Difficult Marriage

When you said, “I do”, you entered marriage with high hopes, dreaming it would be supremely happy. You never intended for it to be miserable. Millions of couples are struggling in desperate marriages. But the story doesn’t have to end there. Dr. Gary Chapman writes, “I believe that in every troubled marriage, one or both partners can take positive steps that have the potential for changing the emotional climate in their marriage.”

We attempt or avoid difficult conversations every day—whether dealing with an underperforming employee, disagreeing with a spouse, or negotiating with a client. From the Harvard Negotiation Project, the organization that brought you Getting to Yes, Difficult Conversations provides a step-by-step approach to having those tough conversations with less stress and more success.

Most of us know someone who, for whatever reason, always seems to cause problems, irritate others, or incite conflict. Often, these people are a part of our daily lives. The truth is that these trouble makers haven't necessarily asked to be this way. Sometimes we need to learn new approaches to deal with people who are harder to get along with or love.

Surviving in a Difficult Christian Marriage: Questions & Suggestions is my attempt to help women navigate the very challenging life that comes with finding yourself in a marriage that is not simply disappointing but painful on a daily basis.

Meet 11-year-old Dara Palmer. She loves dancing and dreams of being a world-famous actress, which means she has to get the main part in the school play. When she doesn't get any part at all, Dara begins to wonder whether it's because of her looks rather than her acting skills. But Dara has big ideas and is determined not to let prejudice stop her from being in the spotlight.

Join the millions who have learned how to take control of their lives by setting healthy boundaries with their spouses, children, friends, parents, co-workers, and even themselves—in order to live life to the fullest. In Boundaries, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend share the lessons they've learned in their years of practicing psychology and studying the patterns and practices that support clear biblical boundaries. You'll learn the ins and outs of setting the boundaries that will transform your daily life.

Elizabeth Earnshaw is here to help. The renowned Gottman therapist, founder of A Better Life Therapy, and influential Instagram therapist behind @lizlistens has helped to transform countless relationships. With I Want This to Work, she presents for today’s generation the most effective and proven steps for relationship success.

How do you learn to trust again? Rachel and West have been married for a long time. Rachel has never suspected any wrongdoing from her spouse in the past until one day everything she knows to be true comes crumbling down around her feet. West has a secret he’s been hiding for a long time... When your life goes in a direction that you didn't see coming, how do you react? Do you try to control what happens or do you turn to God? Most people struggle to trust God when they can't understand what's happening. Faith isn't about knowing what will happen, but knowing who God is in the person of ...

When a city cop meets a curvy mountain girl… Ava Dawson has always been comfortable with her quiet life in the small mountain town she calls home. Running her little bookstore, she’s content hiding behind her books and avoiding the risk of heartbreak—especially with her curvy figure that too many men have made her feel insecure about. But when big-city cop Ryan Callahan rolls into town, all of her carefully built walls start to crumble. Ryan came to the mountains to escape the chaos of the city and clear his head. He didn’t expect to find himself captivated by Ava—the beautiful, ...

He got a lot more than what he signed up for... Colton Westbrook never thought he’d find himself in this position. At forty, the once-thriving cowboy is struggling to keep his family ranch afloat after his father’s death. The weight of responsibility presses on him, and the crushing loneliness only makes it worse. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Colton takes a bold step—he signs up for a mail-order bride service. It’s not about love, it’s about survival. Across the country, Samantha "Sam" Davis is trying to rebuild her life after losing her father in a tragic ...

Dive into a transformative guide that navigates the complexities of managing challenging relationships through a lens of faith and grace. "Managing a Difficult Spouse in a Godly Way" is an insightful manuscript that delves into the intricacies of dealing with a challenging partner, offering profound wisdom and practical solutions rooted in divine principles. Explore the nuanced behaviors/characteristics that define a difficult spouse. From poor communication and lack of empathy to stubbornness and criticism, uncover the layers that strain relationships and hinder understanding.

Floss's parents are divorced, and she divides up her week, spending five days with her mum, her new step-dad and her baby half-brother. The other two days Floss spends with her dad, helping him to run his greasy spoon cafe. But their simple arrangement is thrown into disarray when Floss's mum decides to move to Australia. Making the difficult decision to stay at home, Floss moves in permanently with her dad and they muddle along happily together, surviving on chip butties and enjoying visits to the local funfair.

Felicity Debenham was never a thief, she was a companion, not a lady for hire. But accused of one and forced to seek employment as the other, she finds herself on a journey from London to Derbyshire in the dark winter days before Christmas. Felicity is brought to a near deserted stately home to comfort its invalid master, and cheer his household and his loyal best friend. A death, a hasty marriage, and a fugitive journey will combine to change her life forever.

Sometimes in life when a person needs some help, it may be for a minor issue we feel a friend or a family member can handle, or a major problem requiring the help of a higher power. Whatever the life challenges, God can address them all. When we turn to God for help or guidance, we need to know what to say and how to say it. In this book of Daily Prayers, you will find a prayer solution to your problem. Prayers provided, including prayers for such things as protection, healing, repentance, and guidance. It will open your mind to receive God’s intervention and have a glorious victory ...

Eleven-year-old Isabella’s parents are divorced, so she has to switch lives every week: One week she’s Isabella with her dad, his girlfriend Anastasia, and her son, Darren, living in a fancy house where they are one of the only black families in the neighborhood. The next week she’s Izzy with her mom and her boyfriend, John-Mark, in a small, not-so-fancy house that she loves. Because of this, Isabella has always felt pulled between two worlds. And now that her parents are divorced, it seems their fights are even worse, and they’re always about her.

This audiobook will examine the various causes for divorce and how to cope when you or someone close is going through a divorce as well as recovering from a broken marriage.

What is a Christian husband's role in marriage? This short book provides practical answers to the above question. It’s so clear today that the devil has increased his operation against marriages, especially Christian marriages. The rate of divorce, even among Christians, is a great pointer to this unfortunate fact.

Alice is angry at having to move to Rainbow, Georgia - a too small, too hot, dried-up place she's sure will never feel like home. Then she gets put in charge of walking her elderly neighbor's dog. But Clarence won't budge without Miss Millie, so Alice and Miss Millie walk him together. Strolling with Clarence and Miss Millie quickly becomes the highlight of Alice's day and opens her eyes to all sorts of new things to marvel over.

This manuscript provides a roadmap for emotional recovery, practical steps for rebuilding self-worth, and establishing healthy boundaries for a life rooted in faith and resilience. "Managing a Difficult Spouse in a Godly Way" is a beacon of hope and guidance, offering a profound understanding of navigating challenging relationships while upholding the virtues of faith, compassion, and grace. Embark on a journey of healing and transformation, embracing faith-centered approaches to manage difficult relationships with wisdom and strength.

“Living through Divorce as a Christian Woman” is a guidebook that answers real questions that I have been asked with honest suggestions from a woman who has walked the hard road. I don’t claim to have all the answers but you will find authentic help and hope to lead you along the way.