by Jim Burns | May 1, 2022 | Advice, Communication, Faith, Fun
Too many couples settle for mediocrity in their marriage, when they would never settle for second best in other areas of their lives. A marriage that is a true union of souls—a connection of love, respect, romance, and spiritual oneness—sounds like a fairy tale. But...
by Scott Kedersha | Apr 1, 2022 | Advice, Communication
“Why do you have to be so stupid?” “I wish I never married you!” “I wish you never were born.” “Why are you always so annoying?” How often do you say something and wish you could take your words back? How often do you...
by Marriage 365 | Nov 1, 2021 | Advice, Communication, Holiday
by Meygan Caston ‘Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la, la la la…. Yeah right. The first 8 years of our marriage we spent every Christmas going back and forth between my parents, Casey’s parents, grandparents’ homes, friends ‘holiday parties to the point...
by Shaunti Feldhahn | Sep 1, 2021 | Advice, Communication, Conflict
Who hasn’t gotten a little steamed at someone recently? Maybe it’s the way someone always leaves the cabinet doors open. Or the gas tank empty. Or interrupts you in the staff meeting. Or cuts you off in traffic. And then jump on any social media platform and you’ll...
by Ted Lowe | Aug 1, 2021 | Advice, Communication, Conflict
Recently on vacation, I saw a young couple with two small kids leaving the beach. And as my southern grandmother used to say, “God love ‘em.” The kids looked to be around 2 and 4 and were covered in sand, as were the toys, chairs, beach bag, and parents. While the...
by Ted Lowe | Jun 1, 2021 | Communication, Conflict, Faith
When our spouse does something frustrating, hurtful, or wrong, it triggers us. And it’s so easy—even so natural—to react without thinking. And here’s the biggest problem: There can often be nothing between what triggers us and our reaction. Let me geek out for just a...
