Dr. David B. Hawkins

• Working Together Tearing Down Walls
  It is common for couples to agree that they want to rid their relationship of resentment, increase communication and learn to effectively manage conflict. But, it takes two!
  Friday, November 24, 2017
• Why Commitment is Mandatory for Marriage
  Love, trust, compassion and grace are all critical, but commitment is mandatory for a loving relationship.
  Tuesday, September 12, 2017
• When it Feels Like You Always Have to be Sorry for Something
  Offering an apology for wounds you have committed can be tricky business. There are times when it may seem like nothing you say is good enough to receive forgiveness.
  Tuesday, September 5, 2017
• Why You Can't Ignore the Truth in Marriage
  While it is so tempting to embrace magical thinking, it is overly hopeful and lacks the grounding necessary to really face problems and solve them.
  Tuesday, August 15, 2017
• If the Truth Hurts Should You Tell It?
  Our words have the power to hurt and wound or heal others. Scripture is replete with admonitions to be extremely careful with our speech.
  Tuesday, August 1, 2017
• When You Want Your Spouse to Come Back Home
  Remember, your mate probably feels unsafe and hence they push away from you. Be soft and safe and ready to listen and change.
  Monday, July 24, 2017
• 5 Ways to Start a Love Contest with Your Spouse
  My wife and I have a “contest” going between us. Please understand that we are not keeping score and the “winner” never gloats.
  Tuesday, July 18, 2017
• Smile
  Wednesday, July 5, 2017
• When One Spouse Has All the Power
  Power is not a bad thing. It is when power is used to gain and maintain control over a victim for abusive purposes that the problem occurs.
  Monday, June 19, 2017
• Give Generously
  Friday, June 16, 2017
• 5 Steps to Reset after a Marriage Meltdown
  I wish all of us experienced day in, day out marital bliss. I wish the wild-eyed, early days of courting would last forever. But, alas, they do not.
  Tuesday, May 30, 2017
• When Your Marriage Is Hidden under Layers of Resentment
  Two people who hurt each other and then grew more distant because of that hurt. Two people who once loved each other but who now only felt resentment.
  Tuesday, May 23, 2017
• 3 Must-Use Strategies to Avoid a Fight
  These three strategies will not only help you avoid a fight, but will help you live happily together.
  Tuesday, May 2, 2017
• 7 Things Your Desperate Wife Wants You to Know
  God does not honor the abusive man and that she is to be treated always with dignity and honor. I’m certain her responses are cries for help
  Tuesday, April 25, 2017
• What to Do When You See Abuse around You
  Katherine was being made the scapegoat for her husband’s abusive behavior. Many are routinely scapegoated—bearing blame they don't deserve.
  Tuesday, April 11, 2017
• How to Tell if Your Spouse Has Really Changed
  We cannot determine what must be changed without assessing the impact of the damage done to us.
  Tuesday, March 28, 2017
• When You Don't Think Your Spouse Can Change
  We cannot simply wish to change; we must be determined to change and know exactly what it is that must be changed.
  Tuesday, March 21, 2017
• How to Listen to Your Spouse When You're Upset
  Setting aside our reaction in order to fully listen to our mate is a challenge, but necessary and critically important.
  Monday, March 13, 2017