EMERGING CHRISTIANS

This is a deep dive into the history of the wedding bouquet and the traditions that shape our thinking about marriage. What are the practical applications that can help marriages to thrive?

Let’s start with a look at the history of the bouquet. Did you know that wedding bouquets were seen as a method to ward off evil spirits from the union? Of course there is another tradition says that the person that catches the bouquet would be the next in line for marriage. This is where our discussion begins.

What you believe influences how you make choices in a relationship. In psychology we have two terms I would like to include in this discussion. They are internal and external locus of control. External locus of control is believing that things happen outside of your control. Internal locus of control is believing that nothing happens beyond your direct efforts. The reality is that a person may find themselves somewhere in the middle between what they can and cannot control. Understanding the difference can assist a person in navigating their expectations for what fosters a mutually sustainable relationship.

Don’t start a relationship with superstition. Start your relationship with reasonable expectations of your partner that are clarified through discussion and corresponding commitment. As easy as that sounds, sometimes there are cognitive distortions, defense mechanisms from prior experiences and other communication barriers that can impede the process of clarification. My relationship skill building class is designed to assist you in acquiring the skills that will help you to successfully nurture your relationship.

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We now offer evening and weekend classes to support you in various aspects of your life. Emerging Christians approaches life from a holistic perspective incorporating the values of faith, love, hope, and God's promises in accordance with practical family supports.​

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Do you have an unusually difficult time getting along with your partner? Like they just don't get you? Do you find more often than not that you are more involved in trying to appease your partner than enjoy them?
 
In this segment I am going to ask you some questions that I think are worth considering for the redirection and development of  a healthy relationship. They require your honesty. If you can relate to these kinds of experiences in your relationship then more importantly, what can you do to make your experiences better?  First things first, let's start with the questions...

The Questions...
1. Is your partner overly jealous?
2. Is your partner possessive?
3. Does your partner try to control your resources (money, transportation, access to phones)?
4. Does your partner try to control where you go?
5. Does your partner try to control who you talk too?
6. Does your partner try to monitor your conversations?  (continued - )

Ever wanted more from your relationship but you have been feeling like it has been a lost cause? Here are a few simple steps that might make a big difference in the quality of your relationship.  See this blog topic exclusively at www.emergingchristians.com .

Taking Him Back Or Letting Him Go:

​Girl please...taking him back is not the hardest thing a person has ever done in their lives. Aren't you ready to start living?
A man that is truly convinced of what he wants and is asking for you to walk beside him in life is different than a man begging for forgiveness because he was caught deviating and has alot to lose. Two different standards and two different ways to evaluate the heart's context.