Yours, Mine, Ours: Negotiating Needs in Marriage
Dr. Aryn Ziehnert
God created humans with yearning as part of our makeup. In a society that places premium value on independence, we dislike appearing vulnerable. While our nation’s history influences contemporary culture in this regard, there is great value in having a need. When we are self-aware enough to identify it, we can embrace our vulnerability as a gift. That allows us to live interdependently with others to give and receive the gift of mutual needs being met. Negotiating needs in marriage. We don’t need to have shame attached to having needs. God is the One who meets them all. Sometimes this is directly through our dependence on Him. Other times it...
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