When it comes to dating, I take some courage from the story of Adam. You might find that strange, seeing as Adam only had one woman to choose from (ignoring apocryphal tales about Lilith, of course). In the account in Genesis, however, we get some evidence that there actually was a choosing process, and I would even call it a …
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An Introduction to How Romance Works Romance is such a compelling part of human existence that emotionally, it can be credited with some of our highest highs and lowest lows. It can uplift or depress us, motivate or discourage us. I think the reason for this is simple: without that strong, miraculous hope that we experience when we first fall …
Read More »5 Things You Can Count On When Your Marriage Falls Apart
Divorce Is Not the End Allow me to contradict myself right away… divorce is the end, at least of some things. Most notably, a marriage. Whatever you might think of your former spouse, that’s an ending, a loss, and after a great loss it’s easy to focus on that loss, to indulge in a bit of self-pity. What better time …
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