

Bent Out of Shape
Luke 13:13 And he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and she glorified God. Luke 13:10-17 It's not too difficult to get 'bent out of shape' in an argument with your spouse but what does that really mean? Back in the summertime, I broke my...

Breaking the Nagging Cycle
Nagging is an unfortunate feature of too many marriages; it's not just unhealthy it's harmful. There is a big problem, though; it isn't that easy to stop! So how do you break the nagging cycle? When does a request become nagging? It's okay to ask for some help. We...

10 Ways to Irritate Your Spouse
Here are a few "pet peeves" to get you started: Do These Irritate Your Spouse? Asking your spouse if you look fat Dangerous driving Bad navigation Criticising your spouse in public Hogging the TV remote Leaving the toilet seat up Leaving underwear on the bedroom floor...

10 Things You Can Do When You’re Stressed This Christmas
Christmas isn't always considered a time of joy, in fact, it can be stressful. Stress puts pressure on marriages and the Christmas often brings those things to the surface. It is no surprise that the financial struggles can be an unbearable strain on family life and...

Making Your Spouse Feel Special Again
It's easy to fall into a dull routine and forget to make your spouse feel special. Perhaps it's time to glean some wisdom from your dating days. During the dating and courting process, a lot of energy goes into trying to attract, please and catch a prospective...

Sweet and Sour Words
"The way to a man's heart is through his stomach," is the familiar advice that girlfriends and wives have been given over the years. Does it work well? I'm sure that it has certainly been the recipe for success for some. Home cooking might be enough to attract someone...

Getting rid of grumpy.
Are you an early bird or night owl? Or, to be a little more scientific what is your chronotype? Yup, you’ve guessed it, there is a science behind how our body-clocks are wired. Apparently, it all comes down to our circadian clock. It isn’t unusual to find couples...

12 important rules to follow when shopping for your spouse.
Prepare in advance. Don’t leave it to the last minute to do your shopping. This causes extra stress and makes your decision making poor. Good planning also means you do not have to pay a premium price for the gifts you buy. It also means that your spouse is guaranteed...

5 ways you shouldn’t say, “Welcome home”!
When you come home it should feel like an oasis, a haven and a place where you belong, yet many struggle with going home because it doesn’t feel like any of the above. There may be a welcome mat at the front door, but unfortunately many people struggle to feel welcome...

5 Tools to Build Your Home
Having dreams and vision beyond your wedding day is important. Most of us have already some dreams in mind; they may include career, children and having our own home. You may have a dream home in mind and are working towards the goal of purchasing it but without a...