When I read this question, I immediately knew I had to cover it. Because while the wife describes her specific situation, this is an all-too-common problem. So my husband and I have only been married about 1 1/2 years. Lately when I’ve been visiting with other married women from church/Sunday school, they complain constantly about […]
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I can’t begin to tell you the number of times I’ve heard the suggestion that instead of accusing your spouse of doing something you don’t like, you should re-frame your statement as: When ____ happens, I feel ______. It’s a bedrock of communication advice, and it was overtly taught in my graduate counseling program. You’ll find
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Each year, I try to come up with something special to gift my readers. This year, I wrote y’all a short story! Here’s Under the Mistletoe: A Christmas Short Story: Download as a PDF. If you’d rather read with your e-reader’s format, I’ve uploaded the story to several retailers, but I’m still waiting for it to go
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In all of our years together, my husband and I have not had Christmas stockings. Yep, that’s right. Even when I’ve been writing posts like 10 Sexy Stocking Stuffers for Your Husband and 10 Sexy, Manly Items for Your Hubby’s Christmas Stocking, I had no place to put such items for my own hubby. I’m planning
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“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 You know what? It’s been a hard year, with disappointments, frustrations, and tragedies for so many people I know. I’ve also experienced some challenges.
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