How are you sharing relationship responsibilities with your mate? In a previous episode, we discussed whether the traditional view of the woman’s duty to cook was biblical. Yet, the needs and responsibilities within a relationship go far and beyond just cooking. Who earns the money or manages the budget? Is it primarily one person’s duty […]
Relaxing at home is nice, but what happens when overtime staying at home is all you do? Are you or your spouse a homebody? Relationships go through many phases. Early within a relationship when a couple is getting to know each other, they often go out and do various activities together. Unfortunately the longer those […]
A growing trend is the act of dating multiple people at the same time. The truth is, dating is evolving! Much of this has to do with technology and how people meet. Before technology most people met through a friend connection, or at a social gathering. It was rare that once you engaged with one […]
Losing oneself or identity in a marriage is more common than people are aware of. Marriage requires a lot. For a relationship to be successful one must be willing to give to the relationship what it needs. Sometimes this means compromise, sacrifice, and/or putting a side personal goals. Yet, overtime as a person continues to […]
How important is money when choosing whom you date or marry? There is little doubt that money is important. So, is it bad to only date those who have money? There are those who are passionate about this subject, and give compelling arguments to why one should only date those who are financially well off. […]
There’s a saying by Zig Ziglar, if you aim at nothing you will hit it every time. The same can be said when searching for a mate. There are often two types of approaches when people are searching for a mate; those who have a clear idea of what they want in a future spouse, […]
How should couples approach friendships with the opposite sex when in a committed relationship? Building platonic friendships is important. In my book, Chasing Happily Ever After, I outline several benefits of platonic friendships and how they help build healthy relationships. Yet, how do you navigate those important friendships when you step out of singleness and […]
Should a person keep in touch or stay friends with their Ex if in a committed relationship? There’s a lot to be said about EXES! Sometimes their can be drama centered around an ex, and other times there’s not. Often a question people have surrounding exes is whether they should maintain contact with them when […]
Are there negative ramifications or impacts of premarital sex? Discussing sex from a biblical perspective can often feel taboo. Yet, not talking about a subject doesn’t help people gain understanding. Are their negative impacts of premarital sex from a Christian perspective? When approaching the subject of sex from a Christian point of view, it’s important […]
Are there negative ramifications or impacts of premarital sex? Discussing sex from a biblical perspective can often feel taboo. Yet, not talking about a subject doesn’t help you gain understanding. When approaching the subject of sex from a Christian point of view, it’s important to understand God isn’t a prude. God is the creator of […]