Vicky sat at the kitchen table, stunned and hurt. Her four-year-old marriage to Alex, on which she had pinned so many hopes and dreams, seemed false. She had just heard from a friend that Alex had been seen lunching with an old girlfriend. Continue reading “Do You Trust Me?”
Healthy Individuals Make a Healthy Marriage
By: Jill Savage
Standing in the kitchen, I heard the text notification on my phone. When I read the message from my friend, my heart dropped. We had both walked through hard seasons in our marriages. Mine survived — it appeared from the message that hers would not. Tears formed, and I just wanted to cry. Continue reading “Healthy Individuals Make a Healthy Marriage”
Maintaining Your Marriage During the Parenting Years
By: Arlene Pellicane
Date nights during the courtship years might have included bouquets of roses, candlelight dinners and strolls through the park. But date night looks quite different now that you have kids. These days, your “romantic evenings” may more often involve finding free food samples at the grocery store and then heading to the discount movie theatre. Continue reading “Maintaining Your Marriage During the Parenting Years”
Combatting Loneliness in the Holidays: 12 Positive Steps You Can Take Today
By: Clare Bruce
For singles or those with a tough home life, holidays can be a very lonely time. Continue reading “Combatting Loneliness in the Holidays: 12 Positive Steps You Can Take Today”
3 Keys to a Stronger Family
By: Brett Ryan
Family is where your heart is…….
What do you think when you hear the word “family”? Family can envisage many different experiences and emotions. Some pleasant, but for some, it is the opposite. Continue reading “3 Keys to a Stronger Family”
One Simple Trick to Instantly Improve Your Marriage Communication
By: Brittany Ann
While I’m sure there are some husbands out there who would LOVE for their wives to stop talking so much, I can assure you that when one or both spouses actually do stop talking, it’s not nearly as much fun as it sounds. Continue reading “One Simple Trick to Instantly Improve Your Marriage Communication”
Love for the Long Haul
By: Mitch Temple
Note: Names have been changed
I’ll never forget the counselling session with Al and Olivia. They had been high school sweethearts and, now in their mid-50s, had been married almost 35 years. Al was about to retire after 25 years at a paper mill. Olivia was a registered nurse. They had three grown children and six grandchildren. Continue reading “Love for the Long Haul”
Recognising Casual Disrespect in Your Relationship
Note: This article has been written from the perspective of women in the context of marriage, but applies to both men and women in friendships and dating included!
Showing disrespect has become a modern marriage pastime. We laugh as our favourite on-screen wives make fools out of their husbands, and before long we’re talking like these leading ladies. Continue reading “Recognising Casual Disrespect in Your Relationship”
Tips on Keeping Romance Alive From Lead Actress in ‘New Life’ Movie
By: Ange King
Christmas is coming! It’s a warm-and-fuzzy time of year, when everyone is feeling more generous and more loving…relationships are so much easier this time of year… right? Continue reading “Tips on Keeping Romance Alive From Lead Actress in ‘New Life’ Movie”
How to Navigate Differences in Your Relationship
By: Ashleigh Slater
Having some differences with a potential spouse is inevitable. But which ones are red flags? Continue reading “How to Navigate Differences in Your Relationship”