Lee Baucom

Save Your Marriage And Improve Yourself!

Many people set out to learn how to save their marriage. But they forget the greatest tool they have: themselves! Oh, sure, there are relationship issues that must be addressed. But where do you start? My answer: yourself. Bart came into my... Read >

Heroes and Villains: Saving Your Marriage

My parents live over 6 hours from us, but my children have been fortunate to be able to spend a week, each by themselves, being spoiled by their grandparents. We always plan the weeks back-to-back, and meet after the first week at a half-way poin... Read >

Marriage Advice: Where To Start

Let's face it: 100% of marriages have difficulties and problems. It is the nature of such a close relationship. Two people living in close proximity are going to have marriage problems. Statistically speaking, about 1/2 of those marriages surviv... Read >

What Feeds Extramarital Infatuations?

Yet another person sitting in my office, trying to explain why his marriage was doomed for failure, and his "new love" was right! "Greg" is a good guy. He is successful, nice, well spoken. . . by all external accounts, he's got it all. His wife of ... Read >

Top Ten Ways To NOT Save Your Marriage!

Here it is! My Top 10 Ways to NOT Save Your Marriage! These are the mistakes I see day-in and day-out. Avoid these mistakes if you want to save your marriage. Commit these mistakes at your own risk! 10) Do nothing! Don't worry, the crisis (... Read >

Top 10 Reasons To Divorce (NOT!)

Divorce. A big word and a big decision. One that many take too lightly. After 2 decades working to stop divorces, I have heard all the reasons people give -- really the justifications. So here is my Top 10 List! 10) This just isn't fun anymo... Read >

Stop An Affair

How do you stop an affair? That is a frightening question for anyone in the midst of a marriage threatened by infidelity. Unfortunately, that places you in easily 1/4 of all marriages. Yep, that's right. The statistics show that 25% of marriage... Read >

Seasons Of A Marriage: Change Happens!

I love to trail run. I love the exhiliration of running through the woods, feeling the ground beneath me. I'm usually just behind my yellow Lab. I don't live in what anyone would consider to be the Mecca of trail running. But there is this one t... Read >

A Thankful Attitude Can Save Your Marriage

In the United States, it is around Thanksgiving, a time set aside to be thankful. For far too many people, it really becomes an opportunity to eat a big meal, watch a little football, and take a few days off work. Too bad! What an opportunity t... Read >

A Marriage Saving Wager

There you are, trying to decide whether your marriage can be saved, or if you even want to save it! Many times, we find ourselves struggling and struggling, ready to just give up. We tell ourselves that it just isn't worth it, but then find oursel... Read >

Change Your Attitude, Change Your Marriage

Do I have your attention? Are you thinking I am blaming you for your marriage? That is not my intention. The reality is, though, that you are searching for help with your marriage. So, there is nothing I can do about your spouse, but there may be so... Read >

How To Save Your Marriage

Each year in America alone, nearly 1 million marriages end in divorce. This is an incredible number! That would be as if all the citizens of Houston Texas were divorced (each divorce leaves 2 people).The question is how many of those marriages could be ... Read >

Will Valentine's Day Ruin Your Relationship?

Ah, February! Our minds start turning to thoughts of Valentine's Day. In the middle of winter, romance is suddenly in vogue. The stores are filled with cards, candy, jewelry, and any number of other products touting the opportunity to show your love ho... Read >

4 Rules That Can Save Your Marriage: Rule 3

You are reading the third installment in a series of four articles about rules of marriage. Each rule is designed to move a couple toward better relating and more harmony. If you have missed any in the series, you can find them at http://www.savet... Read >

4 Rules That Can Save Your Marriage: Rule 2

The last article focused on the approach of not taking everything personally (article is available at http://www.savethemarriage.com/blog/blog.html) But there are several more rules that can help you with your marriage. The next rule is an internal unde... Read >