Differing Values
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Can a Marriage Work if You Have Nothing in Common?
by Marie It can be difficult if you feel like you have nothing in common with your husband or wife. When it comes to hobbies, opinions, and perspectives, it’s nice to have similarities… but that’s not always the case in marriage. Whether you and/or your spouse have changed over time, or you didn’t have much in common to begin with, you’re committed to each other. So, can a marriage work if you have nothing in common? Here’s what Marie has to say on the subject. My husband and I have 4 things in common: Love of God, family, concerts and laughter. Everything else is slim to none. He loves sports…
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Involving God in Your Marriage
by Alison What is God’s role in your marriage? Alison shares her story about saving her marriage with God’s help. Involving God in your marriage can truly help you and your partner thrive. God came into my life 3.5 years ago, and my life and marriage has never been the same. I’m almost 49. The road wasn’t for the weak….but God made the walk easier following him vs thinking I had to make the path myself. Letting God Lead Your Marriage My grandparents pretty much raised me. They were married for almost 70 years, but they also just learned to live with one another, even in some unhealthy ways. Sometimes,…
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Marriage Isn’t a Fairy Tale: When Values Change Over Time by Anonymous
I was told as a young woman to date and marry someone whose values matched mine. I was never told they might change their mind. I was taught to value and strive for a temple marriage. I was not told that I might fall in love with someone who wouldn’t necessarily want the same thing. My husband is a wonderful, kind, and caring individual. He loves serving others, he is frugal, he put others before himself… in short, he is amazing. He accepts me in all my flaws and puts up with my crazy family. When we first got married, we thought it best to have a civil marriage, and…
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Humility in Marriage: Anxiety Affecting Marriage, Relationship OCD Success Stories by Morgan
Anxiety affecting marriage is becoming more common in today’s day and age. Morgan and many of our other writers have faced this problem head-on, and it manifests itself in different ways in marriage. Another mental health problem that can rear itself in marriage. Though less common, OCD can stress marriages to the point of divorce. If you need hope and you’re looking for relationship OCD success stories, Morgan has a fabulous one. Introduction: Marrying an Amazing yet Imperfect Person I have a great marriage and an amazing husband! He cooks me breakfast, carries me to bed, always asks what he can do for me, strives to improve whenever I ask,…