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What’s Really Going On with the Husband Who Doesn’t Want His Wife’s Input?
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What’s Really Going On with the Husband Who Doesn’t Want His Wife’s Input?

Sadly, many a man will not include his wife in decisions because he fears her input as an attempt to control him rather than as her desire to be his helpful teammate. Not only is this man extremely insecure (which calls into question his manhood), but some would call him imprudent.

What’s Really Going On with the Husband Who Doesn’t Want His Wife’s Input?
Marriage
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Unraveling the Mystery of Human Consciousness: Made in God’s Image, We Are Set Apart
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Unraveling the Mystery of Human Consciousness: Made in God’s Image, We Are Set Apart

Have you ever considered what sets humans apart from the other creatures on earth? The answer lies in a remarkable phenomenon called consciousness.

Unraveling the Mystery of Human Consciousness: Made in God’s Image, We Are Set Apart
Christian Life
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Do Different Reactions Toward Their Spouse’s Contempt Mean One Is More Justified than the Other?
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Do Different Reactions Toward Their Spouse’s Contempt Mean One Is More Justified than the Other?

Over the years, I have heard from many women who feel they have more of a right to speak harshly and disrespectfully to their husband than he does to speak unlovingly toward her.

Do Different Reactions Toward Their Spouse’s Contempt Mean One Is More Justified than the Other?
Marriage
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When There’s Something Else Going On Behind the Conflict
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When There’s Something Else Going On Behind the Conflict

A minor unannounced U-turn after church escalates into hours of tears and despair for one wife, revealing how everyday preferences quickly spiral into the Crazy Cycle of missing love and respect.

When There’s Something Else Going On Behind the Conflict
Marriage
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Since God Wants Me to Believe in Him, Why Doesn’t He Just Appear to Me?
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Since God Wants Me to Believe in Him, Why Doesn’t He Just Appear to Me?

As a new believer in Christ at age sixteen, I recall one night going outside my home in Peoria, Illinois, and crying out to God to show Himself to me to confirm that what I believed about Him was true. “Just appear to me!” I begged of God.

Since God Wants Me to Believe in Him, Why Doesn’t He Just Appear to Me?
Christian Life
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Unraveling the Mystery of Human Consciousness: Made in God’s Image, We Are Set Apart

Unraveling the Mystery of Human Consciousness: Made in God’s Image, We Are Set Apart

Unraveling the Mystery of Human Consciousness: Made in God’s Image, We Are Set Apart
Christian Life
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6
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Do Different Reactions Toward Their Spouse’s Contempt Mean One Is More Justified than the Other?

Do Different Reactions Toward Their Spouse’s Contempt Mean One Is More Justified than the Other?

Do Different Reactions Toward Their Spouse’s Contempt Mean One Is More Justified than the Other?
Marriage
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5
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When There’s Something Else Going On Behind the Conflict

When There’s Something Else Going On Behind the Conflict

When There’s Something Else Going On Behind the Conflict
Marriage
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6
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Since God Wants Me to Believe in Him, Why Doesn’t He Just Appear to Me?

Since God Wants Me to Believe in Him, Why Doesn’t He Just Appear to Me?

Since God Wants Me to Believe in Him, Why Doesn’t He Just Appear to Me?
Christian Life
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12
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Why Do Goodwilled Husbands Feel Frustrated? Part 3

Why Do Goodwilled Husbands Feel Frustrated? Part 3

In part 1 and part 2 we introduced a mom and dad who had strongly different opinions on whether or not their son was ready to drive. We also discussed the inconsistencies found in the good willed and loving mom’s argument that the husband is having trouble getting past. In this last part, let’s get down to exactly what mom and dad are truly feeling and how they can best get through this in a loving and respectful way.

Why Do Goodwilled Husbands Feel Frustrated? Part 3
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Why Do Goodwilled Husbands Feel Frustrated? Part 2

Why Do Goodwilled Husbands Feel Frustrated? Part 2

I shared a letter I received from a husband who found himself disrespected when he held a different opinion than his wife about whether or not their son was ready to begin driving. Here in part 2 we will discuss in detail the inconsistencies in mom’s insistence in her husband acquiescing to her strong feelings in the matter.

Why Do Goodwilled Husbands Feel Frustrated? Part 2
Parenting
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Why Do Goodwilled Husbands Feel Frustrated? Part 1

Why Do Goodwilled Husbands Feel Frustrated? Part 1

Take a moment to read this letter a husband wrote me: My son turned sixteen a few weeks ago. He has had some driving practice and experience, but not enough to [my wife’s] liking. The state has granted him a license, as he passed all the tests. I said [to my wife], “Let's let our son drive to school himself. He's responsible, and while he's still learning, he'll be safe.” That lit off an explosion of disrespect toward me. I wasn't being “safe enough” (protecting) in my decision. I assured her I got her input, but that really, he's ready.

Why Do Goodwilled Husbands Feel Frustrated? Part 1
Parenting
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Why Do Goodwilled Wives Feel Frustrated? Part 3

Why Do Goodwilled Wives Feel Frustrated? Part 3

In part 1 of this series, we introduced the idea of the despotic husband who recognizes that his vulnerable and sensitive wife typically acquiesces to his bully tactics. In part 2 we put a name to those tactics. Today, we will appeal to the husband to evaluate himself as a man of honor and cease his bullying tactics.

Why Do Goodwilled Wives Feel Frustrated? Part 3
Marriage
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Why Do Goodwilled Wives Feel Frustrated? Part 2

Why Do Goodwilled Wives Feel Frustrated? Part 2

We introduced the idea of the despotic husband who recognizes that his vulnerable and sensitive wife typically acquiesces to his bully tactics. But now we want to put a name to these tactics of his in hopes that he will recognize the bully in him and that this is not how a loving husband triggers respectful feelings in his wife.

Why Do Goodwilled Wives Feel Frustrated? Part 2
Marriage
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Why do Goodwilled Wives Feel Frustrated? Part 1

Why do Goodwilled Wives Feel Frustrated? Part 1

There are many things that hurt and frustrate wives, but one complaint I get often is: “I must stuff my feelings, keep my mouth shut, and do as my husband says.” A wife wrote, "My husband and I attended your seminar. . . .

Why do Goodwilled Wives Feel Frustrated? Part 1
Marriage
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Can Silence From a Mom Cause a Son to Speak?

Can Silence From a Mom Cause a Son to Speak?

I asked our son David on the first day of 5th grade, “So how was your day?” “Good.” “Anything exciting happen?” “No.” “What did you do?” “Nothing.” Second Day: “So David how was your day?” “Good.” “Anything exciting happen?” “No.” “What did you do?” “Nothing.” And so the conversation continued like this for the rest of the week until Friday when he said, “Mom, it’s the same everyday. If anything changes, I’ll let you know!”

Can Silence From a Mom Cause a Son to Speak?
Parenting
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What Did You Do to Come Through Your Marital Crisis?

What Did You Do to Come Through Your Marital Crisis?

Have you come through a marital crisis? I’d love to hear your story. You could be the innocent victim with a wounded heart who experienced shock or the remorseful offender with a contrite heart who experienced shame. But before you e-mail me at story@loveandrespect.com, perhaps you could answer some questions that would spark your memory.The Six A’s. Let me say upfront that there could have been any number of reasons for the crisis.

What Did You Do to Come Through Your Marital Crisis?
Marriage
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5
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