How to Avoid Locking Horns with Your Spouse
My wife and I sometimes get into fights when neither of us really wants to argue. I'm not even sure how it happens. We just find ourselves locking horns and then feeling bad about it later. Why can't
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You Always Bite the One You Love
Isnt it curious how in the midst of a nasty family argument we can shake out of the bad mood the instant the telephone rings or a neighbor knocks on the door?
Marriage & Parenting
Fight the Problem, Not Your Partner
When does being right become wrong?
Brenen Beeler and Morgan Beeler explain how striving to “win” an argument with your spouse can cause significant damage to your relationship. They remind us that coming out on top isn’t worth the harm it can do to your marriage.
This short but powerful conversation may prompt you to think twice before trying to prove a point—and help you start fighting for “us” instead.
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After the Fight Is Over
Almost all husbands and wives experience conflict from time to time, which is not necessarily unhealthy to their relationships. A verbal spat that stays within reasonable limits can open the windows a
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Marriage Without Fighting
Question: Dr. Dobson, do you think happily married husbands and wives should be able to live together without fighting?
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The Hidden Target of Sibling Rivalry Is You
It’s important to understand how kids think. Their conflict often becomes a way of manipulating parents. Quarreling and fighting provide an opportunity for both children to capture adult attention. It has been written, “Some children had rather be wanted for murder than not wanted at all.” Toward this end, a pair of obnoxious kids can tacitly agree to bug their parents until they get a response—even if it is an angry reaction.
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Iran, War, and the Islamic Messiah
Once again, military conflict is raging in the Middle East and the Holy Land. American and Israeli armed forces are in harm’s way, fighting the Islamic Republic of Iran. How should Christians react to the news?
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11 Marriage Killers You Need to Avoid
Question: Dr. Dobson, would you identify some of the major "marriage killers" that are most responsible for the high divorce rate that plagues today's families?
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Characteristics of Successful Marriages
Fulfilling the “until death do us part” portion of our vows seems romantic and exciting on the wedding day, but once the honeymoon is over and reality sets in, it takes on a deeper meaning. A lifelong marriage requires time and sacrifice to experience the Lord’s best. In this reel, Brenen and Morgan Beeler share the characteristics of couples who prioritize their marriage according to God’s Word and build lasting, successful relationships.
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Setting Up Reasonable Boundaries in the Home
Although conflicts are inevitable among siblings, it’s possible for parents to establish healthy boundaries for a more harmonious home life.
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Dr. James Dobson
Joe Waresak
Dr. Del Tackett
