Lately, I have been seeing a significant emphasis on birth order on social media as well as in personal conversations with friends and acquaintances. The common standpoint they come to is that the oldest sibling has it the hardest. While I can understand the sentiment, and for some families, this might be true, we don’t…
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 Most women I know are excellent givers, but not always good at receiving. As I ponder this, I wonder if it’s because of how God created us…
Benefits of Staying Sexually Active Research shows that the following benefits are linked to having a more active sex life. Lowered stress and blood pressure Improved heart functioning Better immunity Stronger pelvic floor muscles Less overall pain Greater physical fitness Improved mood Improved cognitive functioning Higher self esteem While these positive outcomes have been associated…
Praying for your spouse in secret blesses them with God’s peace. The words you whisper to the Father rise like incense before His throne, and He is faithful to act on their behalf. What a beautiful way to support them during the holidays! In Matthew 6:6, Jesus taught His followers the importance of praying in…
Healthy relationships aren’t built on one partner leading and the other following. They thrive when partners are equals, each with valuable thoughts, feelings, and needs. Gottman research has shown that relationships flourish when partners accept influence from one another, meaning they are open to their partner’s opinions and perspectives. What Accepting Influence Really Means At…
We don’t typically think of prayer as a way to show a person that we appreciate them, but here’s the thing: prayer changes everything, especially our relationships. Prayer is our connection to the God who is love, the God who shows us what it means to love our spouse unconditionally. When you stay in tune…
We have all heard about feeling burnt out at work, but what about in your relationship? Workplace burnout usually signals it’s time to move on and find a new job, but does the same apply to your relationship? When the connection that once felt effortless now feels distant or draining, you might be experiencing something…
Blending a family is one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences a parent can go through. Even with the best intentions, bias can naturally show up. You may avoid using phrases like “my kids” or “your kids,” but the truth is that the bond you share with your biological children can feel different from…
Spending time with your in-laws may leave you feeling like you’re walking on eggshells. Perhaps you got into a huge disagreement about politics earlier this year and things have been tense ever since. Or maybe you get the impression that your in-laws just don’t like you, and haven’t really accepted you into the family. Dr….
I hate to admit it, but some of the ugliest arguments in my marriage have centered on holidays, particularly Christmas. This time of year is hectic and financially stressful. It’s great at convincing you to set false expectations for your loved ones, too. We want to make our toddlers cooperate for Christmas photos, bosses give…