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The Good Christian Marriage – When You Don’t Measure Up

Becoming a Better Wife· Difficult Marriage· Newlywed Advice

29 Jul

What does it take to build a good Christian marriage? Recently, I heard a statement that blew my mind. "My ability to mess things up is no match for God's ability to make things work" When we think about a good Christian marriage, we think about our part in that equation: how to play nice and ... Read More about The Good Christian Marriage – When You Don’t Measure Up

9 Things Wives Want in Bed For Deeper Intimacy

Newlywed Advice· Sex in Marriage

16 Apr

What do wives want in bed? Often when it comes to sex in marriage, wives are told the path to a satisfying sex life is learning what their husbands want and giving it to them on a consistent basis. And while there's some truth to the serving aspect of sexual intimacy, there's a huge part being ... Read More about 9 Things Wives Want in Bed For Deeper Intimacy

When Your Husband Talks to Another Woman – 12 Things To Do

Difficult Marriage· Newlywed Advice

27 Mar

So your husband talks to another woman, and it hurts you, but he doesn't see why it does. A lot of wives reach out to me asking what they might be doing wrong because their husbands are talking to other women and they think it's okay. By talking, I don't mean a normal or passing conversation, ... Read More about When Your Husband Talks to Another Woman – 12 Things To Do

Dear Frustrated Wife: Quit Trying to Live a Life You Haven’t Been Gifted

Difficult Marriage· Newlywed Advice

22 Mar

I was filling out my 2019 goal planner, and there was a section on exploring fears. I am not a big fan of exploring fears; my personal preference is to drown them with hope and God's Word. But the planner I am using is thorough; it coaches you through the icky tedious places you love to ... Read More about Dear Frustrated Wife: Quit Trying to Live a Life You Haven’t Been Gifted

3 Ways To Please Your Husband (Tips For The Distracted Wife)

Loving My Husband· Newlywed Advice

6 Mar

Please your husband - what does it take and what does it even mean? Recently I became aware of pretense creeping into my marriage. I caught myself doing the "yes dear" dance; nodding my head while my mind is in the clouds, feigning presence while caught up in something else, taking things ... Read More about 3 Ways To Please Your Husband (Tips For The Distracted Wife)