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Facing feelings hurt too much. There is so much pain in the world. Without a supportive community, it’s near impossible to grow. We need others, and others hurt. Through others, we can heal as well.  Thoughts stuck in the head reoccur whenever it’s difficult to face them. We need others…

Why do you desire to get married?  Couples answers vary but a few are: “She is the best thing that has ever happened to me.” Or, the classic answer, “We are in love.”  There are many other positive responses to that question. But, how much thought has gone into the…

Ok. Let’s be honest.  Once the bubble has burst during engagement or within the first two years of marriage, frustrations set in. Most partners try really hard not to become angry and annoyed with their significant other. After bargaining with oneself for quite some time, the damn cracks and cracks…

A Boundary in marriage is something that indicates a limit or extent of relating and being. Marital vows set the tone for whether boundaries will be upheld, respected, or carried out.  Those promises shared before the other expose the intent of the heart to do good towards the other, have…

The” best couples” have conflict in marriage. Whenever it arises, there is not a neat set of rules that will help cool the conflict when the tensions are high. In fact, it may escalate all the more. This is scary!  In a heated moment, couples have wrestled with some of…

A fight is an argument! To argue means to exchange or express diverging or opposite views, typically in a heated or angry way.  Therefore, couples take a moment to read through these 7 tips together so that your fighting is with guidance as you remember your core covenantal foundation: commitment,…

Compromise is a word that means “with promise”. A dispute is settled with a promise that both sides agree are mutually beneficial. An impasse is an inability to come to a compromise. Many marriages end due to irreconcilable differences. Trust is lost. Hope has deteriorated. Commitment is non-existent. There are…

In today’s society, marriages face the war on three fronts: Disconnection means that the signaliing from one person to the next is breaking down. The easiest communication signaled is to seek understanding. One would think that all you have to do is open your month. This is not always the…

In a world filled with turmoil, detainment, war, and strife, ANGER is felt, seen, and heard. From personal undertones to big megaphones, the tension is in the air.  WHY IS THIS TRUE? Anger is often a reaction to perceived threats, frustrations, or injustices. It can arise with feeling mistreated, wronged,…

Marital Bonding in Washington DC Marriage is a union built on love, trust, and commitment, but it’s also a partnership that requires effort and understanding to thrive. Over time, challenges such as communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, and life stressors can strain even the strongest of relationships. This is where marriage…