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Men who dominate and exploit - the uncomfortable truths
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The Uncomfortable Truth About Men Who Dominate and Exploit (Hint, They Ruin Their Relationships)

Is it common for wives to mistreat their husbands as they grow older? I’ll let that marinate for a second… Recently, I watched a clip where a male speaker discussed wives mistreating their husbands in old age.1   I won’t link to the video here2, but the point he seemed to be making, at least in that…

pastors can better support victims of abuse
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One Way Pastors Can Better Support Victims of Abuse

Why do pastors struggle to support abuse victims? The church is supposed to be a pillar of truth and refuge for the hurting. But quite often, faith spaces are a thorn to the suffering and a comfort to perpetrators. Many churches are unsafe for those fleeing abusive relationships and environments.1 So how can pastors who…

things normal guys don't do in marriage
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18 Things Normal Guys Don’t Do in Marriage (And 12 Things They Pursue)

It’s a favored phrase in the relationship world. “He’s just being a guy.” You’ve probably heard of its cousin. “He’s just a normal guy with normal guy issues.” Put another way, those oppressive, harmful, unrepentant patterns of your spouse? Eh. Normal guy stuff. Lower your expectations and just let him be. It’s normal behavior from…

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18 Reasons Churches Struggle To Support Abuse Victims

Why do churches struggle to help abuse victims? I recently had a conversation with a group of women at different stages of processing marital abuse. Almost all of them said they received no support from their churches. It’s a story I’ve heard hundreds of times in the last couple of months (since this happened.) And…