It has been theorized that only a small fraction of communication is actually done through words. Your eyes, your facial expressions, the shape your mouth takes when you speak, the tone of your voice, body language – many things come together when you are speaking to another person. Likewise, these things are coming your [...]
“Codependency” is almost a catchphrase in popular culture. But what is the clinical definition of codependency, and how can you tell if this problem is characterizing your relationship? Let’s get into the details of what this condition is and how it plays out in real life. What is Codependency? A Definition So, when we [...]
When you think about a spouse being unfaithful, physical adultery probably comes to mind. Sometimes we forget how common – and devastating – emotional infidelity is. How do we even define an emotional affair? Where is the line crossed? And when there has been an inappropriate emotional relationship with another person, what does the [...]
For many struggling couples, marriage counseling is often considered the last recourse. Despite suggestions by loved ones to see a specialist, spouses hesitate to schedule an appointment due to the stigma surrounding counseling as well as doubts as to whether it can really help. Many couples believe it is shameful to have to go [...]
He’s popped the question. You said, “Yes!” Now, you’ve entered the season of engagement that includes choosing a venue, cake-tasting appointments, dress fittings and bridal showers. Couples take months to plan a wedding that only lasts a day, yet often neglect to focus on their marriage which will last a lifetime. It’s easy to [...]
As you exchange sacred vows, walk blissfully down the aisle, and celebrate your new chapter as husband and wife, thoughts of infidelity are far from your mind. You begin building a life with your spouse until one day you are blindsided by a confession expressing a deep-rooted struggle with sexual addiction. When your spouse [...]
For people who have just fallen in love, it seems like all is right in the world. Bad days simply go away when that significant other comes to mind. Their laugh, their smile, their text, or their online message is all that is needed to bring joy to the world. When people are in [...]
🎧 Listen to this article Did you know the Bible gives examples of sexual fantasies within marriage? This book is often overlooked, but Song of Solomon vividly describes what romance and sexuality could look like in the context of marriage. It’s a book brimming with vivid imagery describing passion between a groom [...]
Codependent Relationships Defined You may have first heard of the word codependency in the 1980s in the context of alcoholism and drug addiction. A “codependent” referred to the spouse or family member of someone who was struggling with substance abuse. To be “codependent” meant that the family member changed their life to adapt to [...]
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear,” – Ambrose Redmoon Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor [...]
