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Tag Archives: Making marriage work
A Big Fat Argument With My Husband
2-08pm This happened over last the weekend. I don’t know how we both got all hot and bothered, but we did. We were on our way down to the beach and something was said that sparked a row. I let … Continue reading
Why Divorce Is Not The End Of The World
8-06am Mike & I have been married for 28 and a half years. It’s been an incredibly happy union of two people who are hugely different. Mike, 13 years (and 8 months) older than I, conservative, introvert, perfectionist, hard-working, non-people … Continue reading
Wives, Submit
12-05pm So, if you could only state TWO most important priorities in marriage, what would they be? While I pondered this, reflecting on how important it is for me to respect my husband, to continue to love him, to appreciate … Continue reading
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Tagged happy marriage, Making marriage work, Wives Submit
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What I Learned About Mike Through Lemon Grass Tea
11-58am As I sit down at my computer today and decide what to write, my long-suffering husband comes to mind. When we were in Zanzibar, three months ago, one of the great pleasures was afternoon high tea. There were many … Continue reading
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Tagged God Knows our thoughts, Lemon Grass Tea, Making marriage work
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My 10 Habits for Happy Couples
3-45pm My friend, Riana, shared on FB, an article written by Dr. Mark Goulston – it’s been read by over half a million people! The topic 10 Habits of Happy Couples. I agree with them & was tempted to put … Continue reading
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Tagged Compromise in marriage, Making marriage work, marriage;
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Why I Was Uncertain If My Marriage Would Last
12-47pm I learned very early that a couple may be married for a long time, yet they still may get divorced. It was something I had difficulty understanding. My parents were what I thought was happily married for about 17 … Continue reading
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Tagged Depression, happy marriage, Making marriage work, marriage;, Secrets to a happy marriage
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“Find your passion”, they say.
11-51am Today a cold front is blowing in. From the forecast not too much rain is expected, but it has been very windy with a strong north-wester and some thunder and lightening. I love winter in Cape Town. After getting … Continue reading
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Tagged A Taste Of The South-Easter, Lawrence Green, Making marriage work
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There Is Hope For Your Marriage
12-43pm With the divorce rate up at 50% both inside the church and out, many couples feel they go into marriage with an automatically built in escape route. “If it doesn’t work,” they say, “we’ll just get divorced.” Gone are … Continue reading