Gaslighting Tactics – 7 Examples of Manipulation in Relationships to Take Seriously
We’re about halfway through a series talking about what it means to communicate God’s way in our relationships. In our last post we talked about some of the most common examples of manipulation in relationships that mess this up. We acknowledged that we all sometimes choose to play games rather than speak plainly and honestly, […]
Manipulation in Communication – 5 Common Manipulation Tactics to Avoid
Manipulation in communication is a HUGE problem in modern relationships. We can’t adequately cover the topic of communication in this series without addressing it. But I believe there are two categories of manipulation we need to address here, and for that reason we’re splitting this topic up into two posts. The reality is, I doubt a single […]
What Should I Do About His Porn Problem? 8 “First Steps” for Wives
Here you are, you’ve found yourself in that terrible place which has become a reality for countless wives across the world. You’ve discovered his porn problem. Maybe you’ve known for a while that he looked here and there, or that he “struggled,” but you’ve finally come to recognize that this is no small issue. He’s […]
The negative Effects of Assumptions and Presumptions
We all know what happens when you assume, right? Let’s just say it’s asinine, and leave it at that. Which is why this week in our Communicating God’s Way series we’re talking all about the negative effects of assumptions and presumptions in our conversations. It’s time to learn a better way to communicate! Just in […]
A Time to Mourn – The Importance of Grieving an Intimate Betrayal
Sadness, grief, deep sorrow; these are things that make us uncomfortable. In times of loss, we’re quick to call for healing both in ourselves and in others because we don’t want to deal with the painful emotions involved in the stages of grief. But the reality is, when we’ve suffered a loss (whether as a […]
Learn to Listen – Essential Communication Skills
We’re learning to communicate God’s way as we work our way through a series designed to develop essential communication skills that align with what the Bible says on the issue. Today we’re going to learn to listen. Really listen. Not just to each other, but to God as well. Honestly, if we could all master […]
Practice Humility – How to Get Rid of The Log In Your Eye
We’re working our way through a series on communicating God’s way in our marriages. But before we can get into specific communication principles, we need to prepare our hearts. It’s essential that our intentions as we proceed be in line with those of our Heavenly Father. This begins when we learn to practice humility with […]
What Surviving Betrayal Taught Me – 6 Steps to Implement Practical Self-Care
Around here, we’re interested in two things when it comes to just about any topic: What does the Bible says on the issue, and how we can practically apply that within our day-to-day lives. Surviving betrayal taught me that the world has a whole lot to say on the topic of self-care, but not much […]
Triggered: 5 Practical Steps for Overcoming Trauma Reminders
Being “triggered” is a very real, very natural, and very agonizing aspect of overcoming trauma, including betrayal trauma. The term refers to the moments when we are very suddenly and unexpectedly reminded of our pain and upheaval in a way that propels us back into the crippling state of shock experienced at the onset of the traumatic experience. Most of us didn’t […]
What Does the Bible Say About Communication in Relationships?
Terrible communication is likely one of the most common roadblocks to healing in broken marriages. So today we’re starting a series to answer the question, what does the Bible say about communication in relationships? Because we don’t want to spend another day doing things our way. It’s time to start doing it God’s way! So […]