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Category Archives: Marriage
Making Marriage Work – Respect One Another
Respect is a major cornerstone of marriage. This is a biggie! This is one to implement immediately, if not sooner. If your marriage is heading south and you need emergency treatment, read on! If you want respect, you must be respectful. … Continue reading
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Making Marriage Work – Love Unconditionally
I was amazed at reading the story of Kay Arthur. Kay and her husband Jack are the founders of Precept Ministries. Kay’s first husband was man named Tom. On the second night of their honeymoon, Tom sat Kay down and … Continue reading
Divorce Is Not An Option
I once wrote a book! I titled it “52 Ways to a Happier Marriage” with the thought that readers could spend a week reading each chapter and thinking about it. I wrote it, but I never looked to having it … Continue reading
The “Non-Negotiables” In Our Marriage
When Mike & I married we didn’t really realise it but we had 5 core values that made up the none-negotiables of our marriage. Regardless of where you are in your life – you may be single, newly wed, long … Continue reading
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What Marriage Is and Isn’t
I woke up this morning with an incident on my mind. It happened almost 29 years ago and took place just a few weeks after Mike & I married. We had officially said, “I do” and then gone off on … Continue reading
“Should I Leave My Husband?”
What do you say to someone who asks you “should I leave my husband?” If the biggest culprit in the marriage is selfishness and pride and not bullying and abuse, I believe the answer is no. Dear Friend I write … Continue reading
Secrets To A Happy Marriage
What is the secret to a happy marriage? I think this is a frequently asked question, considering the 42.7 million results when you Google it! There must be loads. I have a few to think about. 1. Put God first. … Continue reading
This One Principle Will Improve Your Marriage
There is a principle between couples that starts off enthusiastically and naturally when the relationship is new and exciting, but may dwindle to rolling-eyes-back, painful hardship after many years of being together. It’s the principle of listening and being interested … Continue reading
A Blog For Husbands – What Wives Need
So today comes the twin of yesterday’s blog. Yep it’s true. Women are complex and men may describe us as fickle and emotional. Relationship experts have worked for centuries trying to work out what makes women tick, but I doubt … Continue reading
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A Blog For Wives – What Husbands Need
I wrote this a couple of years ago and today while I was thinking about what to do for today’s blog, I found it….it’s worth round two…don’t you think? I don’t think anything has changed! Blog For Wives…What husbands need … Continue reading
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