Dealing With Differences

10 Things Guys Wish Women Knew about Men

It is likely no surprise to you that God has wired women and men differently. We all recognize some of these differences, but others often hide in plain sight. Shaunti Feldhahn, a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, author and speaker recently wrote a fantastic book, For Women Only: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men. In it,...

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Express Love to Your Husband
Express Love to Your Husband

Did you know that there are things the man in your life wishes you know about saying "I Love You"? How do you show your husband you really love him? We conducted an informal survey with husbands and asked them to tell us what they wish their wife would do to express that love. Here's what they told us: Appreciate the things I do rather than...

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Men and Emotional Intimacy
Men and Emotional Intimacy

A man who can cry is a man who has learned some secrets about intimacy. But sadly, for many men it takes something tragic or life-changing before they understand this truth. Here are a few ways you can tell if the man you love has trouble with intimacy or struggles to open up: He's unable to discuss his feelings. He's determined to avoid...

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Givers vs. Takers
Givers vs. Takers

Many marriages and relationships are not violent, but they are not healthy or happy and far from the ideal of great. Why? Often, it's because one person in the relationship becomes a giver, and the other a taker. Here's an example of such a relationship described by a young woman who wrote to me for counsel. Q: This summer I found out from...

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Emotional Abandonment: Shut out by your spouse
Emotional Abandonment: Shut out by your spouse

Do you feel abandoned? Our mentors are here for you. Request a mentor today. It's a complaint I hear regularly from people looking for help for their marriages:"I feel distant from my spouse." "I try to get my husband to open up, but instead he just shuts down." "My wife just doesn't seem interested in me anymore. I feel like we're a million...

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