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A Marriage Is Not About “I”—But “We”

A Marriage Is Not About “I”—But “We”

Why Complementarity Is the Glue That Holds a Marriage Together In a world that glorifies self-sufficiency, it’s easy to forget that the strength of a marriage lies not in sameness, but in sacred difference. This post explores why marriage isn’t about “I” but “We,” and...

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Try to Abstain From This In Marriage

Try to Abstain From This In Marriage

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word abstinence? Maybe it’s avoiding certain foods or drinks—things you crave but feel guilty about indulging in. But given that this article is about marriage, you might have thought of the phrase: “Absence...

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March is for Sex

March is for Sex

Now, before you get excited like bunnies in the springtime, I anticipate that you may be somewhat disappointed with what I have to say about sex as an act of love, especially if you are a man.

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Virtuous Living Within Marriage

Virtuous Living Within Marriage

Marriage: The Teacher of Virtue Marriage doesn’t gently nudge us toward patience, humility, or self-restraint—it shoves us into moments where we must practice them. And in those moments, when we choose virtue over vice, something shifts—not just in our marriages but...

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What It Truly Means To Love

What It Truly Means To Love

With Valentine’s Day now past, the roses start to droop ever so slightly, and lovely dinners and decadent chocolates have now formed a nice bit of cushioning around our hips and bellies, let’s talk a bit about the word LOVE. Up until last year, in 2024, I mainly...

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Characteristics To Look for in a Good Partner

Characteristics To Look for in a Good Partner

Here are the four characteristics I feel are important to embody to be a good partner: Humility, Curiosity, Emotional Wellness, and a keen awareness of your Absolute Values. I will use the analogy of a house when referencing these traits. (I am no builder - but I love...

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