Planning a wedding is exciting, but preparing for a marriage requires something deeper. It means having those important conversations that many couples avoid because they seem too heavy or uncomfortable. In the best case scenario these topics have come up naturally in conversation, and you have already talked about them. But if you haven’t, that’s…
A woman wonders how to establish emotional safety with a partner whom she loves but who 80 hours a week in a residency program. The Question to Lisa I am a 27 yr old professional in a new relationship (4 months) with a guy who just started a residency program which means he works about 80…
Brought to you by Divorce is one of life’s most challenging experiences, but when your ex-spouse is a narcissist, the challenges can feel overwhelming. Co-parenting after such a relationship adds a layer of complexity that is unique to those dealing with narcissism. However, with the right mindset, biblical wisdom, and a focus on the well-being…
Most importantly, it is critical to cling to our faith in togetherness. Emotions are deceptive, unpredictable, and often irrational. If we rely on our emotions—or lack of—to get us through the grieving process, we have short-changed ourselves and thus, short-changed our partner. This is a time when you can come together around central truths from…
You’re sitting at dinner with your family, and your mom mentions—again—how your cousin just got promoted. Your dad asks when you’re finally going to settle down. Your sister wonders why you’re “still” in therapy. Sound familiar? The anxiety you are feeling from this conversation is normal but doesn’t have to be the norm. Sometimes the…
You’ve been together for a while now, and things feel… good. Really good, actually. But lately, you’ve been wondering: Is this the person I want to build a life with? How do I know if we’re truly compatible on the deeper levels that matter? If you’re finding yourself having these thoughts, you’re in one of…
Raise your hand if someone at Church has offered to set you up. Look at that – nearly every hand raised. Now, raise your hand if someone at Church has prayed with you to continue living single for God’s glory. Hopefully, as many hands went up, but probably not. In our church culture, single is…
Dr. John Gottman’s 50 years of research with thousands of couples reveals that lasting love isn’t about finding someone perfect—it’s about finding someone perfectly suited to grow alongside you. The couples who thrive together share specific patterns of connection, communication, and commitment that we can actually measure and recognize. But how do you know if…
It’s true! Laughter is some of the best medicine. While you definitely want to experience this with your teen, this article is about you and your spouse. And oftentimes, laughter is the last thing we tend to share with one another. That and the idea that “this too shall pass”. Because it will, barring a critical issue evolving…
Most of us know someone who has or had cancer. In a split second, we can think of those we lost too soon. It’s a mystery how this disease robs their lives and changes ours so quickly. One minute they’re here, and the next, they’re gone. Life seems so short. Surely not fair. I’ve known…