The move from “I have to” to “I want to” is a move from duty to delight How often do we view meeting the needs of our spouse as an obligation, yet another item on our already crammed-full to-do list? The problem with seeing our spouse as a duty, through the lens of “I have …
Whether you are moving through big life changes or hoping for small improvements in your marriage, every day is a chance for new beginnings. Here in the North Georgia mountains, every sunrise greets us with a different display of God’s handiwork. Some mornings it’s a kaleidoscope of brilliant colors painted across the horizon, as in …
Withholding is a natural reaction when you feel your needs aren’t being met. But it’s a bad strategy. Looking for a video version of today’s post? Check out our new YouTube channel, and be sure to subscribe while you’re there! Many couples face the issue of unmet needs at some point in their marriage. When …
Voicing your needs in the right way will maximize the chances your spouse will hear, understand and respond to what you say. You owe it to your spouse to help him or her love you well by understanding and sharing your needs, especially as they relate to your relationship. Because your spouse is likely very …
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Regularly take the time to consider the season of your marriage. A few years ago, when my wife and I dropped off our youngest daughter to begin her college career, we were officially empty nesters. It was a significant milestone. I realized a few months beforehand, as Jenni and I talked about it, that this change …
