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Is You Hearing or Is You Listening to Your Spouse?

July 12, 2016 By bloglifeofarealwife

Is you hearing or is you listening to your spouse? Is there a difference between the two? Yes, a big difference. Think back to the last argument you had with your spouse, if you’re anything like me, I’m sure you’ve said the infamous words, “I HEAR YOU!” Of course, this means just that, I hear […]

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Fragile…Handle With Care

March 27, 2016 By Real Wife

The door bell rings and the FedEx delivery guy brings you a package labeled, “Fragile…Handle With Care.” As you sign for the package, you gently take the box from the FedEx guy, place the box on the table, and proceed to open the box anxiously, yet excitedly, anticipating the box’s contents. from Getty Images When […]

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To Nag or Not To Nag?…That is the Question

December 6, 2015 By Real Wife

As we approached home, I reflected upon what our counselor advised me to do, shut up and pray (Take the Muzzle Off Your Man). She even led me to a scripture, Proverbs 27:15-16, A quarrelsome wife is as annoying as constant dripping on a rainy day. Stopping her complaints is like trying to stop the wind or […]

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5 Reasons to Make Your Spouse Your Study Buddy

August 2, 2015 By bloglifeofarealwife

At some point in life we must study to show ourselves approved. We are taught as early as Pre K the importance of studying. We eventually learn that in order to be successful at our endeavors we must study to pass tests. Even after passing tests, we continue growth through some type of professional development. […]

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Take the Muzzle Off Your Man

July 18, 2015 By bloglifeofarealwife

The most significant words my spiritual marriage counselor shared with me were … “Shut Up!” My immediate thought was “shut up?!” But he’s not right! Do you hear what he’s saying? His thinking is ALL wrong!! But at this point I was willing to take the advice because we had hit the bottom.All Posts So […]

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Inmate to You, Husband to Me

July 17, 2015 By bloglifeofarealwife

There are several types of “non-traditional” relationships that take place today. Every time I think I’ve heard it all, I learn of something new. Yes, some shock me but who am I to judge when my husband and I are a part of the “non-traditional” crew. I’m sure our relationship shocks people as well. I […]