Relationship Meltdown in Ikea
“Why do couples fight in Ikea?” friends asked us. They had made a long-planned store visit on the weekend and almost every couple they encountered, including themselves, were stressed, tense and exchanging
Experience is not always the best teacher
A lot of people think that having a few failed relationships is helpful in preparing them for marriage. Some even go so far as seeing the first marriage itself as a ‘starter
Seven Deadly Habits
Research by Dr John Gottman and others has helped us to understand the specific behaviours which are particularly damaging for marriages. He is able to predict with 91% accuracy whether a couple
Are you ready for marriage?
So you’ve been dating for a while. How do you know if you’re ready for marriage? Here are some signs that will help you discern whether you are ready to commit to
Say a little prayer for marriage
This month (October) the Australian bishops have called the entire Catholic community to pray for marriage and family. The initiative has also been joined by around thirty other Christian churches making it
The best worst thing … ever
We're loving this annimated presentation of how fertility awareness methods stack up against other birth control methods. It's had over a million views on Youtube and quite a few comments, for and
Lessons from Mr and Mrs Smith
Earlier this week the news reported that Angelina Jolie had filed for divorce from Brad Pitt. Together for over a decade and married for two years, the Brangelina match appears to be
Video: Many Voices, One Promise
This is a magnificent tribute to the glorious commitment that is marriage. Drawn from multiple cultural and religious traditions, the video celebrates and honours the beauty of the marriage commitment. It is
Wedding Mayhem!
Weddings these days are fraught with stress for engaged couples. Dealing with family expectations, full-time jobs and a wedding industry on the make are some of the unwelcome realities in the attempt
Why is forgiveness so hard?
In this Year of Mercy, there’s lots of talk about forgiveness: God’s expansive forgiveness and our own obligation to forgive others. We get it. It’s important. Incredibly so. But why is