Resolving Conflict and Dealing with Anger...No matter how hard we work at the relational "glue" that bonds ourfamilies together, anger is like fingernail polish remover that instantly dissolves that bonding.- From "It Takes Two to Tango" by Gary and Norma Smalley

Increasing Your Intimacy 100 Percent...One way intimacy is blocked is when our lives are filled with unhealthybehavior--habits and addictions that affect our daily conduct. Tochange those habits and addictions, we should first recognize ourmistakes and admit when we're at fault. Second, we must keep anattitude of wanting to improve. Third, we should share our feelings and needs with our mate and seek his or her understanding and support.

Keeping Alive Romance and Security...In marriage, providing a deep sense of security for your partner is likebathing him or her in warm sunlight. That means convincing your mate in a variety of ways that, no matter what, you'll always be there to carefor him or her.

Finding Treasures in Trials...Treasure hunting is transforming bitter into better. When you'rebitter, you're angry and feel low self-worth. When you're better, you feel grateful and enjoy an elevated sense of self-esteem.

Honoring Your Wife...If a woman has a poor relationship with her father, she may have a hardtime relating to her husband. The husband needs to realize he didn't cause this problem or some of the other things with which his wifestruggles. However, he is responsible for his wife, and it's his job to find out what she needs for health and well-being.

Honoring Your Husband...Love grows out of an attitude of honoring someone. When we decide thatsomeone is valuable, that decision alone is a major step in acting out our love for the person.

Resolving Conflict and Dealing with Anger...Like few other emotions, anger restricts and binds us, tying us ineternal knots. Forgiveness, on the other hand, sets us free from those bonds, untying the knots that hold us captive. The Lord Jesus said,"Forgive, and you will be forgiven" (Luke 6:37, NIV).

Keeping Alive Romance and Security...Can you imagine the ecstatic feeling you would have if your mate bvolunteered the question, "How can I become a better mate?" The honor you would feel would be overwhelming. So how about asking the questionyourself?

Finding Treasures in Trials...One method I use to discover the treasure in my personal trials is towrite on a piece of paper a list of my past trials and what possible benefits have come from each of them.