Dependent and codependent are two terms we hear frequently these days. But have you ever thought about what emotional dependency and codependency really mean? What differentiates one from the other? What are their most common characteristics and sign ...
The 3 Most Important Elements in a Lasting Marriage
Today I want to share with you the 3 most important elements in a marriage to be happy and lasting. Many experts in the field of psychology have explained over time that marriage is a difficult bonding process to maintain. It seems that couples ar ...
Stages of marriage: 7 phases that every long-term relationship goes through
Do you know what the stages of marriage are? Today I want to talk to you about this topic, which I think is fundamental to understanding the dynamics of long-term relationships. Although it is true that each couple is unique, most of them go through ...
10 ways to make an effort in your relationship
Do you feel like you can't find ways to make an effort for your partner? Are you afraid you can't show your feelings the way you'd like to? If your relationship is showing warning signs of lack of commitment, you've come to the right place. This is a ...
Is divorce the only solution if your partner cheats on you?
When you discover that your partner cheats on you with someone else, you go into a state of indescribable shock. And, in the midst of such an emotional outburst, divorce is one of the options you think about. I share with you the following true story ...
Keys to building solid trust after infidelity
If you think that rebuilding trust after infidelity is not possible, you are wrong. I do not mean that it is an easy or quick task, but it can be achieved with a lot of tenacity and effort. For God, marriage is valuable, so we must strive to stren ...
Is it possible to overcome an infidelity? Know the phases to achieve it
Proposing to overcome infidelity is a complex task; this process involves the willingness and commitment to restore and rebuild a very battered relationship. It is not limited to an "I forgive you", this is only the beginning of a path that is only m ...
What to do if you live in a loveless marriage
Do you think you are trapped in a loveless marriage and can't find a solution? Do you love your partner, but don't feel the same from them? Or is it your feelings that have changed? Don't despair or rush to consider that you have failed. You can get ...
Did you fail your partner? 5 tips to rebuild their trust
If you have been unfaithful, you have realized your mistake and you feel that you love your partner, then rebuilding their trust is the next step. It is possible that, in the middle of this emotional hurricane, you do not know how to do it and that i ...
If my partner was unfaithful to me, does it mean that they will do it again?
"Pastor Duany, my partner was unfaithful to me and I want to reconcile, but I am afraid he will do it again" I have heard these words many times, both in my journey as a pastor and as a therapist. Being hurt again is a common fear in the person wh ...