If Eric and I make it to our thirtieth wedding anniversary, we will have smooth sailing from then on, right? I would like to believe that Eric and I will reach a point of no return where we no longer have to guard our relationship from bitterness, communication breakdowns, and divorce; but, the truth is no matter how long God gives us on this planet, there will never be a time when we can just throw open the door and tell life to take its best shot. (How scary would that be?) Relationships, and connections, must always be guarded. Precious Older Couples We have all seen them – those … [Read more...]
What do you Want Others to Say about Your and Your Sweetie’s Connection?
Have you ever taken notice of what others say about your relationship? Have you paid attention to the body language others express when they are with you and your sweetie? Though you should not bend to please everyone in your lives, it is good to take notice of how the world, your family, and your friends perceive you and your sweetie. If a few people think your relationship is unhealthy, but everyone else thinks you are a great couple, then you can chalk your critics up to being jealous or ill-informed. However, if several prominent people in your life have concerns, you should sit up and … [Read more...]
Should I Continue Connecting with My Sweetheart? (10 Questions to Ask Yourself before Continuing Towards Engagement)
You've been together for a while now. People are used to seeing you with your boyfriend/girlfriend. They are starting to ask questions. “When are you guys getting married?” “How much longer are you going to play the dating game?” “Are you both not tired of waiting for – well – you know!” There comes a point when you have to choose, unless you are both comfortable dating indefinitely (which is not a good idea). Some couples have no doubt that they have found the love of their lives; whereas, other couples wrestle with the question, “Is he/she the one for me?” Some relationship coaches may … [Read more...]
How Our Parental Connections Affect our Romantic Connections
“Sometimes when I open my mouth, my Mom’s words come out!” I ran across this quote on Facebook and posted it on my Mom’s wall. It is so true! How many of you have declared, “When I grow up, I will live my life completely differently than my parents did!”? Well, you may live in a different kind of house. You may be pursuing a different career. You may even hold to a completely different child-rearing philosophy. But, at the end of the day, your parents are still with you... inside you. We are so indoctrinated by our caregivers’ beliefs, worldviews, and actions. Case in point: The … [Read more...]
Taking Steps Toward Managing Healthy Expectations
“Wait, why aren't you outside mowing the grass?” “Well, why aren’t you in the kitchen washing the dishes?” “Um, thanks for the anniversary gift, but where’s the rest of it?” “It’s Sunday. Where are the bacon and eggs?” We all enter relationships (and marriage) with expectations. Many of our expectations are buried so far back in our minds that we don’t even think about them until circumstances cause them to pop up! “What do you mean you’re not going to the wedding with me? I can’t go alone!” “My mom went to dozens of weddings alone. It won’t hurt you!” Assumed Expectation: My … [Read more...]
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