midlife marriage


Build a friendship big enough for an empty nest

Written by Todd Foley

When David and Claudia Arp’s youngest child moved out and started university, they came home unsure of their identity as a married couple. Where did the years go, and what were they to do with this empty nest?

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Marriage + finances: Buying a house

Question: My spouse and I have started talking about the possibility of buying a house. We both agree that we want to own our own home – eventually – but we’re not on the same page when it comes to the practical logistics of achieving the goal. Can you provide us with any guidance in this area?

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Spring-cleaning your relationship

Written by Joshua Duvauchelle

Ah, spring: the season of new life, regeneration and . . . cleaning? Last year, 60 per cent of North American adults said they take part in the annual spring cleaning ritual that leaves their homes nice and tidy. This year, make spring cleaning about more than just wiping out the kitchen cupboards.

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Marriage first

Written by Kathleen Kohler

Tears streamed down my cheeks as I drove to work. My mind replayed the angry exchange with my husband from the night before. “Why did you do that?” Loren asked. “We weren’t going to give him any more money.”

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An unlikely example

Written by Deb Kalmbach

I kept my emotions under control until Jen, our son Jeremy’s radiant bride, walked down the aisle. When I saw her, I couldn’t contain the tears. Our son had found a godly wife, and they had purposefully chosen God’s ways for their courtship and marriage.

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