“I wish I could talk good.” she said…squinting her eyes and angrily shaking her head in frustration. That’s what my aunt told her husband one evening. They were arguing. He made her mad. But she couldn’t find the right words to fully express how angry she was. Some people can’t talk good. They get in arguments. But what they feel doesn’t always come out…or come out the … [Read more...]
Singles: How Being in Denial Can Affect Your Growth in Relationships
One of the beauties of being single is that it gives you the opportunity to discover yourself and figure out your quirks without it directly affecting your significant other. The single season is a time to learn about yourself, and when God reveals to you your not so good sides, it means it’s time to make changes for the better. But what happens when you find yourself denying … [Read more...]
4 Ways Silence Can Strengthen Your Marriage
I love to talk. I asked my husband one day what he thought one of my gifts were and do you know what his response was? The gift of gab. I laughed out loud, followed by immediate agreement because since I was a child, this mouth has been going. I can’t fault the man for stating the obvious. Indeed, I am pretty chatty. It’s not a bad thing, though. In many instances, being a … [Read more...]
Your Spouse is Not a Mind Reader: Tell Them How You Really Feel
This post by my colleague Troy Spry caused quite a stir here on BMWK last week! He presented several scenario based insights into how we wives can inadvertently hurt our husband’s feelings. He shared some hard truths in his post and I was positively challenged to make some improvements in my behaviors as a wife! A common theme I noticed throughout the article, however, was … [Read more...]