For a lot of men like myself, there are few terms as confusing or intimidating as when we’re told to be a “spiritual leader “within our families and communities. What does it even mean or look like on a daily basis? If you’re married or have children, no doubt you’ve heard it—often. “Guys, you needContinue reading “Role of a Husband : 5 P Series – Priest“
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Role of a Husband: 5 Ps Series – Provider
1 Timothy 5:8 – But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. I got into marriage without a great deal of depth of knowledge on this specific issue. Provision for a wife and family is aContinue reading “Role of a Husband: 5 Ps Series – Provider“
Is There Depression in Your Marriage?
In our African society and culture, we hardly address a very serious problem called Depression. A lot of men and women are going through depression with very visible symptoms, and these are never addressed. As young people and as we grow up, we are also not educated enough about depression in order to find waysContinue reading “Is There Depression in Your Marriage?”
The Evolution of Marriage & Family – Who Is Advising Couples Today?
In my home Shona language there is a saying “Kura Uone” translated “Grow Up & See” Its a simple saying loaded with meaning. As children, we can never truly understand what our parents went through, and you can only get an idea when you grow up and see for yourself. One thing that is veryContinue reading “The Evolution of Marriage & Family – Who Is Advising Couples Today?”
Break The Childhood Trauma Cycle
Many adult relationships are dysfunctional because of childhood trauma. Childhood trauma is an umbrella term. It refers to any significantly distressing experiences you may have been exposed to as a child. Examples include ; witnessing parental arguments, physical violence, sexual abuse, loss of a loved one, abandonment, foster care, continuous moving of homes, any otherContinue reading “Break The Childhood Trauma Cycle”
Why Men Hurt The Woman They Love.
Men hurt women a lot. I am one of those men that directly or indirectly hurt my wife many times. A man may offer many excuses for hurting a woman ; that its her fault, that he was drunk, that he lost control, or that she ‘deserved it’. All in all, the truth of theContinue reading “Why Men Hurt The Woman They Love.”
Make Efforts to Understand Your Spouse
I have been married to my wife for 12 years, and guess what? I still feel she doesn’t understand me, and I still don’t fully understand her. You may be familiar with this common cycle that happens in my house: She feel overwhelmed and gets annoyed because her husband isn’t giving her the support sheContinue reading “Make Efforts to Understand Your Spouse”
STOP LOOKING NEXT DOOR : MIND YOUR OWN MARRIAGE
For a big part of my life, just like everybody else, I have compared myself to others in many aspects of my life. I look at my friends and family and am always comparing how well my life is compared to theirs. Depending on where one is in their life in comparison to the personContinue reading “STOP LOOKING NEXT DOOR : MIND YOUR OWN MARRIAGE”
Relationships, Marriages & Work Productivity
Whether you work in an office, or work from home, the truth of the matter is that your personal relationships have a direct effect on your work productivity. I have taken time to analyze my most productive times and the most unproductive times in my career and work and have come to understand that theContinue reading “Relationships, Marriages & Work Productivity”
Learning to be Patient with Your Spouse
They say Love is Patient. This I think is one of the most difficult tasks in marriage. I have been married to my wife for 12 years, and I can see and feel that we are both not 100% patient with each other. Patience is the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or sufferingContinue reading “Learning to be Patient with Your Spouse”