by Dorothy Greco | Aug 22, 2018 | Articles, Marriage & Family, Start Marriage Right
All marriages face disappointment. It doesn’t matter how well matched or how mature we are. We shouldn’t feel worried about occasional bouts of disappointment. We should feel concerned if we get stuck there. When we experience disappointment and it’s neither spouse’s...
by Dorothy Greco | Dec 6, 2017 | Articles, Marriage & Family, Start Marriage Right
Provided that you’ve been married for more than a few months, you’ve probably gone through seasons of sadness, bliss, frustration, exhaustion, and joy. Sometimes, it feels like we are riding an emotional roller coaster with little or no ability to control the speed or...
by Dorothy Greco | Sep 7, 2016 | Articles, Marriage & Family, Start Marriage Right
My husband and I both have strong opinions and strong wills. This has resulted in lots of conflicts and hurt feelings over our 25 years together. After we got married, it quickly became apparent that in order to sustain peace and stay connected, we had to hone the art...
by Dorothy Greco | Jan 29, 2015 | Blog, Marriage & Family, Start Marriage Right
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous, boastful, proud, rude, or irritable. I’m curious—does anyone actually loves like this because I don’t. The notion of being loved by someone who never gives up on us, never loses faith in us, always exudes hope and stands...
by Dorothy Greco | Dec 23, 2014 | Marriage & Family, Start Marriage Right
During church several weeks ago, I sat behind a husband and wife who never looked at each other during the entire ninety minute service. They seemed to be straining to prevent their bodies from touching. While I certainly can’t claim to understand what was going on...