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This Isn’t the Spouse I Wanted!
“What happened to the person I married?” “Where did that person go?” “I want that person back.” This is not the person I thought I was marrying.” “This isn’t the … Read more
Do You Look For Affirmation in Public Opinion or Personal Conviction?
We never really outgrow the desire to be liked by others. We can be a grown adult with children and grandchildren, and still be concerned about whether people like us. We don’t approach people and … Read more
Figuring Out What to Keep and What to Tweak
In the last post, we talked about what it means to have a “normal marriage.” Here’s a quick recap: Everyone’s marriage is “normal”…for them. There are parts of “normal” that work and should … Read more
What is a Normal Marriage, and Is That Good or Bad?
When I started this blog, I didn’t really explain what I meant by the term “normal marriage.” I just jumped right into talking about marriage and never really addressed it. … Read more
How to Have Power and Influence
Who doesn’t want to have power and influence? That’s why people rise through the ranks, store up wealth, connect with the right people, and change things around them. It’s a … Read more
Marriage Grammar – Verbs
Verbs are action words that gives life to a sentence. Think of the sentence, “Dick and Jane played.” If you take away the verb, all you have is “Dick and Jane.” … Read more
Why Did This Have To Happen?
How can someone be here one minute and gone the next? How can life be going so well and then come undone? How can I feel fine one day and get this … Read more
Why Can’t I Get What I Want?
Why can’t I get what I want? Maybe you’ve asked that question in marriage. Maybe it was when your spouse was not helping around the house. Maybe it was when … Read more
Good Funeral Stories
Next time you attend a funeral, listen to the conversations about the deceased. I’m not talking about the carefully crafted, flowery words of the eulogy. I’m talking about the side … Read more
About Bret Legg
Bret is a pastoral counselor, teacher, blogger, and writer who helps people learn how to better enjoy their everyday life, marriage, and faith. Read More…
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