The sincerity in her eyes was unmistakable. Whatever I said next, she would eagerly drink in. Her eyes were wide open, and so was her heart. Her question was direct, genuine, and ardent. If only I had the answer. Katie (not her real name) and I had been meeting weekly for a few months. Shortly…
(The following thoughts take place between 7:30-7:34am the morning after an epic make-out.) First stop: Rationality HER: We didn’t have sex. At least not with our nethers. Which technically means I’m still a virgin. Which is technically more than I can say for most of the couples I know— even Christian couples. At least…
When I was asked to review Boundaries in Dating by Henry Cloud and John Townsend, I jumped at the opportunity, hoping to be both challenged and affirmed. After all, I’m always game to glean additional information about healthy dating relationships for my future. I did learn some things. I was challenged on certain topics. And…
I can’t do this anymore. Not one more day,” she said through bitter tears. “I’m done.” She took her ring off and surrendered it on the kitchen table, believing she was finally free. What happened to this marriage? I’m pretty sure her engagement didn’t include, “Will you marry me so we can get a divorce?”…
As a child Liza learned that love is a feeling that comes and goes. When she was eight, her parents divorced and told her, We are no longer in love with each other.” Liza internalized the message that major life decisions, like whether or not to stay married, are based primarily on feelings. When she…
