By Marisol Lucio Why did I choose this topic? Though I am not currently married, nor have I ever been, I felt drawn to write on this subject considering that it hits very close to home – with my mom. Continue Reading →
As a counselor, I have worked with many couples in my 28 years in this ministry. One thing I have learned that is the source of many conflicts between them is the mistaken idea of what they believe love means. Continue Reading →
The Classic Problem: Julie and Tony have been having many arguments concerning the children. Julie insists that Tony must spend more time with the children. Tony argues that he spends as much time with them as he is able, seeing Continue Reading →
Conflict is best resolved when two persons are able to communicate their separate concerns and together are able to reach compromises which work in the favor of the relationship. The question is, “Do I want to win, or do I Continue Reading →
Introduction The purpose of this course is to acquaint the counselor with the tools used in pre-marital counseling. This course is intended to be used as a stepping stone to knowledge, not an all-inclusive/comprehensive reference. In counseling couples before marriage, Continue Reading →
The Goal: Your goal is to solve problems, eliminate circumstances which may lead to problems, and to avoid future problems where you can. Follow the process the way it is intended. Do not jump to a step further along without Continue Reading →
Before we were saved, my wife and I lived in a marriage full of troubles. Besides having no healthy rules for our marriage, we also had not healthy guidance for our home. Since our salvation, she and I have come Continue Reading →
I say YES! My wife and I married shortly after we met. We didn’t know what we were doing. We just knew we wanted to get married, so we did. Our first six years were miserable. We were separated the Continue Reading →