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Is it a fact, or is it your opinion?
As marriage coaches, we deal with this topic on a daily basis. It's an important part of good communication skills to discern the difference, and understand the impact each has on our audience ...... particularly our spouse. When we share the facts - the truth - we...
Are you Discouraged in your Marriage?
Think about the following factors that contribute to discouragement: Fatigue. Many couples today are going in several directions simultaneously as they juggle careers, family, continuing education, debt, etc. Ask yourself if it's time to H.A.L.T. (hungry, angry,...
Regenerate Your Marriage
Every marriage goes through a “dry spell.” Very often one partner will be saying one of the following: “I’m not sure you love me anymore.” “I think the kids mean more to you than I do.” “Did we ever have anything in common?” “Maybe we should just go our...
From Secrets to Rich Relationship.
Secrets. Shame. Shaky relationship. She's having an emotional affair over social media. He's hiding a porn addiction. She's spending too much time sharing their intimate secrets with her bff. He's drinking after work with his buddies instead of being home getting the...
Make a New Year’s Resolution in your Marriage
Lots of people make resolutions. What if you decided that you would make a resolution for your marriage? I can say with great confidence that if you will implement any one of these suggestions, 2015 will bring you two closer together. Here are some considerations: 1....
Take the STRESS out of CHRISTMAS
We have had eleven calls from spouses in the last week, asking for help for their marriage. In fact, December has always been our busiest month of the year. WHY? Where is the JOY in Christmas? 1. There are unrealistic expectations. Marriages are falling apart; one is...
Love your Neighbor Well
We live in a beautiful community, surrounded by lakes and natural preserves. When we walk by the lake, we are reminded of God’s presence. A crane moves with grace through our yard, calling to mind the freedom and grace we enjoy in this community. We marvel at our...
Motherless: A Journey to Feeling Whole Again
“There is a calm after the emotional storm, and I realize I was only trying to connect with the only mother I ever knew.”Was there ever a time when I felt the love and protection of Mom? It’s difficult to recall ….. Mental illness claimed my mother when I was eleven...
When Are You Going to Get Out of the Boat?
After everyone ate their meal, He left everyone and went to his Father to pray. He was by himself. The disciples in the meantime were in the boat when the storm started brewing. Jesus walked towards them on the water, and they were terrified because they thought he...
75 Things I LOVE about my Husband
On your 75th birthday, I decided to give you the gift of time of writing out some of the very best things I love about you. While I originally wanted to keep it private, I realize that this exercise can be a motivation for other wives to affirm their husbands, and it...