Going to church when I was a kid was fun. I mean, I got to see my friends and make jokes in the pews and eventually learn a thing or two in Sunday school. I got to see the different roles people had and learned to respect their service in the church. But, I remember one of the first times the image of one of the women I looked up to got twisted. In part, that image began to … [Read more...]
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10 Principles for a Better Marriage in 2019
Whether you like to make New Year's Resolutions or not, now is as good a time as any to take stock of your marriage, assess how things went this past year for you and your spouse and set marriage goals for the upcoming year. For a better marriage, you should determine what are the strengths in your marriage and what areas need improvements? What actions are you going to … [Read more...]
5 Lies You Tell Yourself When You Decide to Cheat
Lies...lies...lies! Your marriage heads for rough waters when you make a decision to go outside of your relationship with your spouse to get a certain need met. You make excuses that seem plausible because you are convinced that need can't be met within your marriage. But, while it's different strokes for different folks, there are five lies you tell yourself when you decide to … [Read more...]
Part 3: How Our Marriage Became Better After Two Affairs
This article is part of a three-part series to help couples overcome infidelity and experience affair recovery. In this article: The Road to Affair Recovery Stronger Than Ever Build Greater Trust Build Better Communication Build a Stronger Resolve Build a Deeper Romance Build a Sturdier Foundation Affair Recovery | Turning Marriage Around After an … [Read more...]
Adultery Doesn’t Just Happen; 10 Honest (and Some Ugly) Reasons Why Your Spouse Cheated
Why do people cheat? Chances are when you and your partner entered into your marriage, neither of you intended to break your covenants. So why then does infidelity happen? In this article: How Many Couples Go Through Affairs? Unhappiness Experience and Environment Genetics Sexually Unsatisfied Emotionally Unsatisfied Lost Connection Life Crisis … [Read more...]
7 Proven Strategies For Making Financial Intimacy a Success in Your Marriage
Financial self-awareness, receptiveness, and understanding play an extensive role in setting the stage to make financial intimacy a possibility for your marriage. In addition to the knowing, there must be the “doing.” Financial intimacy is both a goal and a journey. The only way to attend to growing your financial intimacy in your marriage is through action. … [Read more...]
30 Year Old Virgin: Why I’m Waiting For Marriage To Have Sex
Four years ago, I can clearly remember committing to sexual abstinence. Up until my 30th birthday, I was officially a 30-year-old virgin. While this may be shocking for some, I know A LOT of women were in the same boat with me. I struggled with sharing my story, because of people's doubt and disbelief. Then it dawned on me that I'd be remiss not to give all the glory to God for … [Read more...]
In Your Marriage, Can You Stand The Rain?
Do you know the song "Can You Stand The Rain" by New Edition? Try listening to the lyrics. Like me, you might find yourself suddenly relating to them! In this article: An Epiphany from "Can You Stand The Rain" Lyrics What Goes on Behind Closed Doors What Goes on in a Relationship Expectations and Disappointments Storms Will Come, Get Ready for It Can You … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Survive In Your Marriage When Your In-Laws Hate You
There are some days you can't help but hate your parents-in-law and other in-laws, and "I hate my monster-in-laws!" is one of those expressions nobody really wants to say and admit. You've found the one you love, and they love you back. The two of you decided to join together in holy matrimony. You're finally getting your happily ever after, but there is only one problem — his … [Read more...]
5 Things We Did To Improve Our Communication And Save Our Marriage
The difference between couples who have great communication in relationships and those who can’t seem to talk about anything without fussing and fighting is action. Sounds simple, doesn't it? But it is this difference that matters most. You have to work hard to fix what seems to be destroying your relationship through proper communication. To know how to achieve a healthy … [Read more...]
20 Marriage Affirmations That Will Breathe Life Into Your Marriage Today
I am always looking for new ways to breathe life into my marriage, and this is why I want to share with you the power of love affirmations. I believe that being comfortable in any part of your life, including your marriage, is a dangerous place to be. Stay out of the danger zone and use positive affirmations in your marriage to rekindle the love. Love Affirmations to Keep the … [Read more...]
The 3 Types Of Intimacy Every Marriage Needs To Thrive
What is intimacy? When we look at the true definition, everything surrounding intimacy deals with closeness to another person: closeness of contact, friendship, warmth, and familiarity. What Is Intimacy | All Your Questions Answered In this article: The Bond Holding Marriage Together Type 1: Sexual Intimacy Type 2: Emotional Intimacy Type 3: Spiritual … [Read more...]
Conversation With Gary Thomas, Author Of Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage To Make Us Holy Instead Of Happy?
I had an awesome opportunity last week to speak with best selling author and international speaker, Gary Thomas, who wrote bestseller Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage To Make Us Holy Instead Of Happy?, which still remains as his most successful book. Mr. Thomas is the author of at least thirteen books, a couple of which rank on my all-time favorites list. Learn … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Your Man Is Tired Of You And You Don’t Even Realize It
“Happy wife, happy life!” is a common piece of advice every man is given when he gets into a relationship or marriage, but how exactly do you achieve this if you’re already in an unhappy relationship? While I endorse treating your woman like a queen, sometimes that’s just not enough for some women. In this post, we’ve listed some of the possible reasons why your relationship or … [Read more...]
Why The Phrase “Behind Every Great Man Is A Great Woman” Should Be Updated!
We've all heard the saying, "Behind every great man, is a great woman." And today with over 23% of married households in America where the women out-earn the men, the saying may need to change quickly to "Next to every great man is a great woman." Behind Every Great Man | Should Women Stay Behind? In this article: How Important the Woman in Your Life Is Picking Up … [Read more...]