Category: relationships

Money and marriage

August 6, 2009 | 2 comments

I’ve heard it many times from different people over the last few months, “A shortage of money in the household is causing strain and stress in my marriage.” According to some polls, disagreements over how to manage money is the

Paul’s view on marriage

July 16, 2009 | 6 comments

The Christian Science Bible Lesson has a section on marriage this week and the protection it provides for sexual relations. I found a translation of Paul’s words in “The Message,” especially helpful in understanding his thoughts. I think the passage

What makes spouses compatible?

May 27, 2009 | 2 comments

Have you ever met a couple for the first time and found the husband and wife to be opposite in so many ways, that you wondered how they could ever stay happily married? I have, and I’ve learned much from

Understanding the opposite sex

March 15, 2009 | 5 comments

Have you seen the Broadway production, “Defending the Caveman?” Kathy and I went to see the show last night here in town, and I haven’t laughed so hard in one sitting in a long time. I was concerned that the

Protect marriage from stress over finances

February 17, 2009 | 2 comments

I read an article in the newspaper this morning about marriages falling apart over strains on family budgets. From studies I’ve read in the past, turmoil between spouses over finances is a leading cause of divorce. So, what should a