At first I was slightly offended. As my brother-in-law pointed to a couple all cozy and enveloped in the ocean waves, he made a joke about it being reminiscent of my husband, Steve, and me. I wasn’t sure how to take it – either being flattered or offended. Perhaps it was because Steve and I…
It was only going to be for a few days, but I was dreading the moment I had to give my final hug and kiss to him. Goodbyes are not my strong point in general, but it is especially hard saying goodbye to my husband. He is my best friend and partner. Part of the…
My first date was in a foreign country. Mecco was tall (well, taller than me), dark, and handsome, and he spoke about eleven words of English. It was just an informal date; I was working with a ministry team in the Dominican Republic leading Vacation Bible School, and to celebrate the end of our time…
Many have been there. A relationship that, at first, seemed good deteriorates into a boatload of pain when one deeply injures the other with emotionally (or even morally) indefensible behavior. Sometimes, it involves damaging words spewed out in the heat of battle. At other times, repeated actions inescapably wound the heart. Often, it is only…
I am a recovering compulsive people-pleaser. I found out very early on in my engagement that making everyone happy is not only exhausting, it’s impossible. The engagement period is rife with the tension that comes from a messy, awkward transfer of family loyalty. Because before you are married, your parents and siblings are your core…
