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The Honeymoon Stage Is Over—Does This Mean Our Marriage Is, Too? Ask Joy.

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Hi Joy,

My husband and I have been married for three years and love each other very much, but it really bothers me when people talk up the honeymoon stage. I feel like our marriage has been difficult ever since day one and not only is the honeymoon stage over, it never really began. We feel like we got gypped. 

Is this normal?

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How Do I Confront My Friends—Or Not? Ask Joy

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 Hi Joy,

More than anything, I want to have authentic relationships with my friends—I want us to see us challenge each other to become better men. I’ve watched enough of my friends sit in the same state of not wanting to change. So, how can I speak man-to-man to challenge these guys who seem slightly apathetic? Read more

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Sex, Lies, and Conversation: Deborah Tannen – Formal Lunch

Sex, Lies, and Conversation

I remember first reading Deborah Tannen’s research in college. It opened my eyes to many of the incredible strengths—and therefore weaknesses—we as human beings have when it comes to communication and understanding each other.

So much of the gender differences she highlighted were things I could see in many of my male peers and in the couples that I would watch (in a creepy way, of course). Read more

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My Married Friends Have Abandoned Me: Ask Joy

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Hi Joy,

I’m writing in response to the Ask Joy video you and Stephanie made about transitioning into new seasons of friendships as a newly married person. Well, I’m having the opposite problem.

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6

Married and Mourning the Loss of Community: Ask Joy

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Hi Joy,

I’ve recently gotten engaged to a man I met online. My fiancé lives and runs his own start-up in San Diego, and when we get married I’ll be moving from my home in Los Angeles to be with him. Read more

10

I Don’t Love You Anymore: What Happened? Ask Joy

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Hey Joy,

I just got out of a pretty serious relationship. My boyfriend and I had been dating for a while, even both saying, “I love you”—until one day he came to me and said, “I don’t love you anymore.” I haven’t heard from him since. Read more

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PMS: Is There Hope for Men? Ask Joy

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Hey Joy,

I’m 22 and have my first girlfriend. She’s pretty amazing—except once a month, she has severe PMS that causes her to go a little cuckoo. I didn’t grow up with sisters or any close girlfriends, so I don’t have any experience handling these swings—it’s the core of our conflicts, and I don’t know what to do anymore. My girlfriend recognizes this issue, and doesn’t want to be this way, but she just has these severe symptoms.

This is going to keep happening every single month. What can I do? Is there hope?

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How to Approach an Irrational Man? Ask Joy

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My best friend currently lives in another state. We’re both married, and though we’ve visited and have done stuff as couples, my best friend wants me to come visit for some “girl time.” When I asked my husband if I could go, he flipped out and shut down, saying, “You want to go without me? Fine. Go right now.” 

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8

Love and Respect: Loyalty Sealed the Deal

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Hey friendlings!

Today I’m comin’ at you from the sunny suburbs because finally, finally, I got visitation rights to see Walter, my long-lost dog love. Unfortunately, he won’t stop hiding under the table.

I think that means he missed me. Read more

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Valentine’s Day 2014: First Date, First Book, and a GIVEAWAY!

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Happy Valentine’s Day, Everyone!

In case you missed it yesterday, my friend, Justin, and I shared a (slightly cloudy) memory of my first date. Let’s just say it didn’t exactly go as planned.

So today on the “holiday of love,” may all your dates be filled with free ice cream, gold charms, and Oscar-worthy films that don’t result in door slamming! (And a whole lot more Love and Respect than 16 year-olds know how to give.)

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Sweet 16 Pity Date: Two Versions

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My sister-in-law recently told me that there are three sides to every story:

1. Theirs.
2. Ours.
3. What actually happened.

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Is Interracial Dating Okay? Ask Joy.

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Hey Joy,

Two questions:

1. When you want to laugh and have fun, who comes to mind first?

2. What are your thoughts on interracial relationships? Read more

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Formal Lunch: Emotional Connections Last Forever

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One of the side effects to the delay or absence of marriage in our culture is that many of us have had strong connections with people who we didn’t end up with forever. (This is by no means a bad thing if we choose to treat the people we date well.)

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Illumination Guest: Esther Havens – Illumination Around the World

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Esther is a humanitarian photographer. What does that mean? Well in my words, it means she puts people above getting the best shot. With every client, Esther will build a relationship, validate a person’s significance, and hear their story before she works on the best lighting or angle.

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Ask Joy: Everything I Do, I Do For Women!

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Ask Joy

Hi Joy,

I have a question about the delineation between dependence and assistance. For me, I have always done better when I have a romantic relationship to motivate (inspire?) me to do better.

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Online “Comments” — Helpful or Hurtful?

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Hey Friends,

On Sunday morning I got a less than ideal comment on one of my blog posts. In response, I’ve decided to scrap today’s post and instead share something that I’ve actually been thinking about for the past 5 years.

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Jennie Allen and the Dreamers: Restless, IF:Gathering, and a GIVEAWAY

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This one goes out to all my ladies!

(Guys, it’s okay. You can stay or skip down to the bottom for the chance to win a rad read.)

I want to talk to you about my friend, Jennie Allen. She’s a writer, speaker, teacher, and most importantly, a dreamer. And lately, her dreams have been coming true. Read more

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One Word 365: Kindness and Heel Kicks

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Things that matter and make a difference rarely happen overnight.  

Whether it’s our dream to start a movement or our desire to fix a character flaw, it takes plotting, planning, prayer, sweat, sometimes tears…and then you actually have to DO.

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11

New Year Resolution FAILS and Why I Won’t Make It as a Food Blogger

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How many of you made a New Year’s resolution?

How many of you have already broken those resolutions?

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Eric Metaxas Official Late Night Show: Special Guest Joy Eggerichs

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If you’ve been perusing the site at all lately, you’ll know that I’ve got some fun things going on. Between the launch of The Illumination Project, my upcoming book (aptly named Permanent Vertigo), a few upcoming events, and the general Love and Respect Now & Love and Respect ministries, I’m having a blast. (Heart palpitations.)

But I think I could clear a few things up…

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Ask Joy: Chill Out, Richard!

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Question 

Joy,

I’ve got a bit of a situation—I’ve gone out on several dates with someone, but I’m essentially just not attracted to them for a few reasons. How do I tell them nicely? Especially when they are so into me? Do people want to hear the truth? I am not sure I know how to let this person down gracefully AND to the point that they understand it is a no-go.

—Beth

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Ask Joy: Humble Arrogance and Staying Away from Girls

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Welcome to 2014!

14 is my favorite number so I’m thinking there’s gonna be a lot of…I don’t know what, but I’m just happy about 14 representing.

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Illumination Guest: Fritz Ridenour – Illumination Beyond Marriage

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You need to read this guest post.

Fritz Ridenour is a well respected man in the world of literature, but he has also become a close family friend and father figure to my dad. Though Fritz has helped edit most of my father’s books, theirs is unlike any editor/author relationship I’ve ever seen.

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The Giver

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I want to be a generous person.

As I think about how to be generous with my time, finances and love, I know that usually the best way is what is taught in Matthew 6—giving privately.

Easier said than done.

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The Illumination Project: A Thankful Thanksgiving.

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Hey y’all,

First of all, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Words can’t express my gratitude for each and every one of you. A day devoted to family, friends, food, and football…that’s my kind of holiday.

In all my thankfulness, I have a very special Thanksgiving message for you: Read more

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