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My mother taught me never to depend on a man, and that failed me

My mother taught me never to depend on a man, and that failed me -- Kat Feeney -- Brisbane Times Kat Feeney writes: "I gave up my sleep to give the baby hers. I wiped up vomit with one hand...

Posted by Michael Bates on January 7, 2023 1:25 PM

WALSH: The Most Effective Way To Destroy Your Husband, Ruin Your Marriage, And Encourage Infidelity | Daily Wire

WALSH: The Most Effective Way To Destroy Your Husband, Ruin Your Marriage, And Encourage Infidelity | Daily Wire "A wife who belittles her husband, cuts him down, nitpicks him relentlessly, holds her affection -- both physical and emotional -- as...

Posted by Michael Bates on December 15, 2017 2:00 AM

How My Parents' Divorce Ruined Our Holidays And Family Life Forever

How My Parents' Divorce Ruined Our Holidays And Family Life Forever From an anonymous author: "Navigating a divorced family was and is like walking through a field of landmines. I was supposed to call my stepdad Dad but by his...

Posted by Michael Bates on December 15, 2017 1:25 AM

7 totally mean things women do to men - Grumpy Sloth

7 totally mean things women do to men - Grumpy Sloth "Scolding him in public, telling him what he ought to be doing, complaining about him on social media like he's a naughty dog -- these are all ways of...

Posted by Michael Bates on November 8, 2017 3:15 PM

Family Life: Anniversary Gifts

Family Life: Anniversary Gifts Family Life, a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ, offers some creative ideas for the traditional gifts for each anniversary....

Posted by Michael Bates on October 5, 2016 12:43 AM

I Wasn't Treating My Husband Fairly, And It Wasn't Fair

I Wasn't Treating My Husband Fairly, And It Wasn't Fair "What this constant nagging and harping does is send a message to our husbands that says 'we don't respect you. We don't think you're smart enough to do things right....

Posted by Michael Bates on January 26, 2015 10:53 AM

WORLD | Marriage and millennials | Amy Henry | July 11, 2014

WORLD | Marriage and millennials | Amy Henry | July 11, 2014 Amy Henry reflects on her 25th wedding anniversary and what she'd say to the generation that sees no point in marriage. "One advantage of marriage is that, when...

Posted by Michael Bates on July 11, 2014 5:50 PM

Your husband doesn't have to earn your respect | The Matt Walsh Blog

Your husband doesn't have to earn your respect | The Matt Walsh Blog "Often, people will say that a husband should only be respected if he 'earns' it. This attitude is precisely the problem. A wife ought to respect her...

Posted by Michael Bates on February 23, 2014 1:20 AM

What is Marriage? The Future of Marriage

Heritage Foundation: What is Marriage? The Future of Marriage A long but thorough and comprehensive policy analysis by Ryan T. Anderson: "Marriage: What It Is, Why It Matters, and the Consequences of Redefining It." Here is the abstract: "Marriage is...

Posted by Michael Bates on October 1, 2013 6:13 PM

Wedding Planning Is Killing Me: Probably the best marriage advice I've ever heard

Wedding Planning Is Killing Me: Probably the best marriage advice I've ever heard Karol is getting married today. She got some advice from the cabbie who picked her up after she picked up her wedding dress....

Posted by Michael Bates on April 6, 2009 12:57 PM