by mcl | Feb 2, 2020 | Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By BARBARA MARTIN Q: After my honeymoon, I don’t feel all that great about being married. Is this normal? Most of us seek a deep fulfillment in marriage. I wanted my husband to be intermingled with me in a wonderful place...
by mcl | Jan 1, 2020 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By BARBARA MARTIN What do you do when there seem to be ongoing offenses within the family? Family gatherings — which many of you might have experienced over the holidays — can be a bit like a gem tumbler. You put rocks in the...
by mcl | Dec 4, 2019 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By BARBARA MARTIN How do I get my spouse to listen to me? Imagine this scenario: Joe: I had a horrible meeting with my boss today. He continues to challenge my knowledge of my job and has actually said he doubts my competence in the work I do....
by mcl | Oct 1, 2019 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By BARBARA MARTIN Help! I’m single at church QUESTION: How can I find good community as a single person when my church doesn’t offer it (or when they do, it is known to be a gathering where your main goal is to meet a mate)? ...
by mcl | Sep 3, 2019 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By BARBARA MARTIN Navigating marriage with an empty nest QUESTION: My spouse and I just became empty-nesters, and it is a little weird being in the house just the two of us after so long with our kids. How do we figure out how to love each other in this...
