Are you a workaholic? Eric loves to work. And even if he is working on something he does not enjoy, he gives it 110%. Are you a playaholic? I love to play! If there is not something to look forward to in my day, I struggle to make myself work. Maybe that sounds childish (and maybe it is), but I do love to have fun. It makes the tough parts of life seem so much more bearable! Having fun together regularly is a large piece of the connection maintenance puzzle. It is hard to grow apart from someone you laugh and joke with every day! Right? It is not a pain to get together with friends who … [Read more...]
Keeping the Air Clear (Connection Maintenance, Part 1)
Most of us have moments in time we would like to go back and change. If you were given the chance to relive one day of your life, which day would you choose? Have you ever fantasized about having a remote control which could fast-forward and rewind time? I would be flying all over the 90s and early 2000s if I had such an instrument in my possession. There are many teenager days I would revisit and redo! The day I am about to speak of is one of those days. But first, a little background... My college roommate and I go way back. In fact, when we met, she worked in a Christian bookstore I … [Read more...]
Have You Been Disconnected from the World? (Disconnections, Part 3)
What a blessing it is to share a strong bond with a close friend, a parent, a mentor, or a sweetheart! We need close relationships to maintain a healthy well-being. Some desire more relationships that others, but all of us need people – even when we’d rather keep to ourselves perpetually. God could have designed us to be completely self-sufficient, or to need only Him; but, he created relationships from the very beginning and said, “It is not good that the man should be alone;I will make him a helper fit for him” (Genesis 2:18b, ESV). However, for as much as God wants us to connect with our … [Read more...]
Five Signs You Should Disconnect and Run! (Disconnections, Part 2)
This year on PreEngaged, we have been focusing on the idea of connecting with your sweetie! We do believe strong connections are essential to happy, healthy marriages; but, sometimes, on the road to matrimony, we choose to connect with people who are not good to connect to. Have you ever connected with someone and then thoroughly regretted it later? If you have, you are certainly in good company. There are a number of connections that I made as a young woman which I sincerely wish I had not. And, I did not walk into them blindly, as much as I would love to blame it on age and immaturity. I … [Read more...]
How to Make the Most of the “Disconnected” Times in your Relationship (Disconnections, Part 1)
No matter how vigilant you and your sweetie are about maintaining a strong bond, you will likely feel disconnected at times. Arguments can leave couples feeling worlds apart, as well as busy schedules, traveling, demanding bosses, and screaming babies. And, perhaps the biggest cause of disconnect between married couples is a lack of spiritual connection. Whichever the reason, you should fully expect to have moments, days, or even short seasons of life when you and your sweetheart feel a lack of closeness. I fully believe couples who are determined to stay close will find ways to … [Read more...]
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