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How a Dream About Sex Changed My Marriage
As a newly married couple, my husband and I were naturally active…
As a newly married couple, my husband and I were naturally active in the bedroom. So, you can imagine my surprise when four months later I found out he was struggling with masturbation. I was…
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4 Tips for Your Mental Health While Your Spouse Quits Porn
The fact that your spouse has committed to kicking his/her porn habit…
The fact that your spouse has committed to kicking his/her porn habit is huge. Even admitting that porn is a problem is a big deal—one can’t attempt to heal from a sickness s/he won’t acknowledge…
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3 Intentional Ways to Restore Emotional Safety After Betrayal
Everyone needs a home base where he or she feels safe from…
Everyone needs a home base where he or she feels safe from the outside world. Ideally, our home with our family should be such a place. Unfortunately, when compulsive sexual behavior is present in the…
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Sending Nudes to Your Spouse: For Your Eyes Only?
I remember when celebrity and actress Jennifer Lawrence was the victim of…
I remember when celebrity and actress Jennifer Lawrence was the victim of account hacking, and a variety of pictures of her in various stages of undress were downloaded and then distributed without her permission. When…
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5 Tips for Finding a Marriage Community (because suffering in silence is never fun)
I’ve suffered in silence and I’ve asked for help. But as much…
I’ve suffered in silence and I’ve asked for help. But as much as I hate asking for help, I fully admit that both my marriage and I suffered far more greatly when we kept our…
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The Danger of Just Watching and the Power of Being Seen
Something happened to me when I started watching porn. I didn’t notice…
Something happened to me when I started watching porn. I didn’t notice the change right away, but my wife could sense that something odd was going on. There was an unfamiliar look in my eyes,…
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How the Betrayed Gets Stuck and 8 Steps to Get Moving Again
On July 19, 2019, at a Six Flags amusement park in Bowie,…
On July 19, 2019, at a Six Flags amusement park in Bowie, Maryland, roller coaster passengers spent over two hours stuck at the top of the ride. Eventually, all of the passengers were rescued unharmed.…
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Why Surrendering to God Doesn’t Mean You’re Giving Up the Battle
Surrender is hard. Surrender is especially hard when you’re a type-A, emotional…
Surrender is hard. Surrender is especially hard when you’re a type-A, emotional caregiver who struggles with anxiety. Hello, perfect storm. I want to fix everything. I want people to be happy and healthy and free. My first…
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5 Ways to Find Joy in Your Imperfections This Christmas
Mention Christmas and immediately my mind goes to scented candles, twinkle lights,…
Mention Christmas and immediately my mind goes to scented candles, twinkle lights, festivities, and making memories with my family. Even the Christmas story conjures up comfort as I think of the Star of Bethlehem, Jesus…
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Why Prayer Should Not Be a Last Resort in Marriage
We’ve been married long enough that I can see the signs. I…
We’ve been married long enough that I can see the signs. I can immediately sense when my husband isn’t fully present–when he’s hiding. I know when he’s stressed, sometimes before he even recognizes it. I…