Recognizing when unmet expectations are the source of anger in your marriage can help you can create an environment that allows for apology and restoration of the relationship.
Marriage
While loving and cherishing your spouse are complementary concepts, there is a difference between the two. So what, exactly, does cherishing your spouse mean?
When we remember that God is always present, all the Scripture verses about how to treat each other take on an added importance. With His presence at the center of our relationships, we can transform our marriages.
Understanding how God made men and women different in marriage is one key to a great relationship. Here’s how to work with His design rather than against it.
Every person on earth has a deep desire to be loved. And as wonderful as love in marriage is, it will never be a fulfilling love unless it’s rooted in the unfailing love of God.
Revisionist gay theology questions 5000 years of Judeo-Christian teaching. How do Christians explain what the Bible says about homosexuality?
This year, say happy Father’s Day to your husband with Scripture and a special thank-you message for all he does as a dad.
Kim and Randy learned to live independently while Randy was traveling for work, but they lost the sense of unity that’s critical for a marriage. Here are tips to fix the troubles caused by travels.
Political issues can be challenging in any relationship, but they’re especially challenging for a married couple. No matter how serious your political differences may be, those differences should never impact your marriage covenant.
Thinking that summertime fun will fix your marriage problems is unrealistic. But you can use the optimism of the season to improve your relationship.
What if planning your vacation could strengthen your marriage? Follow these three tips to build your family vacation this summer and connect deeper with your spouse.
If you and your spouse are going to function as teammates in marriage, you need to actually understand each other’s situation and validate each other.
The term “soul mate” does not appear in the Bible. However, the Bible does provide us with plenty of guidance to help us form lasting relationships.
Learn how to identify the two most unrealistic expectations in marriage and open the door to a healthy relationship with your spouse.
At least one of the purposes of your engagement season is to make sure you’ve made the right decision.
How will I know that I’m ready to wed? Dr. Greg Smalley is often asked this question by engaged couples, so he offers his personal insights on how couples can better understand love.
Most people struggle to manage their stresses in marriage effectively. And unmanaged stress in one spouse usually escalates stress in the other. But reactions can be complex.
Spouses who have suffered sexual trauma and haven’t dealt with it go on outwardly, while secretly struggling in their marriage. Here’s what you need to know.
Depression doesn’t make you a failure. Persevering through it makes you a strong Christian and a winner in God’s eyes.
Nearly 50 million Americans are affected by mental illness. Navigating mental health conditions and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a confusing and draining experience for spouses. But this does not mean the end of your marriage — there is hope for your marriage even if it is riddled with mental illness.