Unfortunately, it’s a common occurrence. Boy meets girl, they fall in love, begin planning their life together, get married, and come home from the honeymoon expecting happy ever after. Then some kind of pain happens, and it’s as if these two people barely know each other. I recently heard about a couple who is calling…
Layaway is a rather vintage concept. Visa has made sure of that. But imagine if you agreed to a 30-day layaway plan, and on day 20 you come into a sudden windfall of cash. You arrive at the department store with the intent to collect your long-awaited prize, and the salesperson behind counter says: Are…
When I was asked to review Boundaries in Dating by Henry Cloud and John Townsend, I jumped at the opportunity, hoping to be both challenged and affirmed. After all, I’m always game to glean additional information about healthy dating relationships for my future. I did learn some things. I was challenged on certain topics. And…
Sex before marriage can hinder and even damage your chance for real intimacy. The myth that it’s okay to have premarital sex only masquerades as love and intimacy. The argument that you have to experience it in order to understand it or be good at it is also a myth. Be careful not to fall…
I was 21 when James proposed to me. He was my first love. We knew we were created for each other. He was the one, I knew it. Without a doubt. We were young, in college, and giddy with excitement during our engagement. We heard all the usual advice from people about marriage: “Never go to…
