Ten Financial Questions to Ask Your Spouse
Have you ever argued about money with your spouse? Do you both agree 100% on how to spend, save, give, and manage your finances?
Marriage: Growing in Conflict Resolution Skills
I love peace and joy and laughter in marriage. I love unhurried conversations and sharing an enjoyable experience with my husband. I delight in sitting across the table from him, talking about what the Lord is teaching us or what our dreams are for the future or encouraging one another when we are feeling down. I love to be happy and I love to be carefree with Mark! But these rewards also require conflict resolution.
Healthy Communication in Marriage
How can we truly grow in communication skills that actually work, and in doing so, positively impact our marriage?
This topic builds upon what we have discussed in previous weeks. Expectations in marriage, gender differences, self-awareness, and family of origin all affect the way we communicate with our spouse.
Most Helpful Gender Difference to Understand
In ninth grade, I remember listing a full page of topics to research for my term paper. This exercise revealed I was interested in psychology as most of my topics were linked to human relations. I landed on birth order, which began a journey of delighting in the study of mind, behavior, and interpersonal relationships.
How Does Your Family of Origin Affect Your Marriage?
“FOO” was a common abbreviation we were trained to use in marriage and family therapy. FOO stands for “family of origin.”
How does your FOO impact you?!