As you’re getting to know your spouse, it’s easy for things to come up that you weren’t expecting. John talks with Greg and Erin about struggles they overcame in their marriage. They’ll also provide hope for those who feel stuck in a controlling relationship. Featuring Dr. Ron and Mrs. Jan Welch.
Marital Communication
Author Melanie Shankle offers a humorous look at the differences between men and women, and explains how couples can work through those differences to strengthen their marriage.
A marriage insight from Dr. Greg Smalley
In marriage, it’s very common for you and your spouse to have opposite communication styles. As our differences become more evident, it’s easy for us to misunderstand each other. John and the Smalleys provide some helpful ideas for communicating verbally and nonverbally with your spouse.
Join Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley on Facebook Live as they share ideas and insights to strengthen your relationship.
“I feel completely disconnected and alone. I love you and I’m committed to our marriage, but I feel like we’re nothing more than married roommates.”Is this your marriage? Married roommates. Two people — sharing the same house … the same bed. But missing out on what matters most.Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley know the feeling. …
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Give the best gift you’ll ever give, which is what your spouse really wants, and you want to give . . . whether you know it or not.
Don’t go to be angry. You’ve heard it before. Why is it important? The Bible has much to say about anger and the damage it causes a marriage.
Every married person knows there’s a learning curve as newlyweds work to become one. For interracial couples, the curve may be steeper.
Couples often say one of their toughest challenges is adjusting to their spouse’s personality. Sound familiar? If so, here’s help.
Marriage begins with a promise to love. But promises are empty words unless the couple acts on them. Love is a verb. It requires action.
Your decisions now can help you prepare for future crises
What could be the impact of sharing intimate details about your spouse without their blessing? And what can you do about it after it happens?
Getting Started Watch today’s Marriage Meditation video.Read today’s marriage devotion.Share today’s question with your spouse. https://youtu.be/LLEIEYRmMdg Today’s Devotion Scripture Reading Galatians 5:22-23 — “The fruit of the Spirit is … self-control.”2 Timothy 1:7 — “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”Titus 2:11-12 — “For the grace of …
The fruit of the Spirit is faithfulness. Faithfulness means more than keeping your wedding vows. It involves being consistent, reliable and trustworthy.
Your spouse is the one person with whom you can be truly honest and still feel seen and cared for. What do you do when your spouse is overwhelmed?
We might laugh at Hollywood’s ideas about marriage, but movies have the capacity to both undermine and inspire our relationships.
It’s time to start gradually getting back to normal. What are your and your spouse’s expectations for this next stage? And how do you readjust — yet again?
Kind words are important to our marriage. We can use words that encourage our spouse or we can use words that hurt them. Which words will you choose?