Set during World War II, the movie Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story (don’t judge me; I simply cannot get enough of these stories) follows Anne as she travels to France, a volunteer for the Red Cross, on a search for her lost soldier husband, Gill. Her catalyst—A packet of returned letters she had written to…
I’ve often watched my parents, of over 30 years, interact with each other as if they were still dating. Their whispers, knowing smiles passed between each other, stolen kisses and my father’s gaze on my mother—as if it was the first time he’d ever laid eyes on her—eventually peaked my curiosity. I asked my mother…
Answer (Dr. Gary Chapman): In today’s culture, often couples who are engaged find themselves geographically separated from each other for a long periods of time before they get married. Actually, this was true in my own marriage because my wife and I were attending different colleges. Our relationship was long distance for two years. And that’s…
She should just know what I like without having to ask…” “I shouldn’t have to tell her what hurts, that’s not what guys do….” “I’ve already told him a thousand times. I’m not telling him again.” These are statements that I hear from men and women that describe their frustration with being in an…
My husband knows what it means to prepare. As a soldier in the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery, his days are filled with rehearsals. Every funeral, retirement or diplomatic ceremony requires precision. No matter how many similar events his company has accomplished, he will take them through the paces again and again every time….
