by Stephanie Barker | May 30, 2024 | Family Life, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Society
Catholic Motherhood: A Journey of Faith and Resilience I often find myself facing numerous challenges that test my faith, resilience, and commitment to my spiritual belief. From the daily demands to difficulties of nurturing my children, I navigate a path loaded with...
by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 16, 2023 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Society
Stonewalling is a complete shut down during conflict, giving no hope of dialogue or intimacy. The fourth horseman of the apocalypse is called stonewalling. When partners criticize one another, hold each other in contempt, and behave defensively, it causes a...
by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 13, 2023 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Society
Defensiveness is refusing to accept responsibility for one’s actions in a way that escalates the conflict. Last week we talked about the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. (The first can be found...
by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 6, 2023 | Family Life, Marriage Prep, Parenting, Society
Criticism is a way of attacking our partner’s character instead of addressing specific issues. Relationship therapist John Gottman has worked with married couples for decades to discover the best behavioral indications of impending divorce. He refers to four...
by Ron Kaufmann | Apr 25, 2017 | Marriage Prep, Questions
Dear Ron, My boyfriend and I are in our late twenties, have been dating for almost a year, and are seriously considering becoming engaged. He has many wonderful qualities, including being reliable, a hard worker, very affectionate, and always willing to talk about...
