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Unwrapping the Gift of Sex
Soon-to-be brides have a lot of advice and examples that form their ideas of what marriage will be like. However, many find that sex doesn’t meet their expectations. For those who want to switch from disappointing or frustrating sex in their marriage to having “no more headaches,” this article is a must-read.
by Joanna Young
Jul 2009
The Pocket Guide to Getting Dumped
Are you adequately prepared for a possible break-up when you start dating? Here’s an important guide for how to handle such heart-breaking situations.
by Beth Parent
Jul 2009
Navigating the Online Dating Pool
Is the fact that you and your potential match have different interests a good reason to pass on pursuing a relationship? What about plans for kids? Here’s a guide for criteria to consider when looking for your soul mate through an online dating site.
by Beth Parent
Jun 2009
Love in a Hurry
Is there anything wrong with someone trying to force a romantic relationship instead of letting it develop naturally?
by Gina Warren
Jun 2009
Simple Ways to Improve Your Online Dating Profile
First impressions mean a lot in the online dating world. Here are some valuable tips on how to present yourself in the best way.
by Beth Parent
May 2009
Can’t Please Your Man?
“I’m not good enough.” “I can never do anything right.” “I can’t please him, no matter what I do.” Learning to release these kinds of unhealthy thoughts is crucial. Here are some tips on changing thought patterns that cause women to accept lies about themselves.
by Birdie Courtright
May 2009
Three Men and a Communication Problem
Are you having communication problems with your wife or girlfriend? Can’t figure out why she gets frustrated and doesn’t understand you? Here’s what three men learned about solving this challenge in their relationships.
by Randy Waters
May 2009
Rebound Dating
Many people believe that dating someone who’s “on the rebound” from a freshly exited dating relationship or marriage or the recent death of a spouse is a bad idea and like dating the “walking wounded.” But how should Christians approach such relationships?
by Beth Parent
Apr 2009
Avoiding Emotional Adultery
When husbands or wives feel their spouses no longer meet their emotional needs, they often turn to someone who does. Though they rationalize they’re doing nothing wrong, “emotional adultery” often leads to divorce. Here are the red flags of emotional separateness and tips for restoring the marriage.
by MaryAnn Diorio
Apr 2009
Supporting a Spouse in Following God’s Calling
When God opens the door and presents a clear calling for a husband or wife to enter into a ministry for the Lord, how can the spouse be supportive even in situations where the ministry will lead to a significant loss of income?
by Michelle Hensley
Apr 2009
Girls’ Guide to Guys
Valuable insights from men about six things they wish women understood about men.
by Beth Parent
Mar 2009
Listening Between the Lines
By asking the right questions when communicating with your potential matches at a dating website, you can discover valuable information that goes beyond the actual answer.
by Susan Nott
Mar 2009
Conquering Jealousy in Marriage
Eight proven tips for overcoming those tormenting feelings of jealousy.
by MaryAnn Diorio
Mar 2009
Guys’ Guide to Girls
What do women want in men? What do women think men ought to know about them?
by Beth Parent
Feb 2009
First Date
The story of what happened when a couple who met online went on their first in-person date.
by Susan Nott
Feb 2009
Dating on a Budget
Dating your spouse helps keep the fun and enjoyment in marriage. Here’s how to date even though the economics are tough.
by Michelle Hensley
Feb 2009
Lessons in Love: The Impact of Past Orientation in Dating
Viewing people through feelings from past experiences creates a faulty platform for healthy relationships.
by Shawn Daniel
Mar 2008
Eliminating Battle Zones: How to Succeed Through Marital Conflict
Have you and your spouse moved beyond being lovebirds and found that you now live in a battle zone?
by Birdie Courtright
Mar 2008
Don’t Believe Everything You See in the Movies
What happens if you develop romantic feelings for your good friend of the opposite sex but those feelings are not returned?
by Beth Parent
Mar 2008
Telling your Children about Your Decision to Date or Remarry
Is there a way to avoid your children feeling that the new love interest in your life is a threat to them?
by Michelle Hensley
Mar 2008
When the Honeymoon is Over
Sharing closets and chores, entertaining in-laws … how newlyweds should start functioning in the real world
by Michelle Hensley
Feb 2008
Roses are Red, and Single Girls Blue
Advice for women who think of Valentine’s Day as “Singles Awareness Day”
by Beth Parent
Feb 2008
Protecting the Value of a Romantic Relationship
How to create an environment in which a love relationship can survive and thrive
by Roy Sassaman
Feb 2008
Marrying Mr. or Miss Right
How to ensure you’ve found your dream mate God intends for you, instead of a nightmare marriage
by Randy Welch
Feb 2008
Compatibility in Dating
Should incompatibility in certain areas mean an end to the relationship?
by Angela Dion
Feb 2008
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
The trauma of a romantic relationship breaking up is difficult at any age. How can we ease the pain for those suffering from a break-up?
by Kimberly Ripley
Jan 2008
Care Packages, Pseudonyms and Bears (Oh My!)
Maintaining romance in a long-distance relationship is not easy, yet it offers some unique benefits. Several couples share their experience and insight into how to make it work.
by Beth Parent
Jan 2008
Recognizing a Controlling Person
by MaryAnn Diorio
Dec 2007
Gifting Guidelines for Holiday Honeys
by Beth Parent
Dec 2007
Six Secrets to a Successful Marriage
Three couples happily married for more than 50 years share tips for happiness
by Michelle Hensley
Nov 2007
Two Plus Three Equals Trouble
On the brink of divorce, a couple learns a simple remedy from the Bible
by Roy Sassaman
Nov 2007
I’ve Got Something to Tell You
Struggling with when and how to reveal troubling information to someone you’re dating?
by Joanna Young
Nov 2007
Columns
 
The Key to the Meaning of Words
Totally Teen Talk
The Key to the Meaning of Words
Some things are not all that they appear to be, and that’s often the case with words we speak.
The Brain Chemistry of Sex
The Brain Chemistry of Sex
Neurochemical changes happen in the brain when we have sex, and it impacts people who engage in sex outside of marriage.
Abandoned to God – Pastor Brent Brooks
Pastors’ Perspectives
Abandoned to God – Pastor Brent Brooks
Brent Brooks, pastor of Reno Christian Fellowship, shares insights on why Christians suffer, when we get the desires of our heart, patriotism, church planting and more.
Right vs. Left
My Way vs. Your Way
Right vs. Left
Would you rather have a work or romantic relationship with someone with right-brain thinking or left-brain thinking?