‘How do I know he/she is the one?’ is a common question singles ask when trying to find a partner to settle with. This question is definitely not an easy one to answer as it requires discernment (the ability to distinguish one thing from another such as truth from falsehood, virtue from vice, etc.) or sound judgement. Please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2023/05/20/spotting-your-partner-who-is-just-right-for-you-from-the-crowd/ to see some pointers that be can be considered when trying to spot a suitable partner from the crowd.

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As humans we are prone to error and while some offences can be overlooked such as a loved one who regularly throws clothes all over a neatly cleaned floor, what happens when the offence directly attacks the foundation of the relationship and trust is broken? Visit https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2023/05/07/when-trust-is-betrayed-in-marriage-and-relationships/ on wordpress.com to find out more.

In a time where casual sex is considered a norm among singles and expected in relationships, sometimes people are shamed for deciding to refrain from sex until they are married. This podcast offers a word of encouragement to young and mature singles who desire to keep sex out of their relationships until marriage. Frank, hard talk about sex before marriage and not for the faint-hearted.

Movie title: The 40 year old virgin starring Steve Carell

Ever wondered why two people who are genuinely in love drift apart and their relationship or marriage crashes? This podcast takes a look at two root causes and offers insights on developing healthy and realistic expectations about love in a relationship or marriage.

As a marriage partner, part of the husband’s role requires him to treat his spouse well. However some husbands are guilty of mistreating their wives in marriage. This article takes a look at a possible cause of such behaviours and offers husbands tips on treating their spouses right in marriage. Visit reflections-for-husbands-treating-your-spouse-right-in-marriage on wordpress.com

This podcast is a continuation of an earlier podcast specially prepared for once married individuals who lost their spouses very early in the life of the marriage or lost their spouses at a very young age. This podcast offers both comfort and new considerations to all such persons this Easter season. May your heart be consoled.

Bereavement is never easy and losing a loved one, particularly a spouse can really sting. This podcast is specially prepared for marriage partners who lost their spouses at a very young age or while the marriage was still in its infancy and are still grieving many years later. The podcast offers hope, encouragement and a call to a new beginning. May God's healing balm soothe your aching heart.

Suggested resources for young widows and widowers:

TV Series: When Calls The Heart (adapted from Janette Oke's book with a similar title: When Calls The Heart) starring Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner.

Movie: Love Comes Softly (Duration: 89 minutes 18 secs)

The word 'leader' immediately conjures several images in the mind, the most popular one perhaps being that of a person who wields absolute power over others, with no consideration for their feelings or needs. Visit Reflections for men: The husband as leader of the home on wordpress.com to find out more about the definition of true leadership at home for husbands.

There are times you find someone similar to you to be in a relationship with, but other times, the person is the exact opposite of who you are - with tastes, viewpoints and behaviours that differ from yours. What do you do in such a situation?

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