The official newsletter of Marriage Partnership magazine
Thursday, April 17, 2008
We've heard the jokes and stereotypes, mostly of the "men are from Mars, women are from Venus" variety: If you put a woman behind the wheel of a car, you're taking your life into your hands, plus gaining a lesson in on-the-road makeup application; if you give a man the driving responsibilities, you'll be lost for hours without asking for directions. And that's not even considering the countless riffs on male and female backseat-drivers.
In all honesty, few things demonstrate the differences between genders, or between husband and wife, as much as some time in the car. For Melodee Helms, this revelatory time with her husband initially took place on a cross-country road trip. In the twenty years since, she's realized the way they vary behind the wheel indicates their off-road personality traits and communication tendencies. And as a result, she's learned to celebrate those differences and enjoy the marriage journey.
- You may think that since your anniversary only rolls around once a year, there's no need to celebrate your marriage on the other 364 days. But what if you could honor your spouse on a more consistent basis? Here are one husband's tips for year-round anniversary fun.
- Marriage isn't a joyride; there are always unexpected bumps in the road. For Gene and Carol Kent, major difficulty arose when their grown son was arrested for murder. Keep reading for an account of their extreme commitment to marriage, even when tested to the limit.
Take a few minutes to stop by MarriagePartnership.com for more articles and tips to refuel you. May you grow closer to your spouse as you jointly navigate life's twists and turns.
Blessings,
Elizabeth Diffin
for Marriage Partnership
To reply to this newsletter: marriage@christianitytoday.com
advertisement
 COMMUNICATION
He Drives Me Crazy
Marriage lessons from the road.
by Melodee Helms
After our wedding 20 years ago, my husband, Alvin, and I loaded our meager belongings into a 5'x8' U-Haul trailer. Instead of sunbathing on Tahiti's black sand beaches, we honeymooned our way cross-country from Washington to graduate school in Connecticut.
More …
ROMANCE / HUMOR & FUN
Twelve Dates
A fun way to celebrate your anniversary all year long.
by Mike Vander Klipp
PROFILES / HELP & HEALING / EMOTIONS
Portrait of a Marriage: When a Son Kills
Gene and Carol Kent had a loving family, strong faith, and a great marriage. One gunshot changed everything.
by Ginger Kolbaba
 Love Talk, DVD Curriculum
In this 6-session curriculum, experts Les and Leslie Parrott help you improve the single most important factor for a successful marriage: communication. |
 Fighting For Your Prodigal Child
Written by a parent of a prodigal, this course from ChristianBibleStudies.com helps parents gain practical skills, encouragement, and biblical insight. |
Show Him the Love
You've heard of Mother's Day, Father's Day, and even Grandparents' Day. But did you know there's a Husband Appreciation Day? The third Saturday of April (this year, April 19) has been designated a day for wives to reflect on the various ways their spouse enriches their lives.
Some ways to show your appreciation:
- Bring him his favorite breakfast in bed
- Treat him to a day of fun (movies, mini-golf, hiking)
- Take over some items from his "to-do" list
- Dine at his favorite restaurant
Still stumped? Ask him, "If you were crowned king for a day, what would your perfect day look like?" (Warning: Be prepared to make it happen!)
Marriage Connection
Delivered free via e-mail to subscribers every other week. We encourage you to distribute this newsletter freely and ask only that you not change its contents.
Copyright ©Thursday, April 17, 2008 ChristianityToday.com, Christianity Today International
465 Gundersen Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188
All rights reserved.
|
Who is usually responsible for driving in your family?
- Husband
- Wife
- It's split evenly
- Whatever is most convenient
- Whoever primarily drives that car
- Other
Vote here, and see how your answer compares to others'.
|
How long have you been married?
- 10-25 years: 36%
- More than 25 years: 21%
- 1-5 years: 19%
- 5-10 years: 17%
- Less than 1 year: 8%
Total votes: 1110
|
|
If this page is not displaying correctly, please click here. 
Before You Plan Your Wedding, Plan Your Marriage
I Love You More, DVD and Leader's Guide
