Some of the differences you may have as a couple probably attracted you to one another initially, but when you live with those differences 24/7, they can also be frustrating, confusing, exasperating, and unnerving if you let them. Dealing with them well is very much about attitude. “When we went to the premarital classes, we…
In our world today we have instant communication with cell phones and text messaging. We have constant distractions from the TV, radio, music, people, work, and so on. And all this can get in the way of successful communication. And when kids are involved, they sure have a way of distracting and hindering communication, if…
The expectations your in-laws and extended family may have about you as a couple can easily cause undo stress between you and your future mate. Talking about possible challenges—before they occur—can help alleviate many difficulties in the future. The below dialoge between Hannah and Tim serves as an example of one real-life couple working through…
Although you already know a lot about your future mate, the reality is, you’ll spend your entire life getting to know him or her better. But in areas as deep and important as sexual intimacy, understanding how your future mate is created is very important. So how can you tell—before marriage—if your partner has the…
Chores. School. Homework. Extra-curricular activities. Friends. Church. Whew! And what about noncustodial kids who come every other weekend, on holidays, or only in the summer? A newly remarried couple with a child or two can find their daily life very complicated, and it can wear you out in a hurry. What do you do? Below…
