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Stonewalling: The Fourth Horseman

Stonewalling: The Fourth Horseman

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...
Criticism: The First Horseman

Criticism: The First Horseman

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...
Expectations and Resentments

Expectations and Resentments

by Michelle C. Martin | Sep 19, 2023 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Society

“Uncommunicated expectations become premeditated resentments.” ~ Neil Strauss Do we have expectations in our marriages?  I am never more angry with my husband than when he fails to read my mind. Why can’t he just know what I need and want and do it perfectly? Doesn’t...
Conflict in Marriage is Inevitable:  Take Your Time

Conflict in Marriage is Inevitable: Take Your Time

by Michelle C. Martin | Jul 26, 2023 | Family Life, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Society

Conflict is Inevitable: Conflict will arise in marriage.  Do not rush through the conflict, just to avoid it! “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” James 1:19. These are wise...
The Duty to be Happy

The Duty to be Happy

by Elizabeth Sala | Oct 14, 2022 | Family Life, Health, Marriage, Society, Spirituality

“No duty is so underrated as the duty to be happy.” -my mom’s fridge   Can you imagine waking up every morning happy? I will tell you, the only mornings I wake up happy are Saturdays. These are the only days that I wake up to a pure, unadulterated weekend, full...

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