My husband intensely dislikes social settings. We go to parties, and he smiles and tells jokes. You would never know that inside he is a big ball of nerves. His idea of fun is going out into the yard alone and getting his hands dirty—he works hard and crashes into bed exhausted at the end…
One concern that seriously dating couples and newlyweds often express is about how to forgive. I’ve honestly tried to let go and forgive,” they say, “but as soon as I see the person again or the same issue arises, I get upset all over again and the bad emotions return. Does this mean I haven’t…
I don’t think you will ever really get this, because I’ve been trying for, well, over twenty years and I don’t have it down. But you need to start somewhere, so here it is: You need to communicate with your new wife by learning to shut up. The things that you’ve talked about in the past…
Despite the negative marriage statistics and stories of, what seemed to be, solid relationships turning loveless, it is absolutely possible to have a joyful, loving, life-long marriage! Providing hope for anyone who desires to be, plans to be or is already married, Love, Sex & Happily Ever After by Craig Groeschel suggests choices you can make right away to change…
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…
