by Marcia Deah Love is understood, in a historical way, as one of the great human vocations - but its counterspell has always been infidelity. This terrible, terrible betrayal that can tear apart not only another person, not only oneself, but whole families. – Junot Diaz When I think [...]
After more than four decades of marriage, I have learned many lessons. One lesson that stands out above them all is that strong marriages are built with intentionality and not through the absence of problems. Whether you are newly married, blending families, or having endured much of life together, this [...]
The first year of marriage is interesting. For some, it’s a time of blissful love, the culmination of a long-term romance and the true joining of lives as they transition from being two people into one heart. For others, it’s a rocky road of compromises and sacrifices. For most, [...]
The decision to get married has always been a significant one, but the approach to preparing for marriage has undergone a dramatic transformation. Older generations entered marriage with cultural scripts and family patterns as their primary guides. Today’s couples face a different landscape, where they are encouraged to examine [...]
One of the main reasons marriages end is because one or both parties have had an affair. Infidelity is a difficult subject to tackle, not only because there are many sensitivities around it, from the person who has been subjected to it feeling uncomfortable discussing it, to the person who [...]
For Christian couples planning to get married, premarital counseling is a rite of passage. In many ways, however, it is simply theoretical, because the feeling of being in love and excited for what lies ahead usually makes dating couples feel that they will be impervious to any marital strife. Things [...]
If you are married to a narcissist, then you know the toxic relationship and its effect on your mental health. A narcissist’s life revolves around self. They view love as transactional yet demand unconditional love from their spouse. This unbalanced view of marriage causes several narcissistic marriage problems. Narcissistic [...]
By Marcia Deah Marriage is work! I often hear people talk about how beautiful marriage is and the love, sunshine, and rainbows; it is all those things and more! However, it can also be tough. And guess what – the longer you are married, the more challenging it can [...]
Getting married is perhaps one of the most significant commitments we can make in life. There is often a lot of excitement and joy as soon as you pop the question, or as soon as you say, “Yes.” Rose-tinted visions of what the future will be like as you [...]
By Marcia Deah Anybody who says “relationships should not be hard” is inexperienced at having true and meaningful relationships. While relationships can be hard, they have many impressive benefits. Having people in your life that you can lean on and count on is a super underrated blessing that people [...]
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