In this busy world, many parent find it difficult to spend quality time with their teenagers. Without focused attention, a teenager experiences increased anxiety because they feel everything else is more important that they are. That leaves their love tank empty.
When your spouse refuses to apologize, it makes it difficult to deal with the hurt. The Bible teaches that when someone sins against you, confront them. If they repent, forgive them.
Couples that live together before getting married are no better prepared for marriage than those who did not. In fact, their divorce rate is even higher.
Separation doesn't necessarily lead to divorce. Separation forces us to admit we have serious problems. When we examine divorce, we realize that divorce doesn't solve anything. In fact, it creates more problems. The best of our options is to seek reconciliation.
Since every married couple has different thoughts and feelings, there will be barriers to good communication. The best way to break down those barriers is to Listen!
Gary Chapman, Ph.D. is an author, speaker, pastor, and counselor who has a passion for people, and for helping them form lasting relationships. The 5 Love Languages® is one of Chapman’s most popular titles, topping various bestseller charts for years, selling over twenty million copies, and has been translated into 50 languages. Chapman has been directly involved in real-life marriage and family counseling since the 1970s, and his two radio programs air nationally on the Moody Radio Network and affiliate stations.
For more information visit www.5lovelanguages.com
A Love Language™ Minute draws from Dr. Gary Chapman's years of counseling experience, excerpts from his live events, and his answers to listeners' questions to give encouragement and practical help and hope for the relationships in your life.