Messaging bad habits in marriages have lead to more unnecessary conflicts than I care to count. Don’t let them happen to you! Good communication is critical to any successful relationship. Unfortunately, many couples don’t always consider how they communicate over messaging as part of their good communication skills. The truth is people spend way more […]
What good is love without action? Imagine for a moment a marriage without words. Where a couple were unable to speak through sound, sign, or pen. What would be said? I would argue a lot could be said. The husband cooking for his wife, taking her on trips, or helping her with her needs would […]
Co-parenting is hard. It requires working together and communication. In part one we shared tips to help couples navigate different parenting styles, but how do you work with a person where you difference drew you a part? There is a reason why couples are divorced or no longer together. Maybe someone hurt the other or […]
What do you when how you want to raise your child differs from your spouse? Everyone has an opinion on how to raise children, but what happens when those opinions differ when you’re married? How do you work through the challenge of having differing parenting styles? In this podcast episode we take a look some […]
Have you ever considered the similarities between dancing and marriage? Many people love dancing. All over the world you’ll find every culture has some form of dance. Why? What is it about dancing that people love? For some, they love to dance because it brings joy and freedom. For others, dance is an expression of […]
I believe there is some confusion as to what it means to be head of household. Sometimes there are terms mentioned within the church that can be confusing. What something means within one culture can sometimes be different in another. This is also true for those committed to a faith and for those not familiar […]
How critical are family and friends to the success of a marriage? Family and friends are a major part of our lives, but depending upon your community (family and friends) and their influence, it will determine whether their impact is positive or negative. In our last podcast we examined the value community plays while single […]
Who is obligated to cook in a marriage? Once a couple gets married, the question pops up, who’s supposed to cook? What’s interesting about this question is often times is not communicated; it’s assumed the woman’s duty. Yet, where does that assumption come from, and is it biblically based? Is the wife obligated to cook […]
What do you do when you live with a slob? I believe most people have been around a messy person, but what if that messy person is your spouse? Where do you go? What do you say? Relationships have been driven to the brink of destruction as a result of someones untidiness. Yet it’s more […]
Who doesn’t like to go out on a fun date? Dating is a critical component to every relationship regardless if you are data-collecting, courting, or married. A healthy relationship consistently emphasizes the importance of quality time. Unfortunately dating can get expensive, and even more if you have other responsibilities such as kids, or debt. When money […]