Addressing Misconceptions in Marriage – MM #181

The following is one of the many misconceptions we can grab onto concerning marriage: “A cynic once said, ‘Marriage is like a hot bath. Once you get used to it, it isn’t so hot.’ I take exception to part of that sour skeptic’s point of view. Anyone knows if the Read More…

Expectations in Marriage – Marriage Message #159

If we’re completely honest, we all came into our marriages with unrealistic expectations, which eventually took us by surprise. Even though this can be both disappointing and frustrating, we don’t have to continually live that way. To help us work through these issues, in this Marriage Message, we’re providing some Read More…

GREAT EXPECTATIONS: For Those Previously Married

Expectations are so basic that we often don’t even recognize them. Yet they influence our behavior every day—how we treat people, how we react to different situations. This is especially true for those who have been previously married. Each of us brings a certain set of expectations, a mental picture Read More…