Moving Beyond “He Said, She Said”
A difficulty for many couples is learning how to handle conflict in marriage. Most of us don’t want to be mean or disrespectful to our spouse. Yet when we grow ...
Blending Family Parenting Styles
When they got married, Tom and Megan’s kids ranged from teens to mid-twenties. Megan had three kids, and Tom had three. And now they are grandparents to three . . ...
Money Expectations
Money is one of the greatest stressors in most marriages, but especially in second marriages it can be that much more challenging. It’s extremely important to talk about your financial ...
Parenting Expectations in ReMarriage
The parenting factor is always interesting, and usually challenging, in blending a family and in remarriage life. And if one of you doesn’t have children, this may be extra challenging, ...
Why Wait?
Sex before marriage can hinder and even damage your chance for real intimacy. The myth that it’s okay to have premarital sex only masquerades as love and intimacy. The argument ...
Grace In Marriage
I have so many flaws. Sometimes I forget. I don’t forget that I HAVE flaws, but I forget that my husband sees them on a regular basis. Especially when I grow ...
Extended Family Expectations
The expectations your in-laws and extended family may have about you as a couple can easily cause undo stress between you and your future mate. Talking about possible challenges—before they ...
Talking About Sex—Before you Remarry
Although you already know a lot about your future mate, the reality is, you’ll spend your entire life getting to know him or her better. But in areas as deep ...
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