The world of dating is different now. Bethany is 23, having just graduated from college, and is looking to the future, when she will secure a real job, get married, and start her own family. However, the journey to achieving these goals has many challenges and uncertainties. Dating can be challenging and dating as a…
Learn research-based strategies to enhance your daily interactions, fostering not just clearer conversation, but also a deeper bond. Integrating these small things into your routines can make every conversation with your partner an opportunity to reconnect, rekindle, and rediscover joy in your relationship. Brief Overview Learning how to communicate better with your partner can transform…
How to Train a Puppy My puppy Quill, who you met in the video, really wants to please. Despite this, she sometimes makes a mess. For example, just now she grabbed a tee shirt from the floor of my husband’s closet and dragged it into her dog bed to chew on. Now, to be clear,…
Practically speaking, it is not possible to grumble and glorify God in the same breath. If we set our minds to cultivating gratitude in our marriages, it will chase out the grumbling. During a particularly grumbly time in my marriage, I felt the Lord impress on my heart to practice the passage from Philippians diligently….
Financial infidelity is defined as consciously or deliberately lying to a romantic partner about financial behavior. It is not occasionally forgetting to record a check or debit card transaction. It’s a situation when one partner intentionally hides a money-related secret from the other, expecting that it would be disapproved of. Second, it’s failing to disclose…
Just as our cars must go in for regular tune-ups to run properly and save us from spending extra money on those pesky check engine lights, our marriages also benefit from preventative maintenance. Regular “tune-ups” is essential to keep our unions thriving, not merely surviving. Maybe your marriage needs a tune-up. Well, the good news is we have the…
“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10 One of my earliest memories of people-pleasing was around the age of four when my older…
It’s a quiet ache many of us know all too well, feeling alone in a relationship. We might find ourselves yearning for that deep emotional connection that once felt so natural. Perhaps you’ve sensed a growing distance with your partner or felt unheard during conversations. Let’s explore the subtle clues that indicate a lack of emotional connection…
When the mere thought of raising an issue with a loved one fills you with dread, you are likely experiencing confrontation anxiety. Yet, navigating through confrontations is crucial for sustaining a loving and genuine bond. Our research shows that when conflicts are addressed in a healthy way, they can actually draw you closer, fostering deeper…
Feeling unlovable is one of the most isolating and painful emotional experiences. It’s a quiet, persistent voice that tells you that you are fundamentally flawed and unworthy of affection, belonging, or love. This feeling can create a profound sense of loneliness, even when you are surrounded by people who care about you. If you resonate…