No one likes receiving the silent treatment. And few of us would probably own up to using it. Those facts alone should tell us that this is a very harmful communication strategy for all our relationships, but especially for marriage. Introduction It’s the middle of an argument. Tension rises. One …
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Did you know that there are some daily habits that strengthen communication in your marriage? I have a love-hate relationship with daily habits. On the one hand, they are super helpful in organizing life and making life run smoothly. On the other hand, too many daily habits can be overwhelming, …
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Conflict is inevitable in marriage and fighting fair is a key component to handling conflict well. Over the 31 years I’ve been married, my husband and I have experienced conflict over just about every topic you can think of: finances, in-laws, parenting, sex, vacations, decision making…and more. We have rules …
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I’m sure you can relate that the power of words in marriage is often not realized until it’s too late. We say something that we immediately want to take back. But alas, we know we cannot. I remember many years ago when my husband and I were going through a …
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Expressing gratitude in marriage, even a Christian marriage, can be tricky sometimes. I mean, let’s face it, we don’t always feel warm and fuzzy toward our spouse. The little things get in the way, and we let ourselves get carried away by the day-to-day stuff of life. We forget to …
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Every marriage has issues that need forgiveness. From small infractions like accidentally shrinking your spouse’s favorite shirt to more serious ones like betraying trust, forgiveness is a requirement if a marriage is going to make it for the long haul. But that’s not to say it’s easy. Just last weekend …
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I’ve been an Episcopalian for over 30 years. While I was raised a “holiday Catholic,” my husband was raised Episcopalian. Therefore, that’s the denomination we chose for our marriage. We attended pre-marriage sessions with Father Weink in Bath, NY. He then married us in 1994 in Sayre, PA in a …
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Focus on the Family says that spiritual intimacy is, “Spiritual intimacy in marriage is more than reading the Bible and agreeing on theological topics. It’s learning how to connect with your spouse through your faith.” I’ll be honest, this seems difficult to me sometimes. No two spouses are at exactly …
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When I first got married over 30 years ago, I gave no thought to setting healthy boundaries with in-laws. I thought our love would be enough and all the family members would get along famously. Here’s the reality – my mother-in-law and I are very similar. That means we butted …
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Reinventing your Christian marriage. The thought may sound daunting. After 31 years of marriage, I can honestly say that it’s been a journey. It’s been a good road, but one filled with ups and downs. Some seasons are good and some not-so-good. There have been hard times and amazing times. …
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