He snatched the plate from my hand and set it down hard on the table. Surprised, I just looked at him. What was his problem? I was giving him his choice between the two biscuits. What a horrible way to treat someone who is trying to be nice to you! Later that day, Eric suggested we talk about the uncomfortable exchange at the kitchen table. Calmly, we each explained what we interpreted from the situation (had we discussed it in the moment, I doubt my reaction would have been so calm). Eric said, “You have a habit of handing me stuff when I am in the middle of something. I was actively … [Read more...]
How to Love Your Physical Touch Partner (Love Language Practical Tips, Part 2)
The below post has been one of the most upvoted posts on our site. In this Year of Hindsight, we are revisiting several highly upvoted posts and are highlighting and updating them! Ah, physical touch. This love language belongs to my sweet man. Eric is absolutely in love with back rubs, neck rubs, and hand rubs. The average person might get annoyed after twenty minutes of continual touch, but not my hubby. I could rub his back from the start of church until the end and he would still not be satiated. (And, he gets it honest. His dad is the same way!) Physical touch can be a frustrating … [Read more...]
Our Favorite Personality Tests
Some couples fall in love over candlelight at a fancy restaurant. Some see each other across a crowded room and the world stops spinning. Others think they hate each other passionately until they realize they are in love (Hallmark movies, anyone?). Eric and me? We fell in love guessing strangers’ personality types in our university cafeteria. Nerds? Well, maybe just a little. ~smile~ To this day, we love discussing all things personality with friends, family clients, church members, and pretty much anyone who wants to dialogue. Recently, we were at an event when Eric overheard the phrase … [Read more...]
Hindsight Interview: Katie
Thank you, Katie, for meeting with us and letting us interview you! This hindsight interview was unique in that Katie is one of our less obvious success stories! Katie and her previous boyfriend (who we are calling “Brett”) met with us several years ago and decided to part ways. In the video below, she will talk about her relationship with Brett, what she learned along the way, how her previous relationship impacted her marriage, and other insights we hope you find encouraging and helpful! Katie is now a stay-at-home wife and mother of three wild and wonderful little boys ages 5, 3, and 1. … [Read more...]
Twenty Tips for Long-Distance Relationships
Long-distance relationships are more common now than ever before, and thankfully, so is the technology to help them succeed. Though still not the ideal situation for most couples, living apart for a time is doable if both are willing to put in the effort. Each year, we work with couples in long-distance relationships and they are typically just as healthy (if not healthier) than our couples who live near each other. If up to this point, you have been unwilling to consider a distance relationship, read the tips below and revisit your position. If you are willing to move, or willing to wait … [Read more...]
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