Challenges, stress and painful trials are going to be part of your life together. The key to a thriving marriage is to learn how to manage the crises that are inevitable.
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If we avoid conflict or pretend it doesn’t exist, the greater the problem will become.
It is rare that a marriage hits a crisis point as the result of one move of one person.
When your spouse is diagnosed with a chronic illness, you begin to realize that your life, your spouse’s life and your marriage will never again be the same.
How a wife and husband communicate with each other tells other people a lot about their relationship. Your marriage can be a witness of Christ’s love.
Authors Bill and Pam Farrel look back on some of life’s storms that helped them build a lasting, enduring love in their marriage. They offer some tips that will help you do just that.
Erin Smalley challenges wives to avoid criticizing their husbands. She’s found that effective communication in marriage includes encouragement and positive feedback.
What does it really take to mentor other couples? Longtime marriage mentors dispel three misconceptions.
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Having a good marriage takes a lot of intentionality and effort. However, with these 3 tips for a great marriage, you can elevate your relationship with your spouse to the next level. 3 Tips for a Great Marriage Tip #1 for a great marriage: Believe the best—even when you’re hurt …
When you choose to be affirming, encouraging and giving, you stimulate positive emotions in your spouse. Couples who understand this learn how to make love, not just have sex.
If you’re married to an addict, don’t give up hope. An expert counselor explains how to care for yourself and avoid enabling your addicted loved one.
Consider the following ways to avoid or end an extramarital affair and learn about the importance of knowing your spouse’s primary needs.
After getting married, seeing your wife in a new, perhaps disappointing light can damage your relationship. Here’s what you can do about it.
After the wedding, it’s common to view your spouse in a new, perhaps disappointing light. Here’s what you can do about it.
When you were dating, he was attractive and neat. Now he doesn’t even pick up after himself. What should you do?
God creates man and woman as reflections of the image of the Trinity.
There are many things that newlyweds experience and one of them is disillusionment.
Marriage is not primarily about finding the right spouse. It’s about being the right person.
A good marriage is a mystery on many different levels.
Every good mentor — or mentor couple — should have these three qualities.