1. Don’t marry potential. What you see is what you’re getting. Don’t assume ot hope someone will change. Ask yourself- if he or she…
Author: susannadeal
At a recent marriage preparation retreat my husband and I spoke at, a series of marriage-related scenarios were shared that participants discussed and shared…
Short answer, no. God gave us the gift of sexual attraction to enrich and strengthen our marriages. Though attraction isn’t the MOST important thing,…
Photo from Unsplash Those of us who follow Indian news must be aware of a spate of incidents in which women are attacked or…
My husband and I celebrated our fifth wedding anniversary recently. Five years in the school of love has merited some sharing on what I’ve…
Most of us absorb the attitudes and prejudices we have grown up around. Until we reach a place of self-reflection, we may continue to…
Image by freepic.diller on Freepik A friend recently sent me a ‘Catholic’ matrimonial form that included spaces to fill in caste, salary, figure, weight…
Spoiler: there is no perfect or ideal number. Catholic marriage tip: Don’t idolize or idealize a certain number of kids. Whether it’s a typical…
1. Take your prayer life and sacramental life seriously now Set aside a daily time to pray, journal, read God’s word and seek God’s…