Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and reason with emotions. It involves being aware of your own feelings and those of others and using that awareness to guide your thinking and actions. Developing strong emotional intelligence is just as important for Christians as it is for anyone else.The Bible has a [...]
According to marriage experts, "heart talk" is a crucial form of deep, emotional communication that helps build intimacy and connection between a husband and wife. It involves openly sharing your innermost thoughts, feelings, desires, and struggles with your spouse in a spirit of love and vulnerability. The Bible emphasizes the importance of grace-filled, honest communication [...]
Conflict is an inevitable part of any marriage, even for Christian couples. While disagreements and differing perspectives are normal, how spouses handle conflict can either strengthen or strain their relationship. Unfortunately, many Christian couples make common mistakes when dealing with marital conflicts that can hinder resolution and damage their unity. An introduction that effectively sets [...]
Radical honesty is a key ingredient for building exceptional relationships, but it's a nuanced concept that is frequently misunderstood. While authenticity and open communication are vital, radical honesty requires wisdom, empathy and emotional intelligence to implement effectively. This introduction explores the potential benefits and drawbacks of radical honesty in relationships, as well as strategies for [...]
Emotional self-regulation is the ability to manage and control our emotions in healthy ways. It involves being aware of our feelings, understanding where they come from, and having strategies to handle intense emotions without becoming overwhelmed. Emotional regulation is a key skill for mental health, relationships, and overall wellbeing. The Importance of Emotional Self-Regulation Being [...]
God’s Word says that conflict with another person starts in your heart. When selfish desires are not checked, you try to get your own way, which leads to resistance on the other person’s part. What causes fights and arguments among you? They come from your selfish desires that fight to control you. You want what [...]
What is emotional baggage? In simple terms, it is unresolved emotional issues from the past. For some, emotional baggage goes back to childhood. For others, it may be of a more recent origin. The primary characteristic of most emotional baggage is that it involves some type of abuse and/or trauma. Because these painful experience(s) have [...]
Type A personalities are known for their ambition, perfectionism, competitiveness, and go-getter attitudes. Yet, research shows they can often struggle with stress and anxiety, aggressive communication, and relationship troubles. Use these 7 actionable tips to optimize your Type A personality so you can be unstoppable at work while maintaining balance in your personal life. What [...]
Signs of an Authoritarian Parent: “It’s my way or the highway” It’s characterized by rigid rules and high demands. Authoritarian parents have high standards and can be highly critical when those standards aren’t met. They also tend to offer less emotional warmth compared to authoritative parents. You have little patience for misbehavior Authoritarian parents don’t [...]
Breaking free from porn addiction requires commitment — to yourself and to the process. But in the heat of temptation, we need more than just resolve. We need spiritual tools and practices that will work to not only choose well in the moment, but to retrain our brains. We don’t want to simply repress feelings [...]
