As we’ve said previously, boundaries help to protect relationships. Setting healthy boundaries keeps balance in the relationship and provides protection for the individuals through safety in the relationship (Echo-Hawk, 2006). According to Eldemire, “Boundaries are unique for every individual. …
Grounding
The terms grounding and centering are sometimes used interchangeably. When a distinction is made, centering usually refers to our state of mind (mental and physical), while grounding refers to our connection to the earth. The term earthing is also used for grounding. We might call someone who is …
Self Identity
We have written about the three identities in a marriage, and about the need to keep all three going, and growing. Since the wife is the partner most likely to “lose” herself in the marriage, let’s dig a little deeper into the importance of her (and his) individual identity. A worthwhile read is …
Then and Now
After marrying, you may begin to wonder about the person you were before marriage. Is that person still valuable? In fact, where is that person? Have you lost track of her? What was it like when you were first attracted to your husband? Undoubtedly something about him piqued your interest. That …
Identities in Marriage
Yes, you read that right – “identities”. Not just because we all have multiple facets of our identity, but also because marriage involves three—or four—identities. Each person brings an individual identity into the marriage, and those identities become part of “us”—the couple, and then possibly the …