Thursday, July 19, 2018

4 Dangers of Never Saying You're Sorry

The heart of an honest apology

"...in a society that insists we all have to be the best and the brightest, apologizing can feel like an unbearable admission of weakness. So, instead of admitting our fault, we deny, counterattack, make excuses, or simply pretend it never happened.".....

https://www.unstuck.com/advice/the-4-dangers-of-never-saying-youre-sorry/

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Communication Barriers



"It’s common for each spouse in a marriage to have his or her own style and preferences for communicating, especially when it comes to expressing our feelings. At times, this can create major barriers in getting through to one another. But if we’re able to work together to overcome those barriers, we’ll cultivate a closer, more loving marriage".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/how-to-overcome-communication-barriers-in-your-marriage/

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Navigating the Challenges of Stepfamily Life

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One of the most crucial things to learn about a re-coupled family is that most children give love and trust to their biological parent, but they feel that their stepparent must earn their love and trust over time. Children often don’t have time to ease into the new relationship with a stepparent, and so the relationship can feel forced or unnatural.

https://www.gottman.com/blog/navigating-challenges-stepfamily-life/

Thursday, July 12, 2018

The Ultimate Husband and Father

7 secrets of the ultimate husband and father

"Pray for your wife. Learn to pray before complaining. Be affectionate with your wife. Give your wife a peck on the cheek when you walk by her—just because. Be interested in your wife. Ask her questions like when you were dating".....

http://blog.manhoodjourney.org/7-secrets-of-the-ultimate-husband-and-father

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Potential Danger Zone

friends of the opposite sex

"At the extreme, these unwise relationships end up in full-blown unfaithfulness. This kind of thing usually doesn’t just happen all of a sudden. There are a series of missteps along the way, and the result is among the most devastating marriage crises to face. I’m not at all saying it is impossible to recover from such a breach of trust and commitment, but there will be a lot of heartache and hard work along the road to restoration".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/the-danger-zone-friendships-of-the-opposite-sex

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Tips to Help Your Marriage Feel Less Stressed

reducing stress

"Stress is at the root of many health issues in America. Heart disease, depression, and hypertension are just a few of the many stress-related maladies. Physical health isn’t the only casualty of a stressful lifestyle. In marriages, stress is a leading cause of interpersonal tension and dysfunctional relationships".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/10-things-to-do-to-help-your-marriage-feel-less-stressed

Monday, July 9, 2018

Prioritize Your Spouse Above Your Schedule...AND Kids



It’s crazy how my husband and I can go days with only talking “business”—who’s going where, who’s doing what at what time, who’s picking up who, what’s in the bank account, who paid what bill and when. I’ve seen how easy it is to be distracted from what’s most important. We need to understand what is really at stake when we’re running full speed ahead, making no time for the person we love most and to whom we have pledged our life.
https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/wives/4-ways-to-prioritize-your-spouse-above-your-schedule-and-your-kids/