Have you ever been frustrated with your husband’s response when you air out your grievance? You wanted to talk about an issue in your relationship, resolve a conflict, and be heard because you were hurt. But to your utter dismay, you’d get nothing. In some instances you noticed some reactions from him whenever you attempt to […]
Marriage Care
Deepen your Intimacy: 5 Levels of Intimate Communication
Why do some marriages thrive and why do others just merely survive? One answer could be on the communication levels with which married couples would consistently communicate with each other. A John Powell, the author of the book Why I am Afraid to Tell You Who I Am, discussed the 5 levels of intimate communication. […]
How to Deal with Unsolvable Marital Problems
She wants to save for the future; he wants to spend to enjoy himself. She wants her home tidy and orderly; he wants to be carefree about his things. She wants to pursue further study; he wants to partner with her in the business. These are just some opposing life goals and dreams among couples, […]
Love Map: Know your partner inside out
Before I begin this post, let me first ask you a few questions about how well you know your husband. What are your husband’s painful and happy childhood memories? What are the things that make him happy or stressed right now? What are his dreams and aspirations for the future? The first question is about […]
Making Love: Spontaneous or Scheduled
During a group date with my two wife friends (together with our husbands with a conversation of their own), one of our topics has drifted to our sex lives. Let’s call my friends Abby and Liz, not their real names, but close to it I guess. I found out that Abby and I prefer a […]
“If I am upset, let me be upset.”
Just this past Thursday, I lashed out at hubby because of some project with our organization that he hasn’t settled yet. I have been reminding him for the past months to finish it, but nothing’s progressing since the last time he attended to it. And since I’m the wife, it’s me whom the leaders keep […]