by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 8, 2023 | Marriage, Marriage Prep, Society
Contempt is verbal abuse that indicates our partner is inferior to us. Earlier this week we talked about the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse. This is the term for the four toxic behaviors that often lead to divorce. While criticism attacks our partner’s character,...
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 Tara Brooke | Jul 17, 2023 | Family Life, Parenting, Prayer, Society
Those Pesky Expectations: Almost three years ago I wrote an article about “unmet expectations.” https://agapecatholicministries.info/family-life/unmet-expectations/ This topic continues to be just as relevant today! As I continue to work with engaged couples,...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jul 6, 2023 | Family Life, Marriage, Parenting
Respecting My Spouse: Am I respecting my spouse? My husband is very passionate about recycling. It’s honestly a very small environmental contribution. We save our plastics, aluminum, and cardboard and take them to the recycling center once a month rather than throw...
by Michelle C. Martin | May 24, 2023 | Health, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Society
Who Needs Counseling? Is counseling just for couples who are fighting, like the couple in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days? I recently watched this movie with a group of friends. If you’ve never seen it, it’s about a journalist who is writing an article about all the...
