How do you respond when your spouse suffers a loss—a job, a parent, a friend or perhaps their confidence? It’s probably a good time to listen and support without rushing to give advice. When have you experienced a loss and what was your spouse’s response?
Read more →Sometimes we forget. We take for granted. We figure they know we’re grateful. Say it anyhow. It’s important to thank your spouse for their love, your life together, and for all the things they do for you. When was the last time you thanked your spouse?
Read more →You will always have a relationship with your parents, but it shouldn’t take priority over the relationship with your spouse. How might this be a challenge in a marriage relationship?
Read more →Sex can be one of the most difficult discussion topics in a marriage due to the deeply personal nature and the potential for misunderstanding and conflict. But it’s the most necessary conversation to have to achieve a healthy marriage balance. What prevents you from discussing this topic?
Read more →You could tell that they were sisters. The hairdos gave it away almost immediately. When Gertie and Madge walked around their small Southern town, an immobile helmet of hair topped off every outfit. Both women styled and sprayed their locks to impressive fullness and height—they teased, they cemented, and they colored away the grays. [...]
Read more →Shh… there it is again— leaves crackling, twigs snapping, and the sound of footsteps. As your eyes frantically scan the opening in the brush for movement, you can physically feel each beat of your heart thumping in your chest. It’s him. The big one you’ve only caught glimpses of and heard others talk about. [...]
Read more →If you’re like me, you’ve often interpreted your spouse’s words incorrectly. For example, if my wife says, “fine” but her arms are crossed, her eyes are like slits and her tone is sharp enough to cut wood, it doesn’t mean everything is okay. Or how about when you ask your spouse, “what’s wrong” and they [...]
Read more →Plastic surgery and injections are done for all sorts of reasons and motives. Sometimes spouses go too far in thinking these procedures will preserve their body and their marriage. Loving your spouse for who they are on the inside helps bring security to a relationship. What are your motivations for staying healthy and looking your [...]
Read more →You would think that after 25 + 20+ 18 + 15 years of parenting combined, my wife and I would have a pretty good idea of what makes our children tick, what they need, and what we should do to be perfect parents. There are many of you parents that could add up far more [...]
Read more →If I told you I recently gave a speech and did not know one single person in the audience, that probably wouldn’t surprise you. If I said that the speech was not in our neck of the woods, that probably wouldn’t surprise you either. If I said that the people there gave me a [...]
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