Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.” For me, this seems to address one of the four root deficits I notice in the majority of unhappy marriages. Lack of Prayer Lack of Friendship Lack of Self-control Lack of Forgiveness If your desire for your marriage…
If I’d known how tough the first few years of our marriage would be and how often I’d need to hear a voice of wisdom on the other end of the line, I’d have doubled—even tripled—my bridesmaids. My husband and I were not one of those newlywed couples comprised of two self-confident and spiritually healthy…
I sipped my salted Haitian latte and listened as my friend Annie confided the concerns and excitements she had about her budding relationship with Chris. While I wasn’t officially her mentor, Annie often turned to me – a woman with ten years of life and almost a decade of marriage on her — for advice…
I had a rare morning out with a friend last week. We sipped yummy coffee and enjoyed quiet conversation. As a mom of two little kids, outings like this are a treat. I couldn’t have done it without my hubby who watched the kids while I was gone (he even managed to do the laundry…
