Do Spiritual Couples Have Better Sex? The Research Might Surprise You
If you only watched popular media, you might assume that Christian couples are uncomfortable talking about sex. You could even come away believing that wanting to improve your marital sex life is somehow frowned upon. The truth is almost the opposite. Healthy spirituality and healthy sexuality have more in common…
Declare Independence From this Marriage Habit
This weekend is Independence Day. A day filled with fireworks, family gatherings, apple pie, and at least one person who is way too confident around a grill. It’s also a day that celebrates freedom, which got me thinking… What if this year you declared independence from one habit that’s hurting…
Let It Go
Everywhere you look, there’s conflict and strife in the world, near and abroad. Whether it’s a disagreement with your spouse or deep-seated resentment towards a friend or colleague, unresolved conflict damages your relationships and your health, too. According to an article published on the Hopkins Medicine website, “Studies have found…
Breaking Your Chains: The Power Of Releasing Your Past
The wounds of the past can mar and scar the joys of the present if you’re not careful. Betrayal, emotional or physical infidelity, broken promises, failure, loss, divorce, and harsh words, to name a few, can all take their toll. How often do people bring baggage from the past into their…
Do These Five Things For A Happier Marriage
“In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine”. Maya Angelou. That’s what it feels like to be in a perfect relationship. There’s no such thing as a perfect relationship because it’s impossible for two imperfect people…
Be Thankful You Can Let It Go
Regret chains you to your past and throws a wet blanket on your future. If you’re tired of being a prisoner to your mistakes, could’ves, and should’ves, then let go of your regrets this Thanksgiving. It’s harder than it sounds but easier than you think. Here are five ways…
5 Reasons Why You Should Forgive Yourself
It’s hard to forgive ourselves, especially if we’ve hurt someone we love deeply or feel we were the cause behind a painful situation or outcome. But withholding forgiveness only makes things worse and harms our emotional, physical, and mental health. According to therapists, we will experience these five wonderful benefits…
10 Benefits of Forgiveness
There are over three hundred million Google searches on “forgiveness.” We’ve all hurt someone and been hurt. Everyone needs forgiveness. According to Mayo Clinic, “Forgiveness means different things to different people. Generally, however, it involves a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge.” Letting go of resentment and…
Give Yourself The Gift Of Finally Letting Regret Go This Christmas
Are you tired of being a prisoner of your past? Sick of wallowing in maybes, or would’ve, could’ve, should’ve? For the sake of your happiness and the well-being of your closest relationships, especially the one with your romantic partner, give yourself the gift of a fresh start this Christmas. Use…
Thankful for Forgiveness
Forgiveness isn’t just something you do for other people; it’s something you can do for yourself. Forgiveness allows you to release the anger and frustration that comes with being hurt. Even when you forgive someone, they might be unaware of the problems they created or the hurt they caused. Why…