All we do is fight.
I think I married the wrong person.
She’s looking at ads for apartments and crying. She really wants to move out. How did things get so bad?

Don’t give up-your marriage can be not only saved, but rebuilt to be better than it was.

You’ve got options:

Talk to someone who has been where you are

You and your spouse can take an inventory on-line which will point out your marriage strengths and problem areas. A computer generated report will be created for you and for a mentor couple to go over with you. This “Back from the Brink” couple has been where you are. Their marriage was almost lost but they reconciled and now their heart is to minister to other couples and to show them that God can resurrect any marriage.

The Enrich inventory covers everything from Family of Origin issues, to money, to sexual expectations, to personality differences, etc. The fee to take the inventory is $29.95 and you’ll pay that when you get on-line to start the survey.

Meet with a Christian counselor

Meet with a licensed Christian counselor individually, as a couple or as a family to learn new strategies to build the strength and unity of your unique family situation.

Mary Margaret Badders is a Professional Counselor with Wellspring Christian Counseling. She works with individuals as well as families and couples on issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, marital conflicts, parenting concerns, and anger management.
To schedule an appointment with Mary Margaret, call 1-888-236-4035 or 614-538-0353, ext. 252.  www.wellspringcolumbus.org

Gary Lankford, president of Family Vision, also has office hours at Fairfield Christian Church. Gary has experience counseling couples through the agony of abuse, adultery, alcoholism, addictions and anger as well as marital conflict and communication issues. Gary can be reached at 614/327-5017.

Insurance will cover counseling fees and if your insurance does not cover it, the counselors will work with you on a fee based on your income. You probably spent thousands on your wedding; isn’t it worth a few hundred dollars and a few hours with someone who has a heart to see your marriage rebuilt and thriving?

Saving your marriage alone

What if your spouse wants out but you want to save the marriage? We’ve got a one-on-one solution: Marriage 911 is for the spouse who wants to save the marriage. You’ll meet with a friend of the same gender to work through how the marriage got to this point and what you need to do to make things right with yourself, your spouse and God. Workbooks are $9 and $13 and the hardback book is $12. Or order all three for $30. They can be ordered here: http://www.nationalmarriage.com/aboutministry.asp.

Still thinking about divorce?

For the person who is ready to call it quits: Choosing Wisely Before You Divorce is for the spouse who thinks they want out so they can see the stark reality of what divorce is and make wise choices if they still decide to go through with it.

Don’t suffer alone. Help is a phone call away.

E-mail Teresa Sullivan or call 740/654-3866, ext. 243