Most of us think that arguments are harmful for marriages and we work to eliminate them from happening. But marriage expert and psychologist Dr John Gottman thinks we should have different goals. He writes, “The issue isn’t whether you fight, it’s how you fight and how rich your stockpile of Read More…
In this You Tube video, relationship experts Drs Les and Leslie Parrott explain something they call the XYZ Formula. It’s one that they often give to couples who need help. When you use it, it can transform a fight you are having with your spouse. It goes something like this: Read More…
Confession time… yesterday my husband Steve and I missed our prayer time we spend together each morning with the Lord. The reason? We were snarky with each other and didn’t repair things earlier as we should have. I hurt my back several days ago and the physical pain I’ve been Read More…
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Have you ever been involved in a discussion with your spouse and it goes badly? It goes in a direction that you never intended? “Why is it that differences of opinion between a husband and wife so often lead to arguments and a breakdown in communication? Usually the differences are Read More…
I recently read a blog written by “Paula” titled, “Bad Day Warning.” It caused me to remember my own experiences on this issue. It also got me to laughing (kind of). And now, it got me to writing this blog, with a purpose in mind. I’m talking about a “bad mood” Read More…
I’ve found that we can learn a lot if we pay attention to what other people have written. I enjoy gleaning through each marriage quote I find. It’s interesting to see what I can learn and apply to my life. I’m hoping you enjoy the same thing. So, what I Read More…
