Tag: Spouse

• How Trying to be the Good Spouse Can be a Bad Idea

  

  Years ago there was a popular show called “The Good Wife” that showcased the dynamic that often develops when one spouse’s character and actions are strikingly better than the other. Oddly enough, this kind of imbalance happens a lot in marriage. It’s as if the nurturing and dutiful wife (or husband) feels drawn into a romantic relationship […]

  BethSteffaniak

  June 28, 2020

  Blaming, Change, Christ-Centered, Discouragement, Expectations, Faith in God, Perfectionism, Surrender, Victim Mentality, Wedded Wednesday

  Acceptance, Bad Behavior, Bible, Good Wife, Marriage, Responsibility, Sin, Spouse, Truth, Victim Mentality, Wife

• 4 Reasons Why We Deceive and How to be More Honest

  

  I’m hooked on the TV show “The Good Doctor.” Part of its appeal for me is the way Freddie Highmore’s character—as a surgeon with autism—is so extremely honest. He cannot pretend he feels a certain way when he doesn’t, like most of us can and often do daily. 😉 Although this can get him in […]

  BethSteffaniak

  March 1, 2020

  About Me, Accountability, Alienation, Anger, Apologies, Authenticity, Betrayal, Bible Study, Boundaries, Change, Choices, Christ-Centered, Communication, Confession, Conflict, Confrontation, Connection, Courage, Deception, Discouragement, Empathy, Encouragement, False Beliefs, Fear, Honest/Trustworthy, Insight for 2020 Series, Intimacy, Marriage, Openness, Personality, Positive Focus, Prayer, Realistic Expectations, Resentments, Responsibility, Self-awareness, Self-Reflection, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Practices, Trustworthy and Honest Inventory, Truth, Vulnerability

  Bible, Communication, Dependable, Encouragement, Honesty, Integrity, Marriage, Scripture, Spouse, Trustworthy, Vulnerability