Author Archives: RichWildman
In Crisis in Your Second or Third Marriage?
If you are on your second (or more) marriage and in crisis, this post may be applicable to your situation. I would urge you to consider getting some outside coaching, counseling, or mentoring to find out what weaknesses in yourself … Continue reading
Standing for Your Marriage
Ephesians 6:10-18 ~ Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and … Continue reading
Divorce Statistics
The divorce rate in America for first marriages versus second or third marriages: “50% percent of first marriages, 67% of second and 74% of third marriages end in divorce,” according to Jennifer Baker of the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology … Continue reading
First Marriage In Crisis?
If you are married for the first time and in a marriage crisis and if things are getting hard and discouraging, you might be thinking that starting over with someone new might be the way to go – please think … Continue reading
Playing to Win During Marital Separation
We just came through the season of March Madness with the NCAA basketball tournaments. I watched very little of any of the games but I am aware that many of the games were decided by one goal. In those situations … Continue reading
Wedding Rings During Separation (Part 3)
I have written twice on this subject before but for various reasons this issue continues to come to the forefront. One of my thoughts during our separation was “I made a promise to Sharon to love her as long as … Continue reading
Facebook: “It’s Complicated”
In a Facebook profile you can put your relationship status as “It’s Complicated”. If you are married, even if you are separated, or deeply struggling in your marriage, I encourage you to keep your status as “Married.” “It’s Complicated” can … Continue reading
Using Premarital Curriculum to Help Build a Strong Foundation
Even if you have struggled in your own marriage encourage young people you know who are engaged to go through a good premarital course. The help available now is so far superior to what was available when we got married … Continue reading
Changing a Marriage by Yourself
It can’t be said enough that you can change a marriage by yourself. Here is a good article explaining how. http://kyria.com/topics/marriagefamily/marriage/helphealing/onewayturnaround.html?start=1
17 Action Statements for the Separated
Father Dick McGinnis, an Episcopal priest, interviewed a number of couples who had been separated and then reconciled. After listening to their stories he came up with a list of 17 Statements that described what most couples went through on their road … Continue reading
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