To me, the primary key in balancing respecting my husband but not idolizing him is to watch my motives. I want to care about his feelings and concerns. I want to treat him well. But why? Do I want his approval more than anything? Or do I want God’s approval more than anything? If I… Continue reading How Do I Respect My Husband without Idolizing Him?
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“How I Became Enmeshed with My Husband” – by LMS
ADMIN NOTE: An update 3 weeks ago created many technical issues on my blog, unfortunately. Jetpack lost all by a few dozen of my WordPress and email followers. My understanding is that the issue should now be resolved. Thank you for your patience! If you haven’t been receiving emails from me, there are some posts… Continue reading “How I Became Enmeshed with My Husband” – by LMS
Being a Peaceful “Football Widow”
Do you resent your husband during football season. Here are my practical tips on being a calm, content football widow.
What Is the Best Way to Handle the Finances?
In a Christian marriage, what is the best way to handle the finances? Here are some ideas I have learned that may be a blessing.
"I Need to Change! I Can't Go on Like This!"
Can you identify with this wife? Are you driving yourself crazy in your marriage and realize, “I need to change!”? I pray her story will bless you.
“Closeness in Marriage Looks Different from What I Expected”
A Fellow Wife shares her perspective 3 years into her journey to become a godly wife. This is a follow up to Monday’s post about oneness in marriage – that there is a healthy amount of space needed in a godly marriage: One (personal) thought I have is that closeness with your husband looks and… Continue reading “Closeness in Marriage Looks Different from What I Expected”
Oneness in Marriage: Not Too Close but Not Too Far Away
What is oneness in marriage? How can you find the right balance of not being too distant but not smothering each other?
In-Law Issues
I am very blessed to have some amazing in-laws. How thankful I am to them for raising my husband to know and love God and for the solid upbringing they gave him. How thankful I am for how much they love Greg, me, and our children. Sadly, I didn’t always treat them with the respect… Continue reading In-Law Issues
Wives Share What They Have Learned – Part 2
Continuing to share what wives have been learning from our discussion about “I Just Want Him to Spend More Time with Me.” For part one, please click here. And for some husbands’ perspectives on this issue, please click here. Thanks again to all the wives who shared. The more voices on this topic and the more… Continue reading Wives Share What They Have Learned – Part 2
Facing Our Deepest Fears
After watching a video similar to this post, What Causes a Woman to be Controlling, A Fellow Wife shared with me: I cannot speak for other wives but For me, fear is THE driving factor to control and I realize that. -I have tried to be controlling with how my husband loves me because I… Continue reading Facing Our Deepest Fears