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Tag Archives: Relationships

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Unrequited Love: Advice on Loving Alone

Unrequited Love

Hey Joy,

There’s this guy that I’ve been watching for a number of years. (Creepy.) He’s really quality, but he’s also in a very serious relationship with someone. And the kicker? We have to work together every day.

What do I do? Read more

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A Script for Marriage by Esther Fleece

A Script for Marriage

One day this woman will write a whole book about her life.  You have NO IDEA how crazy and intense her upbringing was–and you wouldn’t know that if you met her, because her past is not her focus.

She has every right to be angry at God and at this world, and yet she isn’t.

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Love Conquers All…or Does It?

Love Conquers All... Or Does It?

Hi Friends!

Have you enjoyed this series with Normie Baby? (Another nickname that he doesn’t know I call him in my head.)

In the opening of this season finale you will hear how much of a nightmare I am after I’ve done too many videos in one day. I can barely complete a sentence.

AND THEN NORMIE MAKES ME VERY UNCOMFORTABLE WHEN HE FLIPS THE TABLES ON ME.  Read more

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The Illumination Project: How’d It Go? Ginger Jokes and Wise Folks

The Illumination Project: How'd It Go?

Want some first-hand stories of people who have gone through The Illumination Project? I had so much fun reading the answers to the questions I asked Crista and Sydney. 

Who are Crista and Sydney, you ask?

First they were amazing interns for Love and Respect Now, and then my parents and I decided to keep them. I am so grateful for the energy and efficiency these two women bring to Love and Respect, but beyond all that they believe in the work whole-heartedly.

(Either that or they are really good liars.) Read more

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Having a Lasting Marriage and Reaping What You Sow

Having a lasting marriage and reaping what you sow

Are you loving Normie as much as I am? 

In this episode we opened with us reliving the time I was trying to be HI-LAR-IOUS, and gave myself third degree burns.

And then things got real. Read more

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What Red Flags Should I Look For? Tips for Relationships and Nascar

What Red Flags Should I Look For?

If nothing else, please just watch the first 25 seconds of this video. 0419

If you stay for longer, you’ll find out that red flags are not the only relationship flags on the table.

Say WHAT?!

Yes. Read more

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You Make Me Brave by Annie Downs (+ Audio Interview)

You Make Me Brave

Hey y’all,

I can say that because today’s guest is from Nashville. Plus, I just love saying y’all.

IT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE, Y’ALL!!

Annie has a new book hot off the press. The words she’s written about me below are far too kind, but they will give you a feel of how her latest release will inspire you.

Also, since it’s just us here, I wanted to give you an update on something. Read more

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2 Questions to Ask Before You Get Married

2 Questions to Ask Before You Get Married

Does this guy look new to you? Make sure you check out the first and second Tuesday with Normie. If you already know him, you can check out the next episode HERE.

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I’m not one for writing post with lists like, “5 Ways To Become a Broadway Singer.” Truly. I was honored to know that even Christianity Today noticed I’m not a big list-writer.  (They also called me a “Relationship Maven,” so obviously they didn’t call any of my exes as references.)

But the way things shook out in today’s chat with Dr. Norm Thiesen all boiled down to two great questions. Read more

14

Savior Complex, Anyone?

Savior Complex, Anyone?

Hey Joy,

I recently watched the video “Fear and the Tick-Tock of my Girlfriend’s Baby Clock,” where you mentioned not playing savior for the person you’re in a relationship with. I feel like I dropped the ball on this one with my first girlfriend, because when we broke up she told me I was smothering her. If I ever date again, how do I find the balance of being best boyfriend without playing savior in the relationship? Read more

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Not Ready to Commit (And Other Stories From a Tomb Raider)

Not ready to commit

Hi-ya friends!

Summer-fun discussion got going as people weighed in on THIS video I posted recently. A few (good) men said that maybe the guy didn’t want to be “official” because he was scared or had past wounds.

So this new video explains what I would say to a guy who is trying to be honest and say he needs time and isn’t ready to commit. Read more

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Is Love a Feeling? Balancing Butterflies by Andrea Lucado

Is Love A Feeling? Balancing Butterflies

Andrea Lucado and I connected a few years ago in Nashville, after Rachel Cruze (Dave Ramsey‘s daughter) gave me the idea of connecting with other “daughters.” If you don’t know who Andrea’s father is, he’s written a few books (and by “few” I mean, like, 100).

What connected us was our author-pops*, but what solidified our meeting was smoked sausage. Read more

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Obstacles to Marriage in the 21st Century

Tuesdays With Normie

(Miss the first Tuesday with Normie? Click HERE. Catch the next Tuesday HERE.)

This time I am talking to Dr. Norm Thiesen about a shift in our generation–how we’ve moved towards being so “honest” about marriage being hard that we forget to talk about its benefits.

Because unmarried people keep hearing the horror stories instead of the stories of success, it feels to me like one more contributor to the growing delay of marriage.  Read more

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Are We Officially Dating? Being Kept a Secret, Will Smith & Miles Davis

Are We Officially Dating? Being Kept a Secret, Will Smith & Miles Davis

Joy,

I have been friends with a guy for over three years. For the last 8 months, we have been officially dating. He has met some of my family, but he has not told any of his family or friends about me–nor does he think that’s a problem. 

