Every ship needs a captain that knows how to navigate the waters especially when it’s a relationship. The captain of this “ship” must understand that the sailors on board the ship are counting on their captain to bring them safely to their destination. This safety-first thinking comes from the realization that at the end of … Continue reading
Frisky Business
Divinely speaking, sex is a privileged act of intimacy only engaged in within the bounds of marriage. This sacred act though, having been used and abused by folks outside of marriage, has become a common activity that its substance and significance has become mired. But sex is the human expression of divine engagement. The Bible’s Songs of … Continue reading
Expectations
How often have you been disappointed because of mis-expectations? You know, your spouse said something that you thought meant something else, leading you to expect something that never came. How about ingrained belief systems regarding marriage/relationship that your spouse never grew up believing or, worse yet, never even knew existed? Frustrating, right? You guys are … Continue reading
Where Are We?
Running away from a heart to heart conversation is the easiest way to run into heart problems in your marriage, yet couples do it all the time. Have you ever taken the time to evaluate/assess your relationship? Have you ever thought about rating facets of your marriage? I can imagine couples have done this, but not … Continue reading
Tied Together
Communication is one of the major components of marriage. The exchange of ideas in any given relationship is fundamental in building depth and commonality. Speaking to each other about your marriage – it’s identity and/or it’s direction (among others), with consistency and progression – should be a weekly, if not daily, exercise. A good way … Continue reading
When You’re Not Ready
Against my better judgment, I tweeted about the divorce of Kim Kardashian to Kris Humphries earlier today. I’m hoping that you as my reader don’t know who they are, so here’s the gist: 17 million dollar, reality-star, Hollywood wedding ends in 72 days. Why “against my better judgment”? because, for the most part, these Hollywood marriages … Continue reading
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