You know those friends who start dating someone new, then disappear from your life only to spend every waking moment with their new special someone? I’ve seen it happen too many times. Sadly when the relationship ended, they would come crawling back hoping to pick the friendship right back up as if nothing had changed…
I thought it was only us. We were the only newlywed couple who struggled so much. No one else was fighting at the drop of a hat. No one else wanted to not have sex. No one else found these new roles and responsibilities so intimidating. We were supposed to be living the best part…
Buying a car is quite an experience. The online search, dealership negotiation, and financing are challenging enough, but my dad added an entire different level—embarrassment. My dad is a “no messing around” kind of negotiator, and would get pretty stern when the car salesman said, “I’ll have to go check with my boss.” My dad…
In a way, getting married felt a little like going away to college: new living arrangements, new things to learn, new social schedule, and lots of invitations to join new groups. In particular, we kept on getting invited to join groups specifically geared for young marrieds: camping groups, cooking clubs and bible studies – all populated…
Deuteronomy 24: 5 says: A newly married man must not be drafted into the army or be given any other responsibilities. He must be free to spend one year at home, bringing happiness to the wife he has married.” I’m pretty sure this verse was spoken in the same breath that forbids eating pork and…
