Experiencing a tough breakup is like loosing apart of yourself. For those that have experienced a breakup or divorce can understand the emotional and physical toll it can take on you. In relationships you invest a lot to make them work. You open up your heart to another person, trusting that they will value it. […]
What does it Mean to be Head of Household?
I believe there is some confusion as to what it means to be head of household. Sometimes there are terms mentioned within the church that can be confusing. What something means within one culture can sometimes be different in another. This is also true for those committed to a faith and for those not familiar […]
Things That Get on your Wife’s Nerves.
What are things that irritate you in your relationship? Marriage is a wonderful thing, but the longer any couple is together the more each others habits can begin to irk the other. In many cases these habits are innocent. It’s not that one spouse is trying to upset the other; it’s just part of how […]
Help, I Live with a Slob!
What do you do when you live with a slob? I believe most people have been around a messy person, but what if that messy person is your spouse? Where do you go? What do you say? Relationships have been driven to the brink of destruction as a result of someones untidiness. Yet it’s more […]
Is it True, Once a Cheater Always a Cheater?
Can a cheater be trusted again to not cheat? There are few things that can destroy a relationship faster than cheating. Not only does betrayal and pain leave a deep scar. There is also a breach in trust that is extremely hard to repair. The victim in the relationship legitimately questions if they can trust […]
How do you Break Up with Someone in a Loving Way?
Is there such as thing as a good break up? A break up occurs when a couple has been in a committed relationship for an extended amount of time, but unmarried. This is a relationship that has clearly moved past the data-collecting stage (dating) and into courtship. Normally this couple has had time to process […]
Why Am I Still Single?
Have you ever asked, “why am I still single?” Singleness isn’t a bad thing. I’ll say that one more time just incase you missed it… SINGLENESS ISN’T A BAD THING! Yet, when single a person deals with an array of emotions. At times a person can feel content and confident in their singleness, but other […]
Premarital Counseling: What’s the Point & Should I Care
Should I or shouldn’t I get premarital counseling? Finding the person you will spend the rest of your life with is a wonderful experience, but it comes with a lot to think about. One of the things that crosses most peoples mind is whether they should get premarital counseling. Some may feel it’s unnecessary; their […]
Hardheaded: Embracing Correction in Relationships
How do you feel about being corrected? I don’t know of too many people who like to be given instructions; let alone, when that instruction is for the purpose of correction, but can a relationship thrive without it? I think everyone can be hardhead at times, but is your hardheadedness destroying your relationship? If you desire […]
The Void Of An Absent Father & Its Impact On Relationships
What impact does an absent father have on a child and their future relationships? There is very little doubt the emotional stress a child can go through when growing up without their father in their life. At times, this is a result of unfortunate events, such as a parent passing away. But too often it’s […]