“You never pay attention. You always do what you want. You do not respect the budget we have agreed. I do not understand why you bought that TV for the room. We do not need it, that expense is not in the budget. You are useless. You are a fool and inconsiderate. I am tired…
Let us continue with the previous post. Intimacy is the basis for us to be able to know God and our neighbor, which also includes our spouse. But it is something difficult to put into practice if we have not learned to be intimate in our families of origin. Sadly, history tells us that Adam…
Today intimacy is a matter that is not fully understood. There are misconceptions about intimacy and that is why I want to write about this topic. For example, many say that: 1) Intimacy is sexual participation with another person. 2) Intimacy is always expressed physically. 3) Marriage will naturally produce intimacy. 4) Intimacy can only…
Continuing with our last post, there are several ways you can help your spouse overcome depression, or at least be the support your spouse needs to seek professional help in order for him/her to feel better. Fortunately, depression is a treatable illness, and while many people live with depression, they find support to go on…
We all know what depression is and how it affects the life of the person who is experiencing it. We also know that it involves the family members who have close contact with the person who is affected by it. Clinical or Major Depression is a more serious issue, since it is practically a…
We have been studying the comparison between the structure of a house and the structure of marriage. We talked about the importance of having a strong and deep foundation. We also emphasized the importance of having strong walls that do not succumb to the vicissitudes of life. These walls are reinforced by “filling the relationship…
Do you know how a house is structured? Do you know the process through which it is built? A house is made of several parts, all important and with a specific role. Do you know that marriage is built the same way a house is built? There are three things without which a house cannot…
How To Heal Attachment Injuries In Marital Relationships. I remember, a while back, when my wife came home from work feeling very depressed, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained. She came to me looking for understanding and validation in the safety of my arms. Yet instead, I must confess, I made a huge mistake and mistook that…
Talking about sexual acts in some religious circles is a controversial topic and makes many people uncomfortable. It is not difficult to understand why if we consider that sex is a gift from God. Someone said that when Adam and Eve got married, the gift God gave the newlyweds was sex. The Bible presents sex…
