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 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 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...
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...
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...
