By my husband, Greg. From the archives. This is HIS perspective on how he felt as a passive husband. Maybe your husband has some of the same feelings? I don’t know! But it could be interesting to try to find out. ———- GREG: Occasionally, I take one of April’s old articles and add a husband’s thoughts to them. One of… Continue reading Dominant Wife/Passive Husband: My Husband’s Take
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“I’m Tired of Being the Leader in Our Marriage”
From a dear wife, with her permission: Hello I had to email you personally and tell you how grateful I am for your insight. I came across your article, “I Want to Follow my Husband. What if He Doesn’t Lead? How Can I Inspire His Leadership?” (From PW – this is basically the same post that… Continue reading “I’m Tired of Being the Leader in Our Marriage”
My Husband Won’t Lead in Our Marriage – Part 3
Greg and April Nov. 2013 Ultimately, each wife must prayerfully decide what she believes God wants her to do to obey Him and to honor Him in her unique situation. God has wisdom. I do not. I write specifically for wives who tend to be controlling and dominating. Wives who tend to be more quiet… Continue reading My Husband Won’t Lead in Our Marriage – Part 3
My Husband Won’t Lead in Our Marriage – Part 1
Administrative Note: I am taking an email vacation through January 6th. You are welcome to comment on posts, but please hold emails for me until January 7th. I appreciate your patience and understanding! 🙂 “I’M THE SPIRITUALLY MATURE ONE, I HAVE TO LEAD” It is a VERY tough position to be in to want to… Continue reading My Husband Won’t Lead in Our Marriage – Part 1
“I MUST HAVE THAT HOUSE!”
This post is inspired by a real estate commercial that shows a wife attempting to pressure and force her husband into a quick decision about a house that the couple may not be able to responsibly afford. Some things to observe in this brief conversation: the wife’s facial expressions her tone of voice the husband’s… Continue reading “I MUST HAVE THAT HOUSE!”
Being Married to a Man Who Is Emotionally/Spiritually Shut Down
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
Finding Her Voice
How a wife began finding her voice in her marriage by giving up people pleasing.
“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!!!!!!!
A Young Wife Discovers God’s Design for Her Marriage
April, thank you so much for this blog! I stumbled upon it just last week and have been reading your posts ever since. I have been married almost for a year now and dealing with all the issues you talk about myself. For some time I have regretted the fact I do not have any… Continue reading A Young Wife Discovers God’s Design for Her Marriage
Allowing Good Things to Become Idols
From my wonderful friend and sister in Christ, Kayla: I’ve heard it said before that even good things can become bad things. For example – saying yes to too many fund-raising committees can spread you too thin to care for your own family. And – surprising your spouse with a really incredible present when there… Continue reading Allowing Good Things to Become Idols