Focus Magazine: Marriage
Articles that will encourage, help and inspire marriages at any stage.
No More Boring Anniversaries
In a rut? Turn your annual celebration into one of the highlights of the year.
Hunting Deer & Gluing Sparkles
Embracing one another's hobbies can strengthen a marriage.
My Spouse Is a Stranger
When the kids leave home, reconnect with your mate.
As Seen on TV
Where marriage is all about witty put-downs and quick fixes.
Marital Kombat: Fighting Over Money
Financial conflicts are about a lot more than dollars and cents.
Something to Talk About
Conversation tips when you and your spouse have nothing left to say.
Time to Retreat
Getting away to take care of your marriage.
Cocooning in Crisis
When hard times hit, couples can find shelter in Christ.
Does the Honeymoon Have to End?
Keeping the romance alive through the years.
I [Re]Do
One couple, twice to the wedding altar.
Remarriage Myths
Common misconceptions can derail a second marriage.
Called to Battle
When your husband is drawn to high-risk duty.
Warts and Whistles
When weaknesses become the foundation for a strong marriage.
"Why Can't You Be More Like..."
The pitfalls of looking over the other side of the fence.
Communication 101
Sometimes a refresher course in the time-tested rules is just what we need.
Different for a Reason
Your spouse is nothing like you — and that's a good thing.
Lost in Translation
Defining dinner and other dangerous words.
After Hours
An early bed time for kids can be a key to intimacy for Mom and Dad.
Patterns of Your Parents
Parental habits can show up in your marriage in ways you may not fully understand.
Drifting Apart
Make adjustments to get your relationship back on course.
Fixing Your Funny
For a healthy marriage, laugh more.
How Do I Stay?
Breaking the cycle of divorce.
Easy on Those Buttons!
Use your spouse's pet peeves to spark intimacy rather than ignite conflict.
Emotional Affairs
When friendship crosses the line.
Morning Intrusion
What happened when my husband decided to join my daily devotions.
Is That a Weed in My Marriage?
Pulling up the stuff that can strangle your relationship.
Newlywed Shock
How toothpaste, Pop-Tarts and thermostats affect early marriage bliss.
Building Trust
A marriage stands or falls on the quality of its foundation.
The Best Aging Defense
Accept the passing of your years with trust, gratitude and hope.
The Tree
Chipping away at the roots of hurt and anger.
Caught in the Middle
Divorce through the eyes of an adult child.
Nine Ways to Help Struggling Marriages
Time-tested tips and resources to help couples avoid divorce
Too Late to Marry?
Challenging the trend of midlife cohabitation
An Anniversary to Remember
Finding peace despite a broken promise
Vacation Standoff
A long-anticipated trip turned into a lesson about selfishness.
Trashing False Ideals
Throwing out your unrealistic expectations about your spouse.
6 Surefire Ways to Win an Argument (and Harm Your Marriage)
A few unhelpful strategies for winning marital conflicts.
Why Can’t She Lie to Me?
My wife can be painfully honest. Is it too much to ask for a few white lies?
Low Self-Esteem and Your Marriage
Is a poor perception of yourself hurting your most intimate relationship?
Is He the One?
Avoiding disaster when considering remarriage.
“How’s It Going?”
Asking questions that deepen relationships.
Picking Up the Pieces
My marriage had shattered into a hundred pieces. Could we put it back together?
The Rock and the Rolling Stone
Balancing his need for change with her need for security.
The Holidays Times Two
Don’t let family obligations pull you apart during this season.
Traveling Is for the Dog
How to strengthen your marriage when your spouse is on the road.
The One-Sided Marriage
Does your relationship ever feel unbalanced or unfair? You’re not alone.
In Good Company
Connecting with a community of couples can strengthen marriages.
When Heroes Need Help
Military personnel, emergency responders and the parents of special-needs children are heroic people, but their marriages face a high risk of divorce.
Flexing Your Emotions
Many men are taught to show no feelings. So how can a married man connect with his wife?
Pornography and Your Marriage
The “secret sin” harms marital satisfaction.
Double Vision
Are you and your spouse traveling in different directions?
Ground Zero: Adultery
Is it possible for marriage to survive the fallout?
Solid Ground
A strong marriage is built on God-given roles.
Lost Shoes and Silent Expectations
Once I started communicating my expectations to my husband, I didn’t lose as many pairs of shoes.
10 Ways to Win With Your In-Laws
How to avoid relationship missteps and love your spouse’s parents.
Marriage Tune-Up
How long has it been since you checked the health of your relationship?
The Strength of Opposites
Learn how to appreciate your strengths and those of your spouse.
Marriage Myths
Are you looking to your marriage to fulfill all your needs?
Love for the Long Haul
Rediscover each other, and remember why you got married in the first place.
Time to Slow Down
Don’t let the speed of life kill your marriage.
When You Can’t Hire a Goose
Keeping marital love alive begins with the little things.
Taking the 'I' Out of Marriage
Choosing selflessness.
Love in the Details
Working together on everyday challenges and household projects can bring the two of you closer in your marriage.
Created for Relationship
As we grow our relationships with others and with God, we will see God's model for unity and unselfish love.
Flower Girls and Ring Bearers
When a man and woman unite, they bring their inner children with them into the marriage.
Let's Talk
Slow down enough to have good conversation.
Merge Right
Ensure the successful journey of your future stepfamily.
Midlife Remarriage
There are unique challenges for those remarrying in the later years of their lives.
Once-a-Year Dreaming
How going on a retreat with your spouse can help you reevaluate priorities and prevent conflict.
Talking Your Way Out of Trouble
Though Meagan thought her marriage had become a waste of time, a simple prayer gave this couple a new start.
The Gift of Good Will
Before getting upset with your spouse, have you stopped to think about his or her intentions?