Simplify Complexity: Christian Relationship Advice & Help

Experiencing a tough breakup is like loosing apart of yourself. For those that have experienced a breakup or divorce can understand the emotional and physical toll it can take on you. In relationships you invest a lot to make them work. You open up your heart to another person, trusting that they will value it. […] The post Tips to Healing from a Breakup appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

Messaging bad habits in marriages have lead to more unnecessary conflicts than I care to count. Don’t let them happen to you! Good communication is critical to any successful relationship. Unfortunately, many couples don’t always consider how they communicate over messaging as part of their good communication skills. The truth is people spend way more […] The post Do’s and Don’ts of Text Messaging in Marriage appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

Have you ever made a text messaging gaffe while dating that may have cost you another date? Good communication is critical to any successful relationship. This is even more apparent early in the dating process, because one mistake could end your interaction forever. Therefore there are unwritten rules of communication when dating, yet with each […] The post Do’s and Don’ts of Text Messaging when Dating appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

Is your relationship Private or Public? This is a question that takes on a new meaning today. In the past to say your relationship was private (a.k.a secret) meant you didn’t tell anyone about your relationship. For example, your friends, family and others in your community didn’t know about or had little details of your […] The post Should you Keep your Relationship Private on Social Media? appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

Getting married is an exciting time! A big part of that excitement is moving in together. This is what a couple has been dreaming about and waiting for. That moment when their lives fuse together as one. Although this is exhilarating, it can also be stressful. I believe the first year of marriage can be […] The post Moving In Together: Managing the Stress (Newlywed Chronicle Ep. 4) appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

Why do we push things off that are important? Going LIVE on social media throughout the week to share faith, life & relationship encouragements is something God placed on my heart, and is important to me. One of those is my Newlywed Chronicles. I started off two months ago committed and consistent. It was going […] The post UGH! Why do I put off until tomorrow, what I should do TODAY? (Newlywed Chronicle Ep-3) appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

The term breadwinner referees to the primary or sole income earner in a household. Throughout much of history the male has occupied this role, while the wife mainly took care of the kids and home. This didn’t make it right or wrong, but was a result of tradition. During World War I in America this […] The post Is it Right or Wrong for the Wife to be the Breadwinner (Wendy/Tabitha Drama)? appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

Self-Sabotage: To destroy oneself physically, mentally, or emotionally hindering your own success and well-being. Relationships have their challenges, but what happens when you are part of the problem, versus part of the solution? When this occurs you are self sabotaging your own relationship success. The hard part about self sabotage is often times there is […] The post Are you Self Sabotaging Your Relationship Success? appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

What do you do when there is a loss of trust within a relationship? Trust is a foundational piece to any relationship. Unfortunately there are moments within a relationship where that trust is broken. Maybe it’s a partner who has good intentions but doesn’t do all the things they promise to do. Maybe it’s someone […] The post Rebuild Trust in a Damaged Relationship appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

Is it possible to know someone, yet at times feel like you don’t? In life, people change! Hopefully for most of us those changes are for the better. As we get older and we have life experiences, those life experiences impact us differently. As a result we are not who we used to be and […] The post Learning Each Other All Over Again (Newlywed Chronicle Ep-2) appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

Life is full and chapters and seasons In life we have chapters, or some know them as seasons. These are periods of time that represent major events and transitions. Sometimes these chapters can be great, and life is good. Unfortunately, there are also seasons of pain and challenge. It is during these times we must […] The post New Chapters (Newlywed Chronicle Ep-1) appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

What a wonderful feeling to be newlyweds, but now what? There are an array of joyful emotions one feels when they first get married. The joy to fulfill a dream you’ve longed to see. The satisfaction of finally being able to reach a goal you’ve patiently waited for. The relief of finishing all the engagement […] The post Congratulations, You’re Newlyweds! NOW WHAT? appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

Dating someone of a different race isn’t always easy. Often when people are of a different race there are differences. These can be cultural differences, religious differences, child rearing difference or even economic differences. Therefore, when trying to connect with somebody romantically where these differences apply, it can be challenging. What are practical tips that […] The post Practical Tips for Dating Interracially appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

Guarding your heart while dating will help you avoid unnecessary pain. The truth is you can’t trust all people until you know they are trust worthy. Yet, in time as someone shows themselves trust worthy can a person’s guard push them away keeping your relationships from going to the next level. Can one be too […] The post Can One Be Too Guarded While Dating? appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

What is all the buzz about Derrick Jaxn? The social media buzz over the past week or so has been talking about Derrick Jaxn. Derrick is a self proclaim relationship expert who has given relationship advice over the past 8 years or so. He has used this platform to bash men who cheat and mistreat […] The post Let’s Talk Infidelity & the Derrick Jaxn Drama appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

It hurts to see a friend possibly caught in a bad relationship. As friends you want to be there for each other, through the good and the bad. So what do you do when you find a friend caught up in a bad relationship? Helping a friend isn’t always as easy as it may appear. […] The post Tips to Help a Friend Caught Up in a Bad Relationship appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

Why does it appear that the nice guy always gets overlooked for the bad boy? Many times women will say they want a Good Man. Women will share how they desire a man who is caring, thoughtful, patient, understanding, and generous, A.K.A the nice guy. Yet, when it comes time to choosing a man it […] The post What’s UP with Women and Bad Boys? appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

Friendships can be difficult to maintain when one enters into a romantic relationship. There’s a saying, two are better than one. Friendships are a critical part of every person’s life. It is our friends that partner with us, laugh with us, cry with us, drive us to be better, and celebrate with us. But what […] The post Maintaining Friendships after You or They step into a Relationship appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

What good is love without action? Imagine for a moment a marriage without words. Where a couple were unable to speak through sound, sign, or pen. What would be said? I would argue a lot could be said. The husband cooking for his wife, taking her on trips, or helping her with her needs would […] The post Showing Love vs Speaking Love appeared first on Simplify Complexity.

Dating can have its ups, but it can also have its downs! It feels good when people find you attractive. It feels good, when you’re going out on dates, getting to know someone and forming bonds. It feels even better when that relationship turns into something promising, a deeper commitment. BUT, what about when people […] The post Navigating the Disappointments in the Dating Process appeared first on Simplify Complexity.