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The Marriage Blog Week in Review for July 21-27

Perhaps you were too occupied with summertime fun to do much web surfing last week. If so, here’s your Week in Review, which details all the articles Lyn and I covered while you were busy having fun. Monday, July 21 I pondered the curious case of sister-wives. (Also sometimes known as plural wives.) Tuesday, July 22 Did he forget to do the dishes? If so, Lyn suggests giving him a break and urges you to remember he is only human after all. I wrote about the older couple at church who caught Wayne and I’s eye. A marriage with benefits … Continue reading →

Tips For “Thinkers” and “Feelers”

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Recently I have discussed how in many cases opposites attract during courtship but face troubles with their differences in marriage. So far the opposite types studied have been in decision making. Some people make decisions based on their heart and gut feelings. Other people make decisions based on logic and reasoning. In past articles I have talked about why these two types of people possibly were attracted to one another in the beginning and why they face troubles in marriage. I also offered some tips on how a “thinker” can better relate to a “feeler”. Those tips are continued below. … Continue reading →

How Does Your Temperament Impact on Your Marriage?

In a recent comment pastfirst said that cultural background can affect a marriage. So can your temperament. So can that of your spouse. If you are an optimist and he is a pessimist that will affect the way you look at situations. It may not necessarily be for the worst. Sometimes it is good to have that balance. I’m like Nellie out of ‘South Pacific,’ I’m the ‘cockeyed optimist’ in our marriage, which can lead to problems. Such a person is not careful that sometimes unrealistic and too optimistic expectations can lead to disappointment if things don’t turn out as … Continue reading →

Do You Compliment Each Other?

I’m not talking about giving each other compliments. I’m talking about how you fit together. Yesterday I wrote about how Wayne and I are opposites, but not. Today I’m going to consider another side of the opposite’s coin. Ying and Yang Those familiar with Chinese philosophy know that ying and yang are opposite, but complementary, forces. I liked a few of the phrases in Wikipedia about ying and yang: “unity of opposites” and “two opposing and, at the same time, complementary (completing) aspects of any one phenomenon.” Completing… Now there’s a concept begging to be dwelled upon. “You Complete Me” … Continue reading →

Differences in Decision Making

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Previously I had discussed how some dating couples who attract due to their differences find themselves rebelling due to them when married. Personality differences in marriage can cause some unique decision making for couples. On one end of the personality spectrum there are mates who tend to make decisions from their gut. They go with their feelings and their heart. On the other end are the mates who prefer to make logical decisions. They think things through and ignore their feelings if they go against what their head tells them is right. This difference can often lead to heated discussions … Continue reading →