Dear Shaunti, I work a lot of hours, and when I’m at home, I don’t want conflict. Problem is, we’ve had a lot of conflict recently – we’re both stressed by some extra medical bills and headaches with our kids – and it seems a whole lot better to me to try to avoid it….
Tip #52: Choose what type of couple you want to be. One night recently, I had to stop everything, and write something down. Because it was far, far too important to forget – and provides a key tip for marriages. I was speaking at a thank-you dinner for a group of people who work with…
My kids’ obsession with Instagram and other social media has gotten to ridiculous levels. My teenage daughter takes photos of her outfits before she goes to school and wears the option that got the most likes. She’s already placing far too much value on what her peers think of her, and social media is making…
Marriage Monday Tip 52: Men: If you want more sex, give her better anticipation time Although some couples are the opposite in this way, in many cases the husband wishes his wife would be eager more often. (Ladies, if you have the higher drive in your marriage, check out our special article series “When She…
A women’s ministry leader once told me, “With a woman, if something is unsettled in her marriage or dating relationship, it’s like nothing is right with the world until that is resolved.” So true! Whether it is a single woman who is wondering why her latest date won’t call her back or a woman married…
Tip: 51: Women, if your husband is grumpy and withdrawn, try compliments, not complaints Ladies, does your man seem to be doing everything right outside of the house, but at home he is often grumpy and withdrawn? Does he seem to be pleasant to everyone but you? Does he get upset over the littlest things…
