4 Kinds of love

How would you describe being in love? The euphoric adrenaline-fuelled state of infatuation. You’re buzzing like a permanent caffeine-high with more energy than you know how to handle. At a moments notice you’d do anything just to be with the one who has captured your affections and elevated you to…

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A really short interview with Peter and Kay Goodchild

One great thing about life is that many people have “already done it” and have experience we can learn from. In this series I’ve asked people about key lessons they’ve learned. I hope it helps you have an even better marriage. A really short interview with Peter and Kay Goodchild…

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4 Powerful things to say to your wife

It’s vital you tell your wife you love her. Regularly. Don’t let it become empty; say it with words and actions that show you mean it. You may think that’s easier said than done. Well, actually it’s not so difficult. Here are some of the most powerful words you can…

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Killing me softly with his words

Image of pocket knife

Your words have incredible power; power to harm but, thankfully, to bring healing too. It was not the first time; her eyes showed the pain. His jokes, a razor-sharp knife, plunged deep into her soul. That moment, I saw it; nervous laughter, her life gone, she had died. I shifted…

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Love and peace

When there is love in marriage, there is harmony in the home;
when there is harmony in the home, there is contentment in the community;
when there is contentment in the community, there is prosperity in the nation;
when there is prosperity in the nation, there is peace in the world.

Chinese proverb

A better way than trading with your spouse

bank notes

Mankind has been trading since the beginning. It is a language we all understand. The rules are simple; give me what I want and in return I will give you something you want. The currency could be carrots, cash or cattle, but fail to deliver and I won’t pay you.…

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Recipe for a sound investment

I made soup today! We had guests for lunch and thought that a home-made leek and potato soup would be perfect for the occasion. When I say I made soup, I peeled the potatoes, stirred the pot a few times then used the blender to make it nice and smooth.…

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Are you living the dream?

Do you have plans? Is your future mapped out? Perhaps you’re a cynic decrying those with their 5- and 10-year plans? I was. Sure, I had dreams. Things I’d like to do. Maybe. Some day. Possibly… Ten years later they were still no closer to happening. I needed to change.…

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