I must admit I made several marriage mistakes as a new wife. It took me a minute to understand and appreciate this profound new role with my husband. So my relationship struggled just a bit. What I learned, as I began studying relationships and working with couples, is that I wasn’t the only wife who had this experience. In this article: Taking your husband for … [Read more...]
Own Your Flaws: 7 Things That Might Prevent You from Being a Great Spouse
Have you ever thought about what’s needed to be a great spouse? And on top of that, have you considered what might prevent you from being one? Knowing the deepest truth of who you are is crucial to the future of your marriage. Being able to recognize your strengths in relationships as well as your weaknesses will save you a lot of frustration down the road. I’ve found … [Read more...]
From Girlfriend to Wife: 9 Qualities She Should Possess Before You Marry Her
The search for love and a potential spouse can be daunting. While the physical attraction is typically what draws most people in, it takes a whole lot more than that to keep them interested. In my many years of coaching couples and hearing from men, I've come to learn what some men deem most valuable in their relationships. There are certain qualities a woman can possess … [Read more...]
5 BIG Signs that You May Not Be as Good a Husband or Wife as You Think!
“A lot of people want to be married but not many want to be husbands and wives.” I wrote this quote on social media a while ago and it seemed that it hit home with many people. The fact that it did told me there is more to the story. The reaction told me that many people are in love with the title of husband and wife, but don’t necessarily embrace the responsibility that … [Read more...]
The Proverbs 31 Woman of 2015 – How Do You Measure Up?
Most women, as they are preparing for marriage, seek guidance or a marriage model to pattern themselves after. Naturally we want to be successful in love, so we look to either our parent’s relationships, the other couples we grew up around and, of course, the most perfect example of a wife, the Proverbs 31 woman. This powerful piece of scripture proves to be the marriage … [Read more...]