intimacy and romance
When hard times hit
Written by Karilee Hayden
Once again, that interloper named crisis arrived without warning. It came during our church choir rehearsal. My husband, Dan, was sitting on the front pew, narration in hand, while I sang my part in the soprano section. The music sounded stunning. The decorations were perfect, even exquisite. And to top it off, our son, Rob, was on his way home from seminary in Pennsylvania. I was giddy with anticipation.
Does the honeymoon have to end?
Written by Sandi Greene
One night during our engagement, my fiancé, Bob, and I went out for dinner with his parents. His dad unlocked the passenger-side door of the car for his mom without opening it then walked around to the driver’s side. Bob’s mom noticed this, of course, and sarcastically pronounced, “Well, I guess the honeymoon’s over!”
Unconditionally loving your spouse
Written by Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg
Have you ever found yourself irritated with your spouse – not liking him or her very much – even though you know you love your spouse? Most of us have had those days! It’s perfectly normal. No two people can live together for any length of time without once in awhile rubbing each other the wrong way.
Time to retreat
Written by Judy Bodmer
When had our relationship changed? Was it after our six-week-old son’s surgery? Was it when my husband, Larry, was forced to quit his job because his employer couldn’t afford to pay him? I was scared of where we were headed and needed my husband to reassure me, but he didn’t. I tried to talk to him, but my words only made things worse.
Putting your spouse first
Written by Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg
Is your family out of order? Does your spouse come first, or do your kids take the number one spot? Do you even know which should be the top priority in your family? We’re here to tell you – whether your family is traditional or blended – your marriage has to take priority over your kids.
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