There is a special kind of confusion that happens when people tell you to be a “respectful” husband or wife, but the way they define respect slowly shrinks your voice, […]
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The United Front Conversation: Exactly What to Say
You know you and your spouse need to stand together. You have talked about boundaries.>You have talked about culture.>You have talked about how draining it is when family, money, or […]
The United Front: The Missing Skill in Cross-Cultural Christian Marriage
You can love Jesus.You can love each other.You can even love each other’s cultures. And still feel like your marriage is being torn down in slow motion by family pressure, […]
Parenting Across Cultures: Who Gets a Vote?
If you and your spouse come from different cultures, parenting is probably the place where the differences show up the loudest. One side grew up with strict discipline and big […]
“Respect” vs Control: How to Tell the Difference
If you grew up in a culture that talks a lot about respect, you probably know this line very well: “You must respect your elders.” “A good wife respects her […]