conflict
Marriage on display
Written by Susan Graham Mathis
I watch them as they walk into church as though on their honeymoon, even though I know they’ve been married for decades – kind and tender toward one another, hand in hand, interacting sweetly. A glance their way warms my heart; I just know they are in love and they enjoy being married.
Marriage myths
Written by Mark Littleton
We all go into marriage expecting certain things. Many of us have at least one of three common expectations – what I might call “marriage myths” – about how our spouses should fulfill our needs. When these expectations aren’t met, disappointment and conflict inevitably result.
Low self-esteem and your marriage
Written by Shana Schutte
When Ed married Mona, he adored her red hair and freckles. Ten years later, he still admired them. One evening, as he gazed upon her beauty, he said, “Honey, I just love your red hair and your freckles.”
This isn't the person I married
Written by Phillip J. Swihart
Was your wife someone different before you got married? Has she changed for the worse over time?
It’s much more likely that you saw her through rose-coloured glasses while you were dating, and now the glasses are off.
And guess what? You’re probably not the person she thought you were, either.
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