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…
“Why am I so exhausted tonight?” my husband asked as he collapsed on the hotel bed. We’d taken a few days off to celebrate his birthday and recover from a very busy month at work. I yawned in response, “We cheated on the diet twice today. Remember?” For 4 months, we’d towed the line and…
It has been said, You can either be right or you can be happy. I teach a multigenerational adult Sunday school class, and just recently a seasoned couple from our class shared a profound insight that really struck me. This couple has a great marriage, and they have raised three children and are now standing…
My husband and I just celebrated 5 years of marriage—and when I look back, I smile, remembering lots of laughter, sweet conversations, the birth of our first baby, and even the bliss of curling up on the couch and watching a stupid movie far too late on a Friday night. But I also remember what…
When your spouse walks into the door of your home, does he or she think “Phew, I’m home now” or “Oh boy, here it comes.” You’re here reading this article so I know you want your spouse to think of the first phrase. Of course, a neat home is nice, but even better is a…
