If you want a great marriage, do this I
Great marriages don’t happen by accident — it’s often the little things that matter most. With guest Katharine Hill, you'll hear why honesty ...
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If you want a great marriage, do this I
Great marriages don’t happen by accident — it’s often the little things that matter most. With guest Katharine Hill, you'll hear why honesty ...
A mother’s story of loss and redemption
No heartbreak can compare to the sting of losing a child. For Lindsey Dennis, she experienced that heartbreak twice, losing two children, just hours ...
Signs you’re losing yourself in your relationship…
Great marriage relationships feature a healthy sense of self, independence and interdependence. This means you have flexibility, reciprocity without ...
Physical distancing and Pornography
Does social distancing translate to a greater use of pornography? I don’t know but many people do ask me if pornography is a contributing cause to ...
Embracing God’s purpose for your marriage
God’s purpose for your marriage isn’t to make you happy, but to make you better. Marriage counsellor Debra Fileta explains how marriage requires ...
Bible reading in marriage is transformational
I was with a married couple in my counselling office. Near the end of the session, we discussed the spiritual aspect of their relationship. “We ...
Why teammates shouldn’t ‘help’ each other
It was the meltdown hour between school and dinner. Our daughter Murphy was half-dressed. Our son, Garrison, was colouring on the walls, and our ...
A wife’s response to mental burdens
Recently my husband, Greg, announced that we weren’t going to eat out for a while because the budget wouldn’t allow for it. My immediate thought ...
When to see a therapist instead of just asking friends for help
I walked into a large chain bookstore and asked the clerk, “Could you tell me where the self-help section is?” She paused, then responded with a ...
Crisis: A Pivotal Point in Marriage
Many years ago, my husband and I met with a middle-aged couple whose 17-year-old daughter, Macy*, was in a tragic accident. Their pain-filled story ...
When your spouse goes through a faith crisis
Bzzzdt. Carrie Oliver’s pager buzzed again, and I smiled inwardly. For me, the vibration was the most beautiful sound imaginable. Carrie and her ...
Recovering from an Affair
Note to the reader: Over the years we’ve counselled hundreds of couples who are grappling with the aftermath of marital infidelity. While the ...