Before you divorce….
Film star Zsa Zsa Gabor, said that 9 marriages had taught her a great deal about housekeeping. She said, “Every time I get divorced I keep the house.” Her comment […]
Complaint v Criticism
We are always likely to have various complaints about the person we are married to. When we live in the same house, sleep in the same bed, and live out […]
Make your differences work for you
The things that draw us together when dating and getting to know each other are often the very things that cause conflicts a few years into marriage. How can we […]
Five things I wish I’d known before marriage
We’re currently making some changes to FamilyLife’s Preparing for Marriage workbook, which is an awesome resource for couples contemplating marriage. This project has caused me to ask myself, how equipped […]
Three qualities for singles to look for in a partner – well 4 really!
It’s hard to believe I was in Bangkok last week attending a course “Mastery Coaching Certificate”. It was fantastic. Not only was the teaching, content, facilitation, and interaction brilliant but […]
How to have a successful home game
Rugby season is upon us Just yesterday Whittaker’s Chocolate launched their new limited edition blocks to support the All Blacks. The flavour of ‘Home’ is flat white and ‘Away’ is […]
Viva la difference!
Do you remember your dating days? Can you recall how you felt about your partner when you first started going out together regularly? I can – it was incredible. I […]
Marriage advice to my daughter
The beauty of young love. We’ve just experienced one of those big life moments and enjoyed a memorable weekend. Our daughter Olivia got engaged to a fine young man Asher […]
Becoming a master in my marriage
John Gottman, author of the best selling book, “Seven principles of a great marriage” released a dvd a few years ago called “Making marriage work”. On the dvd he talks […]
Thankfulness is an antidote
My husband Andy, late Director of FamilyLife, was welcomed home to heaven in 2018. A lifetime of health challenges Andy had a lifetime of health challenges which included 27 years […]
