In my marriage, we communicate openly about our needs, but not every relationship is like that. Oftentimes, your spouse doesn't ask for the things they need from you. Sometimes this is because they feel self-conscious or uncomfortable asking. … [Read more...] about 10 Things Your Spouse Needs You to Do More Often (But Won’t Ask For)
Choosing pet names for your spouse can seem like a harmless display of affection, but some seemingly innocent terms can actually harm your relationship. Words carry weight, and the wrong ones can breed resentment or discomfort. Here are 12 common pet … [Read more...] about 12 Common Pet Names for Your Spouse That Might be Damaging Your Relationship (And What to Use Instead)
If you celebrated the dreaded Valentine's Day yesterday, I hope it was a pleasant one. I wrote yesterday how every day is Valentine's Day and how I always have fresh-cut flowers for my wife. However, that didn't mean I copped out and didn't give … [Read more...] about V-Day Recap – What I did for my wife
Reader and commenter Rob, who owns a full 1% of the comments here at Clever Dude (we have thousands), posed a question to me via email this past weekend. We had a good discussion of ideas and I got his permission to write about it. I will warn you … [Read more...] about Temptation in the Workplace, and Accountability
Hello again from Clever Dudette. This time I figured I'd write towards the "Marriage and Life" section of this site, but with a financial twist. So, all you frugal men out there probably think that it's better to be frugal than to spend money to … [Read more...] about Inexpensive Ways to Woo Your Wife…By Clever Dudette
