A common phrase is “opposites attract”, and when it comes to my husband and I’s views on finances, this could not be more true. I’m what you call the “saver” , and he is what you call the “spender”. At first these two separate views caused tension. When we were first married, we were young…
And they all lived happily ever after. The End. A year of wedding preparations, marriage vows, and a honeymoon behind us. Six months later, this is not what I dreamed about when I turned the page and I discovered, once again, that the prince and the princess lived happily ever after. Here’s the truth: happily…
Provided that you’ve been married for more than a few months, you’ve probably gone through seasons of sadness, bliss, frustration, exhaustion, and joy. Sometimes, it feels like we are riding an emotional roller coaster with little or no ability to control the speed or the duration of the trip! Though we may not be able…
I was 23 years old, married for a year, and just received an offer to coach high school basketball. I was already attending seminary part-time and had started a career as a pastor. My wife, Tara, was scheduled to start traveling for medical internships within the month. Over the next four months, she would be…
Most couples entering pre-marriage counseling eagerly anticipate happy times ahead. If they didn’t, they wouldn’t be there in the first place. Many clearly want something different than their parents had, but they’re still not sure how to make that happen. Some have already ignored red flags in their courtship and others have preemptively dismissed them…
