My husband and I both have strong opinions and strong wills. This has resulted in lots of conflicts and hurt feelings over our 25 years together. After we got married, it quickly became apparent that in order to sustain peace and stay connected, we had to hone the art of apologizing. Though the word apology,…
My husband’s social faux pas are few and faint, as in hardly noticeable. Which makes the one he committed last week rather noteworthy. We met at a local coffee shop with a couple at their request to discuss their personality differences. They are dating (only d-a-t-i-n-g). The young woman is a friend of ours, and…
If you’ve been in a relationship of any sort, you can relate to the Modern Marriage Moments video, Stages of a Car Fight (if you haven’t seen it yet, watch it at the bottom of this article). You know what if feels like to disagree with the route the driver chooses; You understand the frustration…
One day my daughter will be able to articulate the many ways I have failed her as a father. Today, though, I write about a time I got it right. Bedtime with my kids is among my favorite moments of the day. I love making up stories, horsey rides on my back, and last kisses…
One of the most beautiful things a person can experience in marriage, relationships, and in life, is forgiveness. When First Corinthians talks about love, it says, love…always protects, always hopes, always trusts and always perseveres.” Since this world is full of imperfection and destruction, there is no way to always do these things without the…
