Have you ever heard the story about the newlywed husband who invited his ex-girlfriend over when his wife was out? It’s a funny story. Or at least it is now, but when it actually happened to me, I did not find much humor in it at all. Less than six months into our marriage, my…
I’m an introvert. I’m such an introvert that I chose a career where I spend most of my day, sitting alone, reading books written by people who have been dead for 200 years. Seriously, when I say I am an introvert, I really mean it. Because I’m an introvert, being around people drains my energy,…
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 up with unresolved issues, emotional wounds, or poor role modeling from the adults around us, bad relationship habits can become ingrained. The good news is…
“What is that?” I stopped brushing my freshly-washed hair to stare at the big brown speck reflecting back at me from the mirror. How I could still have dirt on my body after a twenty minute shower? Sure, we’d been hiking in the Colorado Mountains all day, but dirt doesn’t permanently stain! I examined the…
Justin met Aaron his freshman year of college. They are a testament to the fact that “potluck” (random) rooming assignments can work. After living together during their freshman and sophomore years, they served as dorm leaders their junior year and remained close friends. The summer before their senior year, I entered the picture as Justin’s…
