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Tag Archives: Making marriage work
Making Marriage Work – The Power Struggle
We live in a society of feminism, where women are equal to men in all areas and professions. So when it comes to control within the marriage, there have to be clearly defined roles, so that each partner has control … Continue reading
Making Marriage Work – What If There Is Abuse?
Unfortunately, abuse in marriage is far more common that most people know. It is a shameful secret that goes on behind closed doors and is never (or very seldom) revealed to even closest family members. You may be a woman … Continue reading
Making Marriage Work – Put The Past Behind You
We all enter adulthood with some baggage or other. As I reached adulthood I came with a truckload of rejection baggage. When my Mom left home when I was 12, it didn’t matter how often I was told my parent’s … Continue reading
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Making Marriage Work – Trust in Marriage is Essential
Trust in marriage is essential. I can’t say that enough. The reason why trust is so important is because it filters into each and every area of married life. Trust is also an outcome of respect. If you respect each other … Continue reading
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
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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How To React When A Husband Or Wife Does A Stupid Thing
We all do stupid things sometimes. Yesterday I watched a programme about the marriage of a couple and I was shocked! The wife was really badgering her husband about doing the housework. She had outlined chores that he had to do. One … Continue reading
5 Things Happy Couples Do
2-11pm As I look at my happily married friends, and I’m pleased to say there are quite a few of them, I notice a number of things that they do. Marriage is grown. It’s like two trees planted a few feet … Continue reading
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