wives


I hurt, I buy

Written by Erin Prater

Winter 2005 was bleak and dreary. I was single, new to a large city and occupying a sad excuse for an efficiency apartment. Christmas was nearing, and “retail therapy” wasn’t curing my solo holiday blues. It was, however, consuming the remainder of my credit limit.

Recommend this article...

Read more: I hurt, I buy

 

Sexual needs: his & hers

Written by Dr. Julianna Slattery

Like most newlyweds, Josh and Lauren had anticipated the unity and ecstasy of married sexuality. Even though their honeymoon wasn’t perfect, they still hoped they would “click” and discover the ultimate beauty of sexual oneness. After two years of frustration, their optimism began to wane.

Recommend this article...

Read more: Sexual needs: his & hers

"Why can't you be more like...?"

Written by Jamie Driggers

My friends’ husbands do the most extraordinary things. Things that leave me shaking my head in wonder. Laundry, for example. Dishes. One husband makes pancakes on Saturdays, and another makes pies from scratch. They change the empty toilet paper roll and go grocery shopping.

Recommend this article...

Read more: "Why can't you be more like...?"

Different for a reason

Written by John Trent

“I just don’t get her.” “I don’t understand him.” “Why aren’t we ever on the same page?”

Recommend this article...

Read more: Different for a reason

Don’t look back

Written by Gary Thomas

A relationship from my teen years still makes me wince whenever the girl’s name comes to mind. One day, I prayed about looking her up to tell her how sorry I felt for how I acted over 25 years ago.

Recommend this article...

Read more: Don’t look back

Page 1 of 3

Focus on the Family Canada free monthly marriage email

Focus on the Family Marriage podcast
Focus on the Family Canada marriage books, cds, dvds

TOLL-FREE 1.800.661.9800

Privacy Policy & Terms of Use
© 2012 FOCUS ON THE FAMILY (CANADA) ASSOCIATION

Focusonthefamily.ca is a service of Focus on the Family (Canada) Association.
It is intended as a general, practical reference and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, mental health or legal advice.

Focus on the Family (Canada) Association is a registered charity (#10684-5969-RR0001)