Silence Can Be as Destructive as an Argument
Changing Destructive Patterns. Silence, another day with cold stares and an icy atmosphere, the unspoken cause of our frigidity resounded within the four walls of our home as though we had had a screaming match. Our house echoed the silence, magnifying the dysfunction...
Maintaining Mental Health in the Midst of Loss.
There are some impacts of the Corona Virus which are unavoidable, but there are others that you can do something about. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want this situation to steal anything from me, especially when I have the ability to do something which changes the outcome.
19 Ways to Survive Self-Isolation and Beat Divorce During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Covid-19, the Corona Virus, has impacted the world. It’s struck a chord of fear into families with members who are at risk because of age or underlying health conditions. But, another worry is growing for those who are stuck together in quarantine or self-isolation....
Why you can’t ignore the in-law issue.
Your spouse doesn’t move in with you alone, they pack their family in their suitcases. Why you can’t ignore the in-law issue.
How to Work Out When to Say Something and When to be Quiet
How to Work Out When to Say Something and When to be Quiet 'Shut it' or 'shut up' are phrases often used to get someone to stop talking, but they're often considered rude or impolite. Using them is an abrupt way to interrupt and force someone to be quiet. Many...
Breaking the Cycle of Criticism
Have you ever felt decidedly uncomfortable when you hear someone dishing out criticism? I have a ‘nails on a chalkboard’ reaction when I hear others being critical but I’m not always aware of when I am guilty of it. Criticism within relationships easily becomes a damaging habit causing hurt, contempt and resentment. Left unchecked criticism threatens security within the marriage however escaping the criticism cycle is possible. Would you like to know how to break out of this destructive habit?
Relationship Resolutions
New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration, a time of reflection, a time of dreaming about the future and a time of making resolutions for the year to come. Most New Year’s resolutions are short-lived, I honestly don’t remember if I made a resolution last...
Is Communication a Mouth Problem or Heart Problem?
If you want to improve your communication don't just focus on what to say; take a look at what you're storing in your heart. Luke 6:45 (ESV) The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure...
Marriage Tip! Holding hands is great for your marriage.
If you want to improve the connectedness between you and your husband or wife it can be achieved quite easily. Science has shown that the simple act of holding hands is beneficial for your marriage on many levels. It's such a simple thing to do but contributes so much...
Marriage Tip! Romance doesn’t happen automatically, plan it.
Take responsibility for the lack of romance in your relationship. It's all too easy to blame your spouse if you feel that romance has died, or was never there in the first place. If you want romance in your relationship, then take responsibility for it and work...