Photo Inspiration: You May Now Kiss the Bride
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Letter to a Future Husband
Preparing for marriage begins long before the proposal. I glimpsed this recently when I had the opportunity to offer words to a thirteen-year-old during a rite of passage ceremony. While the boy currently cares more for World of Warcraft, burps and farts, and squirrel impersonations, his father wisely knew that this would be a moment…
Working With Past Hurts
Emotional hurts from past relationships can affect needs more than we realize. “Because I had an unfaithful husband, I have a great need to know that Rick will be faithful,” Linda admits. “So when I get insecure, we talk about my fears, and he’ll reassure me.” “Linda always wants to talk things through,” Rick says….
Parenting Expectations in ReMarriage
The parenting factor is always interesting, and usually challenging, in blending a family and in remarriage life. And if one of you doesn’t have children, this may be extra challenging, especially if you’re a woman. As a new bride, you’ll be instantly sharing your husband with his children, and you may experience feelings of resentment,…
Touch: The Gift Few Understand
Some of you might remember those sweet times when your mother would caress you when you felt badly or gave you a back rub when you were sick in bed. Perhaps, you were a young boy starting your season in track and field, and you were sore from practice, when your dad would massage your…