We’ve all seen and laughed at sitcoms with the same old storyline. The husband messes up, the wife gets annoyed, and her revenge involves a promise to deny him what he seems to want most: sex. It’s hilarious when we see it on television, but what happens when that sitcom becomes your life? It’s not so funny anymore. Using intimacy as a way to express anger or frustration … [Read more...]
Singles: Got Trust Issues? Follow These 3 Tips to Pick Better Partners
When we’re wounded in a past relationship, it’s easy to say, “That’s it! I will never trust anyone again. It'll just be me and Jesus. He’s the only one I can depend on anyway.” You then carry around that embitterment and distrust in every relationship and new interaction. But in doing so, you miss out on the joy, comfort and support that a healthy relationship brings. Here’s … [Read more...]
Is It Ever Okay To Go Through Your Man’s Things?
If you haven’t been there personally, you probably have a friend who has—going through her man’s phone, wallet, car—wondering if she will stumble upon some incriminating evidence that he’s doing something wrong. Sometimes the evidence is there—clear as day, begging the question, did she really need to go through his things to figure that out? And sometimes, there is nothing … [Read more...]
Dear BMWK, I Spy!
Dear BMWK, I have terrible trust issues with men. This is my second marriage and we have been together for 15 years, married 14. My first marriage lasted 1 yr and we were both just 21. My husband is a wonderful provider, has taken care of my first daughter from the first marriage since she was 3, now she is 18. We have a daughter together and he always says he has two … [Read more...]