An ill child, a bankruptcy and a parent’s death put pressure on Erik and Kelley Shamblin’s marriage. An affair made things worse. With the help of intensive counseling, the couple is making it.
Conflict Resolution
In blended families, conflicts often run deeper than the surface issues. Letting go of the past and establishing trust through open communication is vital to building a healthy marriage and family.
I like garage sales in general. I mean, why put your garbage in Hefty bags when you can sell it? The problem is, the stuff my wife wants to get rid of is not garbage — it’s my collection of treasures.
By building a good relationship with your husband’s mom, you can show your husband that you love him. Here are some ways you can reach out to your mother-in-law and create a peaceful family bond.
Marriage conflict often involves more than simply an issue over which the couple disagrees. How the couple interacts and the negative feelings experienced by each person also affect communication.
Discipline that seeks to build God-honoring identity leads to God-honoring behavior — find out what that means.
Most couples in a second marriage could use some expert help right from the start. Counseling provides guidance and the kind of insight that’s often difficult to muster on your own.
Parents can and should try to safeguard their children from the influence of the world, but when the “world” is the other household, parents face a difficult challenge.
Get over your need for your step kids to like you.
One couple learned to restore the joy in their relationship with a visit to the National Institute of Marriage.