Amy Van Veen

Author -- 10 posts
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How to Survive Vacation with Your In-laws

A weekend trip to a cute, seaside town could almost be described as idyllic for Tim* and Heather*. Who doesn’t want a chance...

Resource Adults
7 Things to Remember When Your In-laws Can't Let Go

"My husband always stops by his mom’s house on the way home." "My wife still asks her father for advice instead of asking me."...

Resource Dating
5 Tips For Doing Devotions as a Couple

As Christians, we know the value of daily devotions. We see great men and women of God who set aside time every morning to...

Resource Married
Highly Sensitive Spouses: What You Need to Know

When Sam and Annie* were first married, they quickly learned that neither of them did well with conflict. By the end of an...

Resource Married
Disappointing, Difficult and Destructive Marriages: What’s the Difference?

From the beginning of their relationship, Jane and Simon felt as though they were soul mates, complementing one another in...

Resource Married
Married with Friends: Why Couples Need Community

"I think when people first get married, it’s a natural process to turn towards each other and tune out the rest of life," says...

Resource Married
Engaging Your Quiet Spouse in Deeper Conversations

When asked if Heather* ever struggles getting her husband, Tim*, to open up and talk, Heather responded with a speedy, “Oh...

Resource Married
First Steps to Financial Freedom as a Couple

The fact that money is a major stressor in marriage is not news. The way we spend and save can be a black or white issue for...

Resource Grandparents
How to Protect Your Marriage When Your Child's Marriage Falters

For a few years, John and Joan* had seen the warning signs. Short tempers had turned into silent stand-offs which had...

Resource Married
8 Truths to Hold On To in a Destructive Marriage

When Mary* asks her husband about his late nights and questionable finances, she's continually told she's overreacting, she's...