When the article came out that Vice-President Pence would only eat meals alone with his wife, there has been a firestorm of responses to how unrealistic and even archaic this practice is (Billy Graham had even more strict safeguards in place). Some people have expressed that because of their jobs it was impossible to get away from being alone with someone of the opposite sex … [Read more...] about 4 Questions to Develop Safeguards for Your Marriage
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5 Ways to Earn Respect in Your Marriage
“I can’t get my husband to do anything around the house!” “All my husband does is sit around watching TV while I work in the kitchen or try to help the kids with their homework.” “I work, too, you know. Why don’t you ever help me with the work that has to be done in the house?” “My husband leaves all of his clothes lying around the house and never puts them in the … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Earn Respect in Your Marriage
Becoming “One” Financially
A few weeks ago, I watched an episode of The Big Bang Theory which featured a common relationship problem. I realize that this sitcom does not offer good relationship advice. In this particular episode, Penny and Leonard were arguing about money. They then went to Howard and Bernadette to see if they struggle with such things. As I watched each couple deal with their issues … [Read more...] about Becoming “One” Financially
Who Does The Dishes?
I want to invite you to join me in a journey to a house of a couple in modern day America. It is around 5:30 or 6:00 pm and both the husband and wife are just getting home from their busy days at work. The kids rode the bus home from school and are busy playing around the house. It seems to be very hectic in the house. I know that the couple does not want us to be there … [Read more...] about Who Does The Dishes?
Keeping Score in Marriage
The Christian Marriage Bloggers Association is doing a challenge consisting of Words of Wisdom from different sources. This week’s source is to be from a friend. As I have thought about all the different marriage advice that I have received over the years, the one item that keeps coming to my mind is … Don’t Keep Score!! We live in such a competitive society that piece of … [Read more...] about Keeping Score in Marriage