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?”
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”
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”
6 Tips on How to Disagree Respectfully
By: Judah Kampkes
Especially when it comes to sharing about faith, learning how to have a discussion about Jesus without it turning into a fist-fight is an art, but it’s something every Christian needs to be equipped to do. Continue reading “6 Tips on How to Disagree Respectfully”
Watch Your Words
I watched from a distance as the desperate mum yelled at her child, “Would you just calm down? Calm down right now! If you don’t calm down I’ll give you a big smack!” Continue reading “Watch Your Words”
How to Give Your Teens Advice They’ll Listen To
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
Giving advice to teens can seem like an important role for parents. But if you want them to listen to you, you’ll need to find a clever way to share your thoughts that keeps them tuned in. Continue reading “How to Give Your Teens Advice They’ll Listen To”
It’s Time to Realise that Small is the New Big
By Kim Wilkinson
We live in a world of mass media, big ideas, cultural change and global pain. Continue reading “It’s Time to Realise that Small is the New Big”
Love and Communication: 11 Expert Tips for a Better Marriage
Author: Focus On The Family
On the school playground, you probably gave your sweetheart a paper heart with “I like u a LOT” painstakingly scribbled on it in your favourite crayon colour. Since then, you’ve come a long way in terms of communicating your love to your spouse. But even the best marriage can benefit from a little spark. We chatted with relationship experts and life coaches for easy, practical tips on enhancing communication within a marriage, as well as special ways to express your love. Continue reading “Love and Communication: 11 Expert Tips for a Better Marriage”
13 Questions to Ask the Kids, Better Than ‘How Was School Today?’
By: Duncan Robinson
A year into my daughter’s schooling career, I’m realising something: asking the question ‘how was school today?’ gets about as much response as it does when my wife asks me, ‘how was work today?’ Continue reading “13 Questions to Ask the Kids, Better Than ‘How Was School Today?’”
Respect: A Marriage Essential
Why is it that sometimes, two ‘good-willed’ people just can’t get along?
Tune in for a roadmap to a happier marriage. Continue reading “Respect: A Marriage Essential”