Early on in our marriage I asked friends and family, newlyweds and those married for decades what their best marriage advice was. Answers ranged to a degree, but there was a common theme. Then, this past week I asked readers on my blog, True Agape, what was the key to a happy marriage. In both…
In order to have healthy communication, open and honest transparency is necessary. You must walk your talk—your behavior, your facial expressions, and the tone of your voice must match what you say. “You’re right” can mean you are mad, sad, happy, afraid, humble, proud—depending on the way you say it and your body language. “When…
Recently I was out to lunch with my dear friend, Laura. As we were sipping on our iced tea and enjoying our sandwiches, I asked about her weekend. Her face dropped into her hands and all I could see was a small smile popping out. “It’s kind of embarrassing,” she said quietly, “but I’ll tell…
My husband and I recently made a cross-country move. We traveled caravan style, him leading the way in a U-Haul truck while I followed in my car. I anticipated a pretty easy drive. After weeks of packing and good-byes, I was ready to cruise to a loud radio and let the miles tick past my…
I looked down at my wedding ring the other day. I studied it thoughtfully and thought about how often, after 19 years of marriage, that I ignore its presence on my hand. There was a time, right after I became engaged, that I couldn’t stop looking at my ring. I’d lift my hand up, and…
