If someone were to ask you, "Why do you want to get married", how would you respond? People often say it's because we're "in love". But that kind of love is feelings-based rather than a committed action-based love.

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How do you go about encouraging a family member who's discouraged by all the negativity in the world? Help them gain a new perspective on life by showing them that God is in control, and His purposes will always be good.

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Apologies are a necessity. Admit that you need to apologize, then express your apology and admit that your behavior was wrong. Most of the time, a sincere apology will result in the other person forgiving you.

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Having a bad relationship with your father can result in negative consequences in your marriage. Reach out to your father and seek to build (or rebuild) the relationship.

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It's difficult to love other people when they always disappoint or hurt you. There's always going to be pain and hurt in every relationship because we're imperfect. When you've been hurt, seek out the offender and make a sincere attempt to reconcile.

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The two most important sentences you'll ever learn are, "I made a mistake", and "I was wrong". Healthy families don't require perfection, but they do require the willingness to admit when they do wrong.

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How do you create a healthy climate of communication in your marriage? Develop the skill of listening to each other.

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When we do something wrong, we tend to place blame on someone or something else. It's critical that adults and children learn to take responsibility for what they have done and say, "I'm sorry".

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When should children begin reading the Five Love Languages? Dr. Chapman's book, The 5 Love Languages of Children was actually written for parents. This book will help the parents learn the concepts and apply them to their children.

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As a parent, you can be certain that you've made mistakes in your past that you hope your children will never repeat. Be honest with your children and explain to them the consequences of those mistakes.

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