Even the toughest guy in the world prefers safety to vulnerability. That’s why the Roman Legion carried shields. It’s natural to seek one’s own security. But that should only be when the Visigoths are attacking. It shouldn’t mean withdrawing emotionally when things get tough in a relationship and the stones and arrows start flying. Unfortunately, on a spiritual and emotional level, men got rewired to run away…
I don’t believe most women are natural arguers, I think they are reasonable skeptics. They require more convincing than men—since most men think highly of their own judgment, believing anything they came up with themselves, or will solve a problem quickly so they don’t have to deal with it. Women often, sensibly enough, require reasons…
She is strong yet gentle, dignified yet humble, sincere yet patient…she is human so she makes mistakes and has an incredible need for grace and forgiveness. Now what kind of man would it take to lead a woman like that? Jess MacCallum, in his humorous, light-hearted, man-to-man guide, I Married Wonder Woman…Now What? offers a twist in…
Before my husband and I got engaged we sought counseling. We read books. We asked each other numerous questions. We set the tone by taking the time to test our relationship emergency broadcast system, and how well we communicated. I seriously feel as a newlywed asking the tough questions before getting engaged saved our marriage…
Our society has this strange tendency to lure us into planning and pulling off the perfect “fairytale” wedding. Just about any girl you ask, including me, has at some point dreamed about her picture-perfect wedding, husband, honeymoon and home—with a list of expectations for each. A friend who recently married had a rule throughout her…
