While some people dream about one day being married, others are not so sure if marriage is for them. Some people dive into marriage without much knowledge of their partner’s past and future interests, thinking that love is all they need to make a marriage last. Then there are some people who marry thinking [...]
When the question, “Will I ever get married?” is the cry of your soul, the silent lack of response can be deafening. Friends and family will try their best to pacify and prophesy, and may even put their best match-making efforts to the test. For the Christian single, however, it is only God who [...]
Modern culture loves the word “boundaries.” It is the subject of hashtags and coaching programs and books and movements. It has become popular to talk about, but it seems many do not understand what the concept entails. People often believe boundaries are important because they are a form of self-love. Though this is true, [...]
Wondering how to overcome codependency, or navigate a codependent relationship? If so, this article is for you. “I know what it’s like to lose yourself so badly that you don’t know if there’s a you or ever was one.” – Melodie Beattie What is Codependency? Many have defined the term over the years, and [...]
Resentment in relationships is one of the top things that can tear a relationship apart. Resentment is a feeling that lasts for a significant amount of time after the offense has happened. It tends to build over time when allowed to fester. It is the opposite of forgiveness; the very thing Christians are called [...]
Has a loved one let you down big time? Did you major in a field of study, only to find out that the career path wasn’t fulfilling? Have you believed in an institution that didn’t follow through on their promises? If so, you could be dealing with the crushing effects of feeling disillusioned. What [...]
“I think I have attachment issues” is a statement that’s often uttered within romantic relationships as individuals wrestle with feeling like they either get attached way too easily or struggle getting attached to other people. Attachment issues can rear up as you navigate the dating phase of a relationship all the way into marriage [...]
Adultery. It’s one of the most hurtful betrayals a spouse can go through. The act violates the exclusive nature of the marriage and breaks the covenant between the two partners and God. How does one heal after an affair? Infidelity doesn’t always include a sexual relationship. Emotional infidelity may seem innocent enough – until [...]
Our 21st-century world is more wired and interconnected than at any time in history. We can instantly send messages across the globe and react in real-time to events as they unfold halfway across the world. Cities, college campuses, shopping malls, public parks, and social media platforms teem with people and human activity, and yet [...]
What is Couples Counseling? Also known as marriage counseling, relationship counseling, or couples therapy, couples counseling focuses on the couple as the client. It is not centered on individual issues; it is about the issues that the couple together is facing. If individual problems present in couples therapy, the therapist may choose to refer [...]
