Tag Archives: Communication in Marriage

The Annoying Hiccups of Marriage

Posted on July 13, 2020 by

In this season of quarantines being relaxed and then restricted again, it can become disconcerting. But let’s remember the one constant in our life…our marriage. Whatever restrictions we face, we are in this together. Hiccups and all! Two are better … Continue reading →

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Can I Be Honest?

Posted on November 11, 2019 by

I recently talked with a wife who said she was finally in a place in their marriage where she could be honest with her husband. They didn’t have a bad marriage. But they had settled and weren’t working to make … Continue reading →

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Three Types of Transition in Marriage

Posted on March 19, 2019 by

Transition #1 In childbirth it’s the time when birth is eminent. Pain precedes birth bringing joy unimaginable. Imagine if a woman in the throes of labor, decided to quit when the time of transition arrived. Transition is when the labor … Continue reading →

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Listen, Ask, Repeat – A Key To Effective Communication

Posted on March 12, 2019 by

I’ve spent 24 of the last 35 days away from home helping to care for our daughter and her family post-surgery. Tom was with me most of that time. A great benefit of retirement is that what I used to … Continue reading →

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Two Ways To Improve Your Communication In Marriage

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

Sometimes we hear advice that is familiar so we ignore it even if we aren’t practicing it; It’s called a well-worn path. The Bible calls it not having ears to hear. Ouch! Communication, like baseball, is learned over time with … Continue reading →

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Uncovering 5 Practices Detrimental To Marriage: The Question Behind The Question

Posted on October 18, 2016 by

Stop signs are there for our protection and the safety of those around us. They help us know when to stop, think, observe, then proceed with caution. Can you imagine a world without STOP signs? Where everyone can proceed full-speed-ahead … Continue reading →

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Are You Making This Mistake In Your Marriage?

Posted on June 27, 2016 by

  You had a long talk about a goal you both want to accomplish. Plans are set in place to see the goal reached. As the first few steps are taken you realize the goal you had didn’t quite match … Continue reading →

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Lingering And It’s Effects On Marriage

Posted on May 2, 2016 by

Linger… …The simple definition is to stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave.  I’ve been thinking about this word lately and the impact it has made on my life. I love to linger in the … Continue reading →

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It’s Complicated

Posted on December 29, 2014 by

You may wonder what I’m talking about with the title of today’s post. Actually, I’m talking about life. We have been in an extended season of change and challenges. There are no easy answers, only learning to adjust to a … Continue reading →

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Saying It

Posted on October 6, 2009 by

Tom surprised me this past weekend and bought tickets to see Chaim Topol’s fairwell tour of Fiddler On The Roof – one of my all-time favorite musicals.  When the house lights dimmed, the stage came to life with this timeless … Continue reading →

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