We are really good together when it’s just the two of us. 

I want to go public with our relationship, but he doesn’t. I feel like he is hiding me.  Read more

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Seeing Through Rose-Colored Glasses–Ingredients for Entering Marriage And Staying There

Tuesdays With Normie

Well Hello Hello!

I’ve been told that one should never explain a joke, but just in case you have never been to a bookstore, the following series is a spin-off on the book, Tuesdays with Morrie. Read more

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Do I Need to Dumb Down to Find A Man? Or, Finding Mr. Moneybags

Do I Need To Dumb Down To Find A Man?

Hey Joy,

I’m a Ph.D. student from Oxford and I really desire to be married, but I feel like my academic achievements intimidate men. Does this mean I just have to act like a dumb blonde in order to find a man? 

– Lonely in the Library Read more

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Does Education Matter? Men, Women and Skipping Class

Does Education Matter- Men, Women and Skipping Class

Hey Joy,

Women [in westernized societies] are becoming more educated than men. How is that going to impact the future of marriages?

– Jonathan

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Can I Rebuild Trust? (+37 other Q&A’s) LIVE! Emerson & Joy answer YOU!

Joy and Emerson Google Hang Out 2

Hi Friends!

Just in case you missed it, I’m going to start hanging out with ya’ll!

My father and I recently had our Google+ hangout sesh numero dos. My lovely mother couldn’t sit down to join us because she was busy filling Easter eggs… excuses excuses.

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Letting Go of Perfection and Dealing with Reality–Illumination Guest: Aukelien van Abbema

Letting Go Of Perfection And Dealing With Reality

Hi Friends!

Aukelien van Abbema is someone who, unfortunately, I haven’t been able to meet. We do have mutual friends and similar hearts about relationships. The only difference is I’m in Portland, and she’s in Holland.

Should you find yourself in Holland and want to talk relationships, look up Aukelien. Should you just want to bike around and pick tulips, well I think she could help you out with that, too.

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4

Mother’s Day Guide For Men via Jeff Tweedy

Mother's Day Guide For Men via Jeff Tweedy

Hey Men (and ladies like me who can’t remember holidays besides Christmas and our own birthday),

Last night I overheard a conversation between my mother and brother about how Jeff Tweedy strengthened their relationship. If you don’t know who Mr. Tweedy is, he’s the lead singer of the band Wilco. If you don’t know who Wilco is, then you should probably change that fact.

I often speak about the power a daughter can have when writing a respect card to her father. So, a couple of years ago, I had my Mommacita share some ideas of how to write a simple, but meaningful, letter to your mom (that would be far more valuable than flowers).

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What Does Your Childhood Say About You?—Formal Lunch

What Does Your Childhood Say About You Square

My brother and sister-in-law just found out they were chosen to be adoptive parents to another baby. We’ve had Jackson in our family now for 3 1/2 years. His presence has made me feel so proud to be an Eggerichs and honored to be called his aunt.

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Relationships Or Career? How To Become An Expert At Both: Ask Joy

Relationships Or Career- How To Become An Expert At Both

Question:

“Do I even have time to date?”

– Joy (In my head)

My Response:

Joy, Crazy, Darling,

“Do you think married people ha Read more

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What I Know Now: Is He Marriage Material?

All The Committed Ladies- What I Know Now

Heyyyy-ooo! Another lost video from the “What I Know Now” series I did awhile back. Oops. Guess I’m just swimming in so many videos that I lose track of them. I decided to continue The Illumination Project‘s theme of bringing in older, wiser counsel and ask my mom:  How do I know this is the type of guy I should marry? Mama E explains a few Love and Respect principles that will guide you to your answer and help you make a check list to …

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What I Know Now: Is She The One?

Guys In Serious Relationships- What I Know Now

Hi Friendlings!

Guess what? I totally misplaced this video and the one coming up on Thursday. Remember when we did the “What I Know Now” series where I asked my parents a bunch of questions?

Well, here are the two that got misplaced. Oops! Sorry!

For guys who are asking themselves “how do I know?” about their significant other… make sure you tune in for this one!

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Would vs. Could— Men Say There’s A Difference

Would vs. Could- He Says There's A Difference

Do men and women really process words differently? 

“Joy, it’s not men vs. women, but just people who process and hear things differently.”

I don’t want to argue, I just want to share some enlightening tidbits I learned from asking a few good men what they would love women to know…

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Dave Ramsey, Sean Connery, Your Relationship Questions & More: Ask Joy & Emerson

Joy and Emerson

Hi Friendlings!

If you haven’t heard already, I’m going to start hanging out with ya’ll!

My father and I tested out Love and Respect Now’s first Google + hangout sesh while in Dallas for Dave Ramsey’s Smart Conference. I didn’t see my two dudes from Croatia this time, but had some great questions come in that we were able to answer.

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