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Self Esteem- A Balanced View

Yesterday we looked at how important it is to build up and encourage our marriage partner. It is also important we have a realistic view of ourselves. Yes, Romans 12:3 says each of us should not‘think more highly of himself than he ought to think.’ Of course this verse applies to women as well. Every woman should not think more highly of herself than she ought to think ‘but to think so as to have sound judgment.’ That also means not doing the opposite and putting ourselves down and feeling inadequate or inferior. We all have a habit of comparing … Continue reading →

Being Married to a Manager

Photo by Rachel Crews Wayne’s used to managing people at work. Sometimes he forgets to leave that side of himself behind when he comes home, though. As I wrote about in When My Husband’s Stressed, I’m in charge of things around the house. (Okay, maybe not everything, but quite a few.) That’s why I take great offense when he tries to manage me. Take our impending move for instance. He’s very methodical. He wants a list and an update every morning of what’s on my agenda and where we stand with getting things done to get the house on the … Continue reading →

We’re All Aliens to One Another

John Gray’s series about Women Are From Venus and Men Are From Mars are intensely popular and has made the New York Times best sellers list plenty of time, but the truth is – whether men and women are from Mars, Venus, Jupiter or beyond the solar system as we know it – we’re all aliens to one another. We are all products of our individual cultures. Consider for a moment, that when someone is born in the Southern United States and they meet someone from the Northwestern Portion of the United States – there are many cultural differences between … Continue reading →

Is it too Late to Give Thanks for my Husband?

I guess there’s never a bad time to give thanks. I’ve mentioned my husband and how grateful I am to be married to him in other articles, and I added him to Thanksgiving articles in which I discussed whom and what I’m most thankful for. However, I really think he deserves a page of his own. I am a person of faith, and I thank God every day for this man He sent to share my life. I don’t know how anyone could know me better than my husband does. It’s almost eerie how he seems to know me, sometimes … Continue reading →

Is Your Marriage Making You Fat?

Your marriage is not making you fat. However, circumstances within your marriage can lead to weight gain. Cooking for your spouse and perhaps other family members can tempt you to eat more. You taste things as you cook, you want to eat the food you spent time and trouble to prepare, and it’s just easier to eat more when delicious aromas are floating through the air. It may also be more tempting to eat those comfort foods we all enjoy so much. As you cook your Mom’s or his or her mom’s favorite recipes, it just feels good. All that … Continue reading →

Playing Off Each Others Strengths, Part 2

We already discussed the introvert/extrovert couple, in Playing Off Each Other’s Strengths, Part I, so let’s move on to the serious/playful couple. One spouse tends to be conservative (in general, not necessarily politically), while the other spouse may be a bit more unconventional. One may be ruled by lists and routines and may be very businesslike, while the other is generally free spirited and very open. One may be seen as strict and predictable while the other may be viewed as ultra-lenient and unpredictable. When viewed in completely negative terms, the free spirited spouse may find his or her mate … Continue reading →

Playing Off Each Other’s Strengths, Part I

The great thing about marrying someone whose personality is the opposite of your own is that the two of you can play off each other’s strengths. You each complement the other’s strong points, and often strengthen each other’s weaknesses. You can both learn something from the other person. We will discuss different types of opposite couples over time and you may find similarities to your own relationship. The first couple is the introvert/extrovert pair. While either half of this couple may see his or her own personality as positive and the other as negative, both descriptions apply to each personality. … Continue reading →

The Seven Intelligences: What Kind of Learner is Your Child?

Children learn in a variety of ways. This is why the traditional method of education, where a teacher lectures children as they sit facing her in rows, is often woefully inadequate. Once we discover the specific intellectual strengths our children have, we can help provide them with new, stimulating experiences that will inspire them to learn in their own ways. The Seven Intelligences There are seven different types of intelligence, as described by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner in his book, Frames of Mind. According to Gardner, we know that every child has a bit of each in different proportions. As … Continue reading →