overcoming conflict

Poisonous Putdowns in Marriage

Have you been on the receiving end of poisonous putdowns from your spouse, through words that were thrown at you? Have YOU thrown verbal assaults at your spouse? Either way, this can hurt your marriage relationship. When you think about it: “Hostile, poisonous putdowns act as cancerous cells that, if unchecked, Read More…

How to Win an Argument with Your Spouse – Dave Willis

Dave Willis, on Spousal Arguing Are you trying to win an argument with your spouse? In this You Tube video, pastor and marriage expert, Dave Willis, talks to you about that concept. Dave talks about how to “PROPERLY” have an argument with your spouse. He uses a different approach to Read More…

IT Happens, Even in Good Marriages!

Today we had our septic tank pumped. It wasn’t long before I was running to close all the windows and fast! The fact that “IT” happens doesn’t make it pleasant or inviting, but it’s necessary. Our day yesterday was similar, but there wasn’t a pump truck involved. Our thoughts and Read More…

Are You Vulnerable for Marital Conflict?

Are you in a vulnerable place in your life together for marital conflict? We’re not just talking about “normal” times of conflicting with each other. That is a given. If you’re married, it’s only natural that you WILL experience times of marital conflict. We’re talking about times when you’re especially Read More…

Is What You’re Doing the Wisest Approach?

Have you had this happen to you? You want some type of change to happen in your marriage, but it isn’t happening. You’ve frustrated and yet you don’t see why you should have to change what you’re currently doing about it (even when you see it’s not working). It doesn’t Read More…