As I contemplate what I want my son to know when he starts marriage, I pray and think through how to “raise him like a man.” But, I find myself asking, “What does that even mean?” I ask that question because I have many examples of men who influenced me growing up and they were…
Q: We haven’t even been married 2yrs yet and my husband is telling his friends he wants a divorce after every fight. Do you think he means it? What should I do? A (Gary Chapman): He probably is very discouraged because fighting is discouraging. No one wins in a fight. Even if you win the…
Q: Does the Bible teach that it an obligation, or God’s will, for a married couple to have children? Or we just have to make the decision and go ahead with it? I believe that we have to do not only what we want, but also let God show us what is His will. However,…
Q: You talk about “in love euphoria.” What about relationships that start without this “feeling” and are more “intellectually based” Is this healthy? A (Gary Chapman): I think that’s perfectly fine. I do think, however, that the in-love experience is an important part of the relationship. I find that couples who never have that—they simply have…
Q: My fiancé and I have been fighting daily, it’s beginning to worry me. Is this going to be a problem in our marriage? A (Gary Chapman): All couples have conflicts. But arguing with raised voices and harsh words is not the way to solve conflicts. In my book: Things I Wish I’d Known Before…
