Tag: Safety

• 64 Abusive Actions That Spell Trouble for Your Marriage

  

  We live in a culture and world racked by a rising and alarming number of sexual abuse accusations right now. But in marriage, the issue of abuse of every type can be extremely murky and convoluted. I think that’s because it’s so hard to know when your spouse is crossing a healthy and appropriate boundary…

  BethSteffaniak

  January 30, 2018

  Abuse, Affairs, Alienation, Anger, Betrayal, Boundaries, Choices, Conflict, Control, Criticism, Deception, Denial, Discouragement, Divorce, Marriage, Pain, Perspective, Safety, Victim, Withdrawal

  Abuse, Abuse in Marriage, Abusive Marriage, Anger, Boundaries, Conflict, Control, Safety, Separation, Victim, Violence

• Getting Your Spouse to Open Up! Video

  Getting a reluctant mate to open up to you is about as easy as coaxing a cranky toddler to eat his peas. At least, that’s what I’ve discovered in my own life. And it’s also what I’ve heard from countless others, especially wives, in conversationless marriages. Today I’m answering another reader’s question in my “Questioning…

  BethSteffaniak

  November 20, 2016

  Acceptance, Accountability, Affirmation, Alienation, Attitude, Avoidance, Change, Choices, Christ-Centered, Communication, Conversation, Discouragement, Emotions, Encouragement, Openness, Prayer, Questioning Marriage Videos, Realistic Expectations, Safety, Self-Reflection, Video

  Communication, Conversation, Fear, Openness, Prayer, Safety, Video

• Steps that Encourage Your Man to Open Up with You

  

  I’m excited about today’s post because I get to focus on the positive communication techniques that wives (or husbands) can do to improve times of sharing and disclosure with their spouses. I’d like to reference the top three responses to the second question on the Men and Openness Survey that I conducted recently. I asked:…

  BethSteffaniak

  December 8, 2015

  Acceptance, Affirmation, Alienation, Attitude, Boundaries, Change, Choices, Communication, Conflict, Control, Emotions, Empathy, Encouragement, Grace, Listening Skills, Men and Openness Series, Perseverance, Perspective, Realistic Expectations, Safety, Trust, Validation, Vulnerability, Wedded Wednesday

  Active Listening, Communication, Empathy, Listening Skills, Openness, Safety, Vulnerability

• What Men Say About Opening Up And WW Linkup!

  

  Today we are diving into the first of the responses from the “Men and Openness” survey. The first question I posed to men was: What makes opening up and disclosing your feelings to your wife difficult? Here are the results … 65.52% – I am afraid my wife will become upset by my disclosures. 53.45%…

  BethSteffaniak

  November 10, 2015

  Acceptance, Alienation, Anger, Attitude, Authenticity, Avoidance, Blaming, Choices, Communication, Confessional Culture, Conflict, Criticism, Discouragement, Encouragement, Fear, Listening Skills, Marriage, Men and Openness Series, Positive Focus, Prayer, Respect, Safety, Support, Trust, Validation, Vulnerability, Wedded Wednesday

  Communication, Confession, Conflict, Emotional Safety, Emotions, Openness, Safety, Vulnerability

• Have a ‘Scary Good’ Marriage? And Linkup!

  

  It’s seems crazy to think about it, but the characters, as well as, the audience that clamors for more of the movie 50 Shades of Grey are really seeking the “scary good” that can only be experienced through the deep intimacy of a committed and safe marriage. God’s intimacy with us is represented by the…

  BethSteffaniak

  February 17, 2015

  Abuse, Acceptance, Affection, Bonding, Choices, Christ-Centered, Comfort, Commitment, Confession, Faith in God, Fear, Humility, Intimacy, Safety, Self-sacrifice, Sex & Sexuality, Surrender, Trust, Vulnerability, Wedded Wednesday

  Courage, Inhibitions, Intimacy, Openness, Safety, Self-Disclosure, Sexual Relationship, Trust in God, Vulnerability