Many women credit themselves as being nurturers, which is a great quality for mothers. But what about as wives and girlfriends? Is the pronouncement "I'm a nurturer by nature" really a woman's appeal to rationalize babying adult males? I purposely cited adult "males" not adult "men." Adult men don't need to be nurtured. Here's why. Nurture Let's begin by defining the term … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Your Husband Doesn’t Help Out More
I think some men are great with offering their wives a suitable level of help and support with day-to-day responsibilities. But I’d be lying if I didn’t say that many of the women I know could share a complaint or two (or three) about their husband just not helping out enough (I am definitely not trying to make men look bad, so stay with me here). So what’s going on? With … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Reap What You Sow in Your Marriage
We’ve all heard the saying that, “You reap what you sow” and most may believe that it’s true. I am one of those believers. I feel that if you want something, you should give something. To me it’s a law of reciprocity. Therefore, I believe however you want your spouse to treat you, that’s how you should treat your spouse. I’ll give you five examples. [imagebrowser … [Read more...]
What Do You Do When Your Spouse Is Hurting?
It’s hard to see our loved ones in pain whether physical, mental, or emotional. What do you do when your spouse is hurting? How do you know when to step in and when to back off? Here are 4 key areas to keep in mind when going through this type of challenge: 1. Keep the lines of communication open. Difficult subjects can be hard to approach, but don’t let this stop you. Keep … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Maintain Peace of Mind in Any Season of Uncertainty
When the US government closed its doors millions of lives were affected. Thank goodness they have reopened for business. However, you can be sure that this challenge, will not be the last challenge you face in life. There will be others. Don't let the challenge conquer you or your family. Protect your relationships even in times of challenge. Whether it's the Government … [Read more...]
Why Asking Your Spouse for Help is Good for Your Marriage
There are times in most marriages when things feel out of balance. Maybe it’s a busier season for one spouse than it is for another. It could be a result of tasks around the home, managing the children, or a demanding career. Whatever the reason, there are times when one person is incredibly overwhelmed, and they are barely keeping their head above water; times when they could … [Read more...]