We “Thought” We Had The Perfect Marriage
In the clip above, Rennier talks about a nagging emptiness he felt for a long time: "This emptiness in me that I filled with so many things….” He was attempting to fill this emptiness with [...]
Three Ways to build Safety in Marriage
Since our engagement Jim and I established we would not “stuff” things or keep secrets in our marriage. It’s easier said in nice marriage vows than actually done – but in our young lives we’d [...]
My Response to My Husband’s Confession of Attraction for Someone Else
We can name evangelical leaders, TV personalities, and even our own acquaintances who have created a swirling, disconcerting list of people who have fallen into the trap of adultery. We know it’s a chronic and [...]
Married but Attracted to a Co-Worker: Putting an End to the Feelings
One day I found myself growing attracted to a woman at work. I felt competent and respected in this rewarding and harmonious relationship. It was fun. It was energizing. I found myself wanting to be [...]
Affairs in Family History
http://itv.powertochange.com.s3.amazonaws.com/FamilyLife/FL_CarderQ9-iTV_Mobile.mp4 Dave Carder addresses this issue: Both of our dads had affairs. When we started dating, we felt drawn to each other because of this. After a recent scare in our own marriage, my wife [...]
7 Ways to Help Heal After an Affair
The consequences of an affair are overwhelming and horrifically painful. The realization that you are in this place that you never expected to be can be devastating. Here are a few things that can help to [...]
Are you Faithful?
April 8, 2015 Are YOU having an affair? You say, “Never!” but there may be more to think about. . . How do you define affair? Generally we think of an affair involving another person. [...]
Rebuilding Trust
Has your trust been broken? Talk to a mentor today. One of my clients once asked me what it means to trust another human being. She wanted to know how she should react when a spouse [...]
Is There a Way Back?
When a couple says “I Do”, they make a public commitment. They promise to be true to each other for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death parts [...]
Finding Hope and Healing
To earn someone’s trust is surely an honour beyond measure; therefore, it is unsurprisingly one of the most fundamental elements of a strong and successful relationship. Copious amounts of time and effort go into building [...]