Habits

Habits

In life, we are constantly learning and adapting to the circumstances around us. Through this, we start to develop patterns in our behavior.  Those patterns become habits. Habits for the purposes of this post are our common tendencies, our behavior patterns. Habits come in simple forms, like how we squeeze our toothpaste or where we place our keys when we…

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Communication, Foundation

Foundations After Marriage -Part 3b

Respect, Commitment & Endurance Respect: Demonstrating respect for others is a key aspect of any relationship.  In our relationship with our spouse, valuing them includes showing them respect.  This looks like listening to them, asking for, and considering their opinions. It is acknowledging their differences as a human, and not thinking those differences make them deficient in some way.  Respect…

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Communication, Foundation

Foundations After Marriage -Part 3a

Patience & Grace How would you describe the ideal marriage?  Many years ago, prior to my first marriage, I journaled about what I wanted my life to look like in 10 years, including my ideal marriage. Then I entered my first marriage, and it looked nothing like I expected.  For a while, I grappled with it. How much of my…

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