From a sister in Christ who has walked this road and was willing to answer some of my questions about being married to a man who is very to himself and quiet… ————————— OUR BACKGROUND This comes from being with my husband for 11 years (8 years of marriage), being his 4th wife, having 11… Continue reading Being Married to a Man Who Is Emotionally/Spiritually Shut Down
Month: October 2013
Finding Her Voice
How a wife began finding her voice in her marriage by giving up people pleasing.
Dying to Self – by The Good Wife
This is a guest post by my precious sister in Christ at www.thegoodwife121.blogspot.ca. She is documenting her journey to become a godly wife. I am sure many wives are going to relate to her struggles and be blessed by what God is doing in her heart! —————— Slowly it’s getting easier. I noticed it while… Continue reading Dying to Self – by The Good Wife
“Misconceptions and Fears I Had at the Beginning of This Journey” – AND A CELEBRATION!!!!!!!
From the wife who “Gave Up on Her Dream for Her Marriage,” “Stopped Pursuing Her Husband in the Wrong Ways” and “Handled a Grumpy Husband Beautifully“ She started this journey 12 months ago – but only REALLY “got it,” in many ways, this past August. I think what she has to share is very fitting as… Continue reading “Misconceptions and Fears I Had at the Beginning of This Journey” – AND A CELEBRATION!!!!!!!
Being Married to a Man Who Doesn’t Talk Much
If you are a wife who is married to a man who does not do a lot of talking, this post is for you! Please keep in mind that it is very normal for opposites to attract. Talkative people often marry quieter people. It makes sense. But sometimes once we are married, we get upset… Continue reading Being Married to a Man Who Doesn’t Talk Much
Are We Trying to Be “Friends with ‘Benefits'” with God?
“Friends with benefits” That is a popular term today – describing a man and a woman who are not at all committed to each other in marriage, or even planning on heading toward marriage, but who are there for each other simply as “platonic friends” who have sex with each other. Honestly, I’m not even… Continue reading Are We Trying to Be “Friends with ‘Benefits’” with God?
When He Suddenly Walks Out or Hangs Up
Ladies, Many of us have experienced something like this with our men – “Things seemed to be going great! My husband was talking, calling or texting with me when, seemingly out of nowhere, he storms out of the room or hangs up on me.” WHAT ON EARTH JUST HAPPENED? WHAT WE USUALLY DO Most wives panic… Continue reading When He Suddenly Walks Out or Hangs Up
A Fellow Wife Responds Beautifully to Her Husband’s Bad Mood
This is from the wife who decided to stop pursuing her husband, trying to control him, and trying to make him show love to her the way she wanted him to. She is the one who gave up on her dream for her marriage in August of this year. She began this journey 12 months ago,… Continue reading A Fellow Wife Responds Beautifully to Her Husband’s Bad Mood
“I Want a Divorce!”
Obviously, divorce is quite prevalent today – even in the church among those who claim Christ. Let me say right up front… No one answers to me about why they got a divorce or why they want a divorce. We will all answer to God alone for our thoughts, words and actions. I am not… Continue reading “I Want a Divorce!”
“I Don’t Feel Loved.”
God gave us our feelings and emotions to bless us. It is important to know what our emotions are at any given time. Our feelings can be flags that tell us that all is right in our world or that there is a big problem -happy, sad, afraid, nervous, angry, worried, joyful, grateful, etc… are… Continue reading “I Don’t Feel Loved.”