An affair, pornography addiction and trying to please everyone without caring for self. How could Karen and Bill sort out all of their issues and build a healthy marriage with authentic communication?
Marriage
Great communication is more than an illusion
When talk between spouses seems shallow to them, what’s missing? How can you help a couple have better communication in marriage?
Couples can build a healthy marriage when they offer encouragement to bring about change, growth and the fulfillment of potential.
I’ve yet to meet a married couple who didn’t struggle with unspoken expectations. By learning to talk about expectations in your marriage, you can begin to establish a more satisfying relationship.
If you or your spouse have had a bad church experience in the past, you’re not alone.
The key to a great marriage is communication. What kind of communication? Dr. Greg Smalley recommends couples have four key marriage conversations.
Dr. Bill Maier addresses the issue of in-law relationships, drawing boundaries, and help for when a family member drops in uninvitedly.
Healthy in-law relationships contribute to the success of marriage.
Maintaining relationships with our parents is usually beneficial, but problems arise if certain factors are present.
Getting along with your in-laws may not be easy, but these practical tips will help you make the best of it.
Your relationship with your in-laws will probably change once you get married.
We’d be wise to listen to those who have been married for a long time. They have important information for us. These five lessons can help us build a strong foundation for a life-long marriage.
Relating to controlling in-laws is one of the trickiest problems a marriage can face. If you believe your in-laws are trying to run your life, the following principles might help.
You don’t just marry your spouse … you marry their family. And that can be difficult. Learn how to set healthy boundaries and love your in-laws.
Do you get along with your in-laws?
Letting in-laws split, manipulate, or control you by silently acceding to their nutty, neurotic, inappropriate demands isn’t necessarily showing Christian love.
Statistics doom second marriages like Jerry and Kelly’s. Seeking premarital guidance from a Christian counseling ministry was the logical choice to proactively protect their marriage.
Understanding the challenges of stepfamily living can help you make an informed decision about remarriage.
Dr. Bill Maier addresses the issues of remarriage and blended families.