Near the end of our first year of marriage, Bill and I told some friends we needed a mini-retreat just for the two of us, but we couldn’t afford it. We had some decisions to pray and talk about. I forget what they were, but they were important enough to merit a day in a…
Most couples I know who have just tied the knot are exhausted! All that wedding planning, decision making and pre-marriage counseling on top of regular work and other commitments…whew! While planning your honeymoon keep in mind that you may want to go somewhere you can simply relax. Here are a few other things to consider….
Q: You talk about “in love euphoria.” What about relationships that start without this “feeling” and are more “intellectually based” Is this healthy? A (Gary Chapman): I think that’s perfectly fine. I do think, however, that the in-love experience is an important part of the relationship. I find that couples who never have that—they simply have…
Marriage is meant to be the most intimate, fulfilling relationship that two people can experience. God’s Word describes marriage as a man and woman uniting to become one flesh. That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.” Genesis 2:24 After marriage, there…
Rejection. What a painful pill to swallow, and no matter how full our “love tank” feels, just one action can make us feel bankrupt. I have loved you with an everlasting love. I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” (Jeremiah 31:3) There was a brief moment in my new marriage when I felt rejected. Abandoned….
