I remember when my husband, Steve, and I were engaged and we got a shocking amount of negative commentary about marriage. From “Enjoy your freedom while it lasts,” to “Are you sure you want to do this?” we were amazed by the pessimism we found ourselves surrounded by. It was as if the whole world…
You may have heard talk about expectations in marriage. Often our expectations going into marriage don’t align with the reality of the relationship once in the thick of it. While expectations are not all bad, they can lead to disappointment, discord, and disputes in a marriage. Glenn Lutjens with Focus on the Family recently shared…
Online dating has become a pretty popular choice for people searching for that special someone. Dating websites all boast about their chosen techniques as the best means of getting connected with that perfect someone. Recently, a new dating website has popped up that is pairing couples based on their idea of what a first date…
When you hear the word “wedding,” you probably think of excitement, joy, and laughter. While weddings are certainly a time of celebration filled with all of these, they are also challenging. Weddings are stressful at times and can lead to what I call the “wedding bell blues.” Often people get caught up in the actual…
Have you ever wondered just how well your other half knows you? Sure, he might know your favorite flower is a sunflower. Yeah, she might know your loyalty lies with the Steelers (I just had to include a shout out to my guys!). But, does he/she really know you? The assumption is often that the…
