I grew up on the Gulf Coast in Southeast Texas and storms were a way of life there. We had thunderstorms often as well as the occasional Tropical Storm. I remember one storm in particular that several of us were playing in our garage because of the rain and all of a sudden lightening struck our house. What a tremendous flash and lots of fear that went along with it. The … [Read more...] about Navigating the Storms of Life as a Couple
Communication
7 Steps to Move Your Marriage Expectations to Reality
“Marriage is just not what I expected!” “I thought our marriage would be so much different than what it is.” “My husband is nothing like what I expected him to be.” “I expected our marriage to be full of love, fun, and romance, but it’s not at all.” During the many marriage counseling sessions that I have conducted over the years, I have heard these complains along with … [Read more...] about 7 Steps to Move Your Marriage Expectations to Reality
Financial Security for your Wife
Have you ever noticed how many arguments take place in marriage that deal with finances? These arguments might happen on pay days or when bills are paid or maybe at the most inopportune times. These arguments are started because there is not enough money for things that we think we need or maybe because there is not enough money even to pay the bills. Money is a major … [Read more...] about Financial Security for your Wife
Communication Pt. 2
In Communication Pt. 1, I focused on the need to just talk to one another as well as the need to talk face to face so that eye contact was made during the conversations. In Pt. 2, I want to focus on the words that are used and how they are to be used while we communicate. “What is the big deal about what words are used?” I am glad you asked that question. You see, men and … [Read more...] about Communication Pt. 2