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Overcoming Hurtful Words — Interview with Janell Rardon

Lizzy Christian
Articles, Conflict, Dating, Emotions, Engaged, Expectations, For Her, For Him, Interviews, Issues, Married, Practical, Relationship, Relationships
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In Janell Rardon’s book, Overcoming Hurtful Words, she challenges readers to “reflect, reframe, and reauthor” their thinking to thrive in all areas of life. Focusing on the foundational importance of communication in marriage, I asked Janell, a Board Certified Life Coach, about the power of words in marriage, finding hope in trying times, and where…

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“Always” & “Never”: Finding Helpful Words in Your Relationship

Ana Nichols
Articles, Dating, Engaged, Faith, For Her, For Him, General
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Always and never. These two words are the reason for so many of our conversations escalating into arguments, calm demeanors changing into defensiveness, and resentment and discouragement brewing in our own and our spouse’s hearts. We use the words like knives and they never de-escalate the situation. They always amp it up. When they’re said…

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Is Texting Killing Our Relationships?

Tarah Avery
Articles, Dating, For Her, For Him, Health & Fitness, Married, Relationships, Single
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We are more connected than ever today in our technological society. Think of how technology has given us the ability to connect with so many people. Forget pen and paper; in fact, forget email! Jump on Facebook and send a little message. Forget calling someone – send them a text while you’re at work. We are connecting with…

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Before “I Do”: My Marriage Checklist

Prescott Williamson
Articles, Dating, Engaged, Faith, For Her, For Him, General, Relationships, Single
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At one point in our marriage, my wife needed a break. She instructed me to take my daughter with me to the grocery store, purchase items from the list she provided and to return home. I was ready. I had my snacks, my kids bop playlist, and my checklist. I was focused on this list…

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5 Ways to Support Your Grieving Spouse

Kate Motaung
Articles, Dating, Engaged, Faith, For Her, For Him, Health & Fitness, Issues, Married, Relationships
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Before my husband and I even got engaged, my mom was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 50. Over the next nine years, she would undergo multiple surgeries and strains of treatment, including chemotherapy and radiation. It was an emotional rollercoaster, waiting for test results and wondering whether the latest attempts would be effective….