by Bill Hutcheson | Apr 5, 2022 | Accept Personality Differences, Marriage Article
Your personality may determine how you approach conflict in marriage. If an extrovert, you tend to think as you talk. If you are an introvert, you tend to think and then speak. Now, put together an extrovert and an introvert in conflict. Do you see the potential...
by Bill Hutcheson | Apr 2, 2022 | Marriage Article, Tips for a Better Marriage
The ceremony rehearsal behind them, the wedding party retires to the dinner. At the appointed time, the bride and groom thank the participants and speak of their undying love for each other. Here are summary quotes:• Bride: “I love Mark because he makes me happy. He’s...
by Bill Hutcheson | Apr 2, 2022 | Marriage Article, Tips for a Better Marriage
Previously, I shared an exchange between Mary Beth and me while hosting dinner with friends. (The previous article, entitled “Hit That Pause Button!”, may be found here https://selflesslove.net/2022/04/02/hit-that-pause-button/. ) At that moment, my quick,...
by Bill Hutcheson | Apr 2, 2022 | Marriage Article, Tips for a Better Marriage
THE SCENE: We invited friends over for dinner. My bride had prepared a delicious chicken fajita meal, minus the tortillas, with a side of roasted broccoli topped with grated parmesan. Mary Beth brings the platter of food to the table, and she explains the sides to go...
by Bill Hutcheson | Jan 31, 2022 | Marriage Article, Tips for a Better Marriage
How much conflict can the typical marriage tolerate and remain intact? Research indicates that couples need to look away from conflict to answer that question. Gottman’s Golden Ratio Marriage research by Dr. John Gottman demonstrates that every marriage...
