One aspect of marriage that seems to get overlooked so many times is Teamwork. The Bible says that “two become one” yet much of the time we function solo. We act based on our own feelings and desires without regard to our spouse’s feelings and desires. At this moment we are not being “one” but rather two separate individuals. The goal of marriage is for the two people to … [Read more...] about Applying The Five Dysfunctions of a Team to Your Marriage
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Relieving Holiday Stress
Originally posted Nov. 15, 2102. Good reminders for the upcoming holiday season. The holiday season is upon us. With it comes parties and gatherings along with travel and gift giving. Wow! So much to think about and so much to do. How do we handle the stress of the holidays? How do we manage to juggle the different needs and desires that come along with what is supposed to be … [Read more...] about Relieving Holiday Stress
38 Questions To Define Your Expectations
Several months ago, I attended a marriage conference at our church that was led by Steve and Debbie Wilson. They began the conference talking about expectations in marriage and gave three statements that explain the problems with expectations. Unspoken Expectations lead to discouragement. Unmet Expectations lead to disappointment. Unreasonable Expectation lead to … [Read more...] about 38 Questions To Define Your Expectations
7 Common Conflict Issues in Marriage
When we are good, we’re very good! But when we are bad, we are disastrous!! I have heard that phrase or something similar to it from almost every couple that has come into my office. Marriage is unique in the fact that when the relationship is good, it is very fulfilling; yet, when the relationship is not so good, marriage is frustrating and aggravating. I have heard some … [Read more...] about 7 Common Conflict Issues in Marriage
Five Steps To Enhance Your Married Sex Life
The CMBA Challenge for October included Words of Wisdom from different sources each week…Family, Bible, Friends, & Books or Blogs. This week being Books or Blogs has been difficult for me to decide which book I wanted to reference. I have read so many books on marriage over the years and each one has merit and has added value to my marriage. After what seemed to be a … [Read more...] about Five Steps To Enhance Your Married Sex Life