The reality of marriage today is pretty complex and it can be full of disappointments. All too often we hear of it leading to marriage breakdown – but it doesn’t have to. Working on yourself and your relationship can be the highlight of your life! Laying a solid foundation in…
Have you begun to think you’re married to the wrong person? It’s nothing personal…it’s just that you can’t get on because you’re simply incompatible… right? Tune in for our special 6-minute podcast called, “The Compatibility Myth” on Family.ie to find out why incompatible does NOT mean you’re doomed to an…
The central message to this radio is series is that although both husbands and wives need love and respect for one another, for marriages to thrive there is a need for more love from husbands and more respect from wives . If this is in play and properly understood, as there are…
In some cultures, “love” has never been a pre-requisite for “arranged marriages.” But in modern-day Ireland, more and more unmarried couples are living together, sharing expenses, and rearing children before marriage—or outside of marriage entirely. So does it really make any difference? Listen to our special podcast as Vincent Hughes, Stephen Cardy…
Things are going grand… But eventually, (maybe unexpectedly),“life happens!” Jobs are lost…finances are stretched…loved ones get sick–or die. The list goes on and on. So, how can you and your spouse stick together—when the stressors of life threaten to “pull you apart?” Our own Stephen Cardy & Heather Walsh talked about that…
In any marriage or relationship, conflict is sometimes unavoidable. The question is, what does it mean to “fight fair?” Conflict is never fun; but it doesn’t have to be destructive! Stephen Cardy & Heather Walsh talked with Vincent Hughes, and with some insight from Dr.Gary Chapman—they’ll help us discover: What does it mean…
If you’re seeing “red-flags” in a person before marriage; it’s probably for a good reason. Most people get “cold feet” at some stage because it is a big decision! So, get good counsel. Heed the warning signs. And learn from the good—and bad–examples of others. Vincent Hughes, along with our own Stephen…
We can all relate to the fairy tales that tell of two strangers who see each other across a crowded room. In a moment, they catch each others’ gaze. Cupid shoots his arrow. The unseen “tractor beam” draws them to each other. They don’t have to say a word. They…
The strength of any fabric—from the sheerest muslins to the sturdiest upholstery—is its pattern of tightly woven threads. Similarly, the social institution of marriage is a pattern that strengthens the fabric of families, churches, communities and countries. The words social institution may seem like an academic way to describe what we often…
