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4 Tips for a Healthy Relationship
No one gets married hoping to end up unhappy. We meet someone special, fall in love, and pledge our lifetime commitment to that person. We expect a relationship with ups and downs, but we hope that our love will rise above difficulties. We believe that our marriage will remain a source of joy and pleasure….
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Taking A Break
I am a pastor. And, much of what I address regarding marriage and family is heavily influenced by what I experience as a pastor. But, I do not mean what I experience with other families. Much of what I write about is what I experience with my own marriage and family. To be more specific,…
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Presence Over Presents: Five Gifts Money Can’t Buy For Your Spouse
The Christmas season is one full of endless to-do lists, card writing to family and friends you rarely see, and last-minute gift buying and present hiding. It’s full of hot cocoa, Christmas carols, messy homes from entertaining and pillow forts, and early giggles on Christmas morning. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the season, it…
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Marry Someone With the Same Vision and Who Makes You Laugh
A couple close to me recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. On the surface, they are like ‘chalk and cheese.’ The wife is optimistic, impulsive and very positive. The husband, on the other hand, is a wee bit less optimistic and less impulsive. About ten years into their marriage I asked her what it was…
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Commitment Conversations
She’s pushed your buttons by doing the very thing she said she would never do. You are incensed! These actions feel like a violation of trust. Out of aggravation, your response is unkind and loud. For both of you, you’re each seeing a side that you’ve never seen before: yelling, screaming, tears, and restraint as…