This week, we’ll be reviewing a few content areas from Clayton and Charie King’s book, 12 Questions to Ask Before You Marry. This is an excellent read and a good resource to work through! Nothing kills a relationship faster than dishonesty. Even seemingly small lies infect a healthy relationship. Sometimes relationships begin with an honesty only policy, but then one or both people decide it's easier to tell white lies. “If she knew I was late because I ran into my ex at the grocery store, she'd be furious. So, I'll just tell her I got stuck in traffic.” “If he knew that I spent over $60 on … [Read more...]
How to Live Your Own Fairytale Relationship
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, lived a completely perfect girl with blonde, flowing hair, who did countless chores at the hands of her ugly, wicked step-mother and sisters. Without ever showing a bad attitude, she did exactly what she was told, never stomped her feet, and always found beauty in life – even in her cold, lonely tower bedroom. A few miles away, lived a completely perfect prince who was just aching to find the woman of his dreams. He knew she was out there, but he was growing weary with all the imperfect, ugly women in his kingdom. One day, this perfect girl escaped … [Read more...]
Three Mistakes Unhappy Couples Make
What kind of relationship did you dream of when you were younger? When I was young, I looked forward to a highly romantic relationship, complete with generous helpings of outward emotion. When I was about ten, I went with a friend of mine and her family to the beach. Daydreaming away, I floated farther and farther away from them. When they finally got my attention they asked me why I'd drifted so far away, and I responded, "I was dreaming about being on my honeymoon in Hawaii." I don't remember this, but it must have made an impression on my friend and her mother since she shared this … [Read more...]
Relationship Advice from Ten Year Marriage Veterans!
Recently, I asked a few people who have been married more than ten years the following question: "If you could give one piece of advice to couples considering engagement, what would it be?" Here are their answers: Seriously, I think it would be to have Christian counseling first! So many issues can be uncovered in that process from emotional issues to financial issues! I know my spouse and I would have greatly benefited from doing that! Well, of course I agree that quality pre-engagement counseling is the way to go! ~smile~ Before engagement and marriage, a lot of couples simply do not … [Read more...]
Sexual Saints (Book Review, Sacred Marriage, Part 3)
You may also be pleased to know that Thomas has a chapter solely dedicated to the sexual relationship in marriage! After all, don’t all good marriage books talk about sex? ~smile~ While a lot of books talk about practical sexual tips and offer twelve ways to spice up the bedroom, Gary dives into the Christian side of sex in marriage. Christianity and Sex? What do I mean about the “Christian side of sex”? Even though most of us know from an intellectual level that God created sex and that He doesn’t get mad when married couples have sex, it’s hard for us to imagine that God not only allows … [Read more...]
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