Category Archives: Separation
Surprises in Waiting
Excellent post by Jerome Daley. This really applies to marriages in crisis. I wish I had grabbed hold of the concept sooner during our separation. http://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/email/newsletter/1410302051
Giving Up Too Quickly
Over the last several years I have had conversations with quite a few men early in their marriage crises. A typical scenario has often been that when the wife says she is done with the marriage and the man first … Continue reading
Seizing the Moment
As I was very busy planting corn last week, which is unusually early, I got to thinking about the fact that in a struggling marriage a person needs to be ready to seize the moment for reconciliation – which is … Continue reading
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
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
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