Category Archives: Family needs

“Where did I go wrong?” This question tormented Michael, * from South Africa. As hard as he had tried to be a good father, every time he thought about his wayward 19-year-old son, he wondered if he could have been a better parent. In contrast, Terry, who lives in Spain, seems to have succeeded as a father.Continue reading “How to Be a Good Father”

Dealing With Differences THE CHALLENGE You enjoy sports; your spouse would rather read. You are meticulous and efficient; your spouse is quite disorganized. You love to socialize; your spouse prefers privacy. ‘We just aren’t compatible!’ you tell yourself. ‘Why didn’t we notice that when we were dating?’ Likely you did notice it, at least to a degree.Continue reading “HELP FOR THE FAMILY | MARRIAGE”

Surviving the First Year of Marriage He says: “I am surprised to find that my wife and I are so different! For example, I like to get up early, but she likes to stay up late. As for her changes of mood, those baffle me! And another thing​—when I cook, she becomes so critical, especially ofContinue reading “Keys to Family Happiness”

“The one who created them from the beginning made them male and female.”—Matthew 19:4 Jehovah * God performed the first marriage. The Bible tells us that he made the first woman and “brought her to the man.” Adam was so happy that he said: “This is at last bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh.”Continue reading “Look to God for a Happy Marriage”

 Treating Your Mate With Respect Will * says: “When Rachel is upset, she cries for a long time. If we sit down to talk, she gets irritable or even gives me the silent treatment. Nothing seems to work. I feel like giving up.” Rachel says: “When Will came home, I was crying. I tried to explain why I wasContinue reading “Keys to Family Happiness”

THE CHALLENGE The husband says: “When we got married, my wife and I had different views on what it meant to show respect. Not that one view was right and the other was wrong—they were just different. I often felt that my wife should have been more respectful in the way she spoke to me.” TheContinue reading “HELP FOR THE FAMILY | MARRIAGE”

How to Develop Patience “The patience of a husband and wife is tested every day. Patience may not seem to be a big issue when you’re single, but it’s crucial to the success of a marriage.”—John.  Why do you need patience?  How can you show patience?  “Patience is fundamental” Why do you need patience? MarriageContinue reading “Help for the Family”