How to have a shame-free marriage
Dennis and Stephanie* shared with me that their relationship had slowly grown cold over the last nine years. They couldn’t pinpoint a reason, but ...
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Laugh and play together
Groceries in the fridge. Check. Soccer uniform washed. Check. Sales presentation printed. Check. Reservations for dinner … Uh, oh. Have you ever ...
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Want to be a better husband? Hang out with good friends
If you're not sure that certain friendships are having a positive impact on you, consider the influence these guys have on your marriage. Do they ...
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A Wife and Mother’s Role
Previous article in this series Conquering communication It wasn’t until our second child was born that we realised how different raising her was ...
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Conquering communication
Previous in this series Stress and Conflict One of the greatest frustrations in caring for a special needs child or adult is the difficulty of trying ...
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Romance and intimacy
Previous in this series The Husband and Father's Role A couple’s level of oneness is usually evident in their level of companionship, commitment ...
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Special needs and marriage
God gives us a biblical perspective for building oneness in marriage: “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his ...
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When your spouse struggles with past trauma
Karen and Frank walked into my office and plopped onto my chesterfield couch. Karen curled up in one corner with a pillow hugged close to her chest. ...
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Affirm your man
On Valentine's Day, we all celebrate the idealised, romantic versions of marriage. The other 364 days a year, we're back to real life, loving and ...
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Why couples stop talking
I once heard a story about a retired business executive and his wife. One evening, the wife called friends to ask what they were doing. ...
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Recognising spiritual leadership in the little things
Spiritual intimacy in marriage can be a confusing and painful issue for many couples. As a matter of fact, I recently asked the couples in my small ...
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Starting a conversation
Perhaps you are having trouble getting conversations started with your spouse. Maybe you're avoiding certain topics. Maybe you or your spouse isn't ...
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