Whenever we have an argument, my partner threatens leaving.  Later when we make up, she says she didn’t mean it.  I am still hurt by her comments. Words that threaten the relationship penetrate deep into the soul of the one hearing those words.  She may be sorry later that she “pulled the trigger,†but you are left with a deep wound and doubts.  Perhaps your partner is one who processes…
How do you balance time spent with each other and time spent with friends (away from each other)? The time spent with your spouse should be your first priority. Â If you are doing that adequately, schedule time with your friends. Â Try to do this at a time that does not take away from each other. Â If your partner has good friendships, encourage them to nurture those friendships, but not at…
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.…
