Sexual purity before marriage is still the best foundation for a healthy marriage. If you’re dating, set guidelines at the beginning of your relationship and stick to them. Make sure the person you’re dating knows exactly where your boundaries are. Any time you sense that a boundary is about to be crossed, call it a…
Dating normally precedes marriage, at least in Western culture. Some Christians are anti-dating, but I believe that dating can serve many positive purposes. Dating helps you learn to relate to members of the opposite sex as persons, not as objects. Dating helps you develop and improve your own personality. I remember one young lady who…
Guest post by Bill Yaccino // 1. The “5 Minute Trip Home” Secret On the trip home after a day of work, spend the last 5 minutes in the car (or train, etc.) thinking about your spouse and about what he or she encountered during the day. Let your mind float from daily routine questions…
Recently, while on vacation with my husband, I was asked what every couple should know going into marriage. Apparently answering the question, “What do you do for a living?” with “Marriage and Family Therapist” piques interest. Fortunately, I am passionate about relationships and couldn’t turn down the opportunity to elaborate on my findings and thoughts…
When was the last time you and your spouse got away? You know, just the two of you. No cell phones or computers. No phone calls or distractions. Just the two of you spending time together, laughing, talking, and enjoying each other’s company. Life is one thing after another. There is always something to do,…
