When Your Married Son or Daughter Seems Emotionally Distant
Learning to relate to your adult son or daughter in healthy ways takes wisdom. And for many parents, switching gears from connecting as parent-child to adult-adult isn’t easy. You know […]
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How to Deal Wisely With Manipulative People
Note: This piece gives a broad overview of emotional manipulation. But manipulation in marriage can be more complex and must be addressed with sensitivity and care. If you’re married and […]
Aftershock Devotional Series #9:
Set Yourself Up for Success
Successis sometimes defined as “reaching a particular goal, achieving a desired end, and relishing victory over defeat.” However, success is often found in the process rather than a single destination. […]
Aftershock Devotional Series #8:
The Road to Recovery
You’ve been traumatized by your spouse’s sexual sin. However, with care, you can begin to experience moments of relief and eventually even refreshment. And if your spouse truly repents of […]
Aftershock Devotional Series #7:
Confront Your Spouse
It’s time to confront your spouse with what you know or suspect about their sexual sin. Or, if facts are in the open but your spouse won’t take action to […]
Aftershock Devotional Series #6:
Make Decisions and Prepare for Action
By this point, you’ve worked to understand your own emotions in light of your spouse’s sexual sin, and you’ve learned the importance of self-care. Now you’re ready to take loving, […]
Aftershock Devotional Series #5:
Take Care of Yourself
As you move toward healing in light of your spouse’s sexual sin, taking good care of yourself will help you find firm footing. Nine ways to care for yourself Be […]
Aftershock Devotional Series #4:
Overcome Distorted Thinking
How you respond to your spouse’s sexual sin is key to moving forward in the best way possible. But the way you think about your situation is also critical. Distorted […]
Aftershock Devotional Series#3:
Action Steps to Manage Emotions
Last month we talked about feelings of anger, shame, grief, and anxiety in the aftermath of your spouse’s sexual sin. And we highlighted the truth that emotions aren’t right or […]
Aftershock Devotional Series #2: Understand Your Emotions
Learning of a spouse’s sexual sin can cause a wide range of emotions. But learning to understand and work through them will strengthen you. And it will let you devote […]