a prospective population-based study which found that people living alone from midlife on were almost … Continue reading →

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The power of a healthy marriage

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Walt Larimore

A good marriage is a great way to avoid loneliness and cultivate a warm and supportive relationship. Two news stories this week report that good marriages impact physical health. These stories confirm much previous research that shows that people who … Continue reading →

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