Some Masculine Insights about Fixing Things and Asking for Directions

From a Christian man.  I appreciate his willingness to share and articulate a masculine perspective on some issues that can frustrate wives sometimes. Men and women solve problems differently Once, when I was fixing something for my sister, and having to innovate with tools and equipment because the right things were not on hand, she… Continue reading Some Masculine Insights about Fixing Things and Asking for Directions

Breaking the Romance Addiction

Here is a bit more from the wife I quoted in yesterday’s post about The Artificial Romance Issue – How Romantic Movies/Novels/Music Can Be a Stumbling Block. I am so thankful for this precious sister of mine and her willingness to share what she has learned the hard way. ———————– I’m not going to lie… Continue reading Breaking the Romance Addiction

The Fantasy of Romance

This is probably going to sound a bit extreme.  It is certainly up to you what  you do with this area of your life.   I am not saying you must do what I do. But I am saying – this is something to think about and pray about. “Everything is permissible for me –… Continue reading The Fantasy of Romance

The Most Powerful Words In Your Marriage- a Guest Post

This is a guest post from Daniel Robertson at God’s Help For Marriage. Sign up to get his free report: “The 7 Pillars Of A Godly Marriage” I’ve said this before, and I’ll keep saying it: Your words have immense power. Your words, and more importantly the body language and tone of voice that accompanies them, can… Continue reading The Most Powerful Words In Your Marriage- a Guest Post

Handling a Controlling Mother as a Team

From a wife who is learning so very much from God.  I love the way this wife is seeking her husband’s counsel and advice and taking it.  I love how she is placing herself under his covering, leadership and protection.  This is a much healthier way for her to handle situations with her husband, her… Continue reading Handling a Controlling Mother as a Team

“Giving Up on My Dream for My Marriage” – by A Fellow Wife

This is from the same wife who wrote to me about not pursuing her husband anymore last week. This is what it looks like to painfully tear out our idols by the root and totally surrender to Christ as LORD of ALL.   Here the idols are control, feeling loved in a certain way and romance.… Continue reading “Giving Up on My Dream for My Marriage” – by A Fellow Wife

An Interview with My Husband – Understanding a Passive Husband’s Mindset

Does your husband tend to shut down and keep to himself? Does he avoid communicating a lot and just let you do whatever? Maybe this post will shed some light on understanding a passive husband’s mindset.

One Wife Learns – This REALLY IS ALL ABOUT GOD!

From a precious wife and dear friend I first met here on the blog in July of 2012.  God has brought her a LONG way since then.  I’m so thankful for her willingness to share.   This is going to bless you – my wonderful sisters in Christ! ———————————————- I feel like I am growing… Continue reading One Wife Learns – This REALLY IS ALL ABOUT GOD!

Winning Him without a Word

This is a wife who has JUST started learning about how to stop disrespect/control and has been learning to be respectful in the last week or two.  I love her story!  Thank you so much for sharing! —————————————————- Now that some time has passed I wanted to share with you what happened a couple of… Continue reading Winning Him without a Word

Some Signs Your Husband May Be Feeling Disrespected

This is an email from a precious friend of mine.  If your husband is saying things like this – it means he is probably feeling deeply wounded in your marriage.  Please keep in mind that husbands need respect like wives need love.  (Ephesians 5:22-33 and Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs).  If a husband… Continue reading Some Signs Your Husband May Be Feeling Disrespected