by Susanne M. Alexander | Jun 5, 2017 | Communication, Marriage Preparation, Spirituality
I have done no postings to my blog in recent months for a variety of reasons. It has been a time of deep reflection about my life, service, and helping others. I have been: Responding to and re-balancing after the passing of my mother in October at age 90. Evaluating...
by Susanne M. Alexander | Feb 23, 2015 | Communication, Love and Intimacy, Marriage, Spirituality
Sacrifice is an essential element of a strong marriage. We give up the lesser important for the most important. I have been grappling with sacrifice for the last few weeks. In consultation and prayer we decided that my husband needed to work towards being...
by Susanne M. Alexander | Sep 16, 2014 | Communication, Family, Marriage, Spirituality
Every family has a different culture and ways of staying connected and unifying your family will be unique. My husband and I don’t have children at home, so our mornings generally begin quietly with each other. We usually pray and eat together and ensure we know how...
by Susanne M. Alexander | Apr 22, 2014 | Communication, Love and Intimacy, Marriage, Marriage Preparation
Women, have you ever noticed that when your man is focused, there is a lot he just does not see? Men, are you sometimes baffled why your woman is exasperated that you did not automatically know to do something? The problem is a phenomenon I call “obliviosity.” Women...