Meg Gemelli
Meg Gemelli is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and the founder of theMakingofaMarriage.com. Along with polishing her Crossfit participation trophies, she can be found Pinterest-failing in the kitchen, glamping with the fam, or reading a great book oceanside. However flawed, she practices faith over fear every single day.
Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
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How to Renew the Joy in Your Marriage
Does commitment have to naturally become a drudge? Is it just something to be tolerated in the name of holy joy, despite our experiences of loneliness, betrayal, and disappointment?Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Husband
Wedding planning. Pinterest-inspired living spaces. Parenting hacks. Romantic vacations and date night suggestions. If there’s one thing that we can all agree on, it’s that we’ll never suffer a...Sunday, May 26, 2024
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The 10 Worst Fights You’ll Have in Marriage
Two years. That’s about the longest amount of time a couple has until the thrill of the new wears off. It’s not that there isn’t any attraction, but a person’s physiology changes, and being “in...Thursday, February 8, 2024
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4 Popular Fears about Marriage and How to Overcome Them
What fears or societal changes might be getting in the way of marriage, and what are those of us desiring to marry at some point supposed to do about it? Here are four of the biggest fears about...Monday, January 29, 2024
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5 Common Marriage Problems and How to Resolve Them
Farmers Insurance had it right when they said, “We know a thing or two, because we’ve seen a thing or two.” They have seen the best and worst of humanity. If you care to marvel at the weirdness of...Friday, May 19, 2023
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4 Indicators of Sexual Abuse within Marriage
“With its deeply personal nature, there are few crimes that devastate a victim like sexual assault. More than a trespass on the body, sexual abuse violates the mental, emotional, and psychological...Friday, April 1, 2022
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How to Assign Age-Appropriate Chores for a Happy Home
Chores and personal responsibilities are most successfully introduced when parents consider each child’s unique ability. Implementing new routines at home is a work in progress—trial and error.Monday, January 31, 2022
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"Married Sex Is Boring" and Other Myths
What does sexual commitment actually look like once we’ve been together for a while? Here are 3 myths about married sex that Christians sometimes believe, and the truth that sets us...Thursday, January 27, 2022
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Is It Possible to Be Addicted to a Person?
Can you be addicted to a person? People addiction: The practice of ignoring one’s personal needs, healthy boundaries, or God’s will. To interfere with somebody else’s natural growth and dependence...Monday, January 17, 2022
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8 Marriage Habits You Don't Want to Lose after Quarantine
“This too shall pass.” I have a love, hate relationship with that phrase, how about you?Will this crisis pass? Probably. Most do eventually come to an end, but it can be difficult to remember that...Friday, May 1, 2020
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What Is the Significance of the Phrase "Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs"?
This amazing phrase comes from 1 Corinthians 13:4-5. What does it really mean and how can we put it into practice?Monday, April 6, 2020
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When Your Child Tells You They're Gay
How a parent responds to this admission can shape their relationship with their child for years. It is in these trying times that the opportunity to show Christ's love is of utmost priority.Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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What Are You Teaching Your Kids by Your Unhealthy Marriage?
I’m curious… When was the last time you switched sides of the bed with your spouse? Or brushed your teeth in front of his or her sink on the double vanity? I suspect that few of us have...Monday, August 12, 2019
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10 Bad Pieces of Advice New Parents Have Heard But Shouldn’t Follow
Everybody seems to have an opinion for new parents. Soon, feats of superhuman compassion will be required of them—running on nothing more than a little sleep, a few kindly donated meals,...Monday, July 29, 2019
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6 Things Women In Ministry Wish Would Be Better Understood
“The angel spoke to the women, ‘There is nothing to fear here. I know you’re looking for Jesus, the One they nailed to the cross. He is not here. He was raised, just as He said. Come and look at...Thursday, May 23, 2019
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10 Scripture Verses to Encourage the Heart of the Working Mom
Women amaze me. The sheer amount of multitasking some of us do in a single day should send any human to her grave. Wake up. Pray. Shower. Dress and feed children, and pack backpacks. Work all day....Friday, May 3, 2019
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Why Men Must Speak Up about Sexual Assault
To give credit to the masculine worldview, the plight of the woman can be difficult to grasp. From biology and socialization to nuances in communication, our differences are obvious. Photo...Monday, October 22, 2018
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Sipping and Sinning: Are Moms Who Drink a New Kind of Parent?
Many would insist that drinking isn’t a sin. But for others, drinking has resulted the neglect of important responsibilities related to motherhood.Monday, October 8, 2018