February usually is marked as a month of LOVE. However, good marriages do not run on auto-pilot. They require effort from both partners to keep a marriage thriving. We will be posting a series of FAQ we have encountered through our years of counseling and speaking engagements. If a few of these hit home with you, take action – talk about it with your spouse, and pray about it together!…
Dear Joyce, I have two preschoolers and one child in elementary school. Â I feel like I am very irritable and short most of the time, and I never thought I would be so impatient. Â My 4-year-old disobeys constantly, and I find that I am screaming at him every day. My kids are screaming and hurting each other. What can I do? Help! Â Sarah Dear Sarah, Thanks for acknowledging your struggles.…
This is the last of the frequently-asked premarital questions. Next, we will address some of the FAQ marriage questions.  If you have more, leave a comment, or post a comment on our Facebook page! Do I need to marry my soul-mate, and should I be my fiance’s soul-mate to ensure a successful marriage? I don’t think you really become soul-mates until you get married and go through good and…
One of us is used to doing what was told by parents, as an act of respect, and the other is less bound to that standard. How much in-law input should we consider in making our decisions? There are cultural differences that affect what is showing respect to your parents. These are important discussions before you get married. Do listen to input from your in-laws, but make sure that the…
