Erin Smalley

Erin Smalley serves as a strategic spokesperson for Focus on the Family’s marriage ministry. Erin is a licensed professional counselor with a private practice (Smalley Marriage), as well as an author and conference speaker. She has coauthored 12 books, including Reconnected, Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage and The Wholehearted Wife. She and her husband, Dr. Greg Smalley, host a weekly podcast called Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, and co-created Ready to Wed, a complete premarital curriculum for engaged couples.

Five More Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple

Loving and happy marriages are built on the simplest of things — commitment, accepting each other’s differences, selflessness, treating each other in an understanding way, and resiliency. Jim and Jean Daly and Greg and Erin Smalley share insights, humor and wonderful stories about what makes marriage work well.

June 9, 2025

Two women sitting on a park bench, one visibly upset and holding a tissue, while the other offers quiet support, symbolizing challenges like how to stay married when your friends are divorcing.

How To Stay Married When Your Friends Are Divorcing

When a friend goes through divorce, you’re at a higher risk for divorce. But you’re not doomed to follow that trend. If you build and strengthen your marriage, you can make it stronger than ever.

May 20, 2025

Woman discouraged as response to husband's secret

Responding to Your Husband’s Secret: Porn

When you discover that your husband has been hiding a sexual sin like pornography, it will be difficult to hear — but I encourage you to allow your heart to fully grieve.

May 1, 2025

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What if You Desire Sex More Than Your Husband Does?

Women who do not understand why their husband isn’t initiating sex can often personalize it and struggle emotionally.

May 1, 2025

A man appears distressed while sitting beside a woman, symbolizing the emotional impact of relationship challenges such as those that could arise from discovering their spouse is on the Ashley Madison list.

The Ashley Madison List—Faith Amid the Fallout

Fallout from the data breach at Ashley Madison has been devastating, and as a result, many people have had their hearts broken. What now?

March 4, 2025

A happy couple lying on the grass, looking at each other with smiles, symbolizing that they've unlocked the secrets to a lifelong love.

3 Secrets to a Lifelong Love

Have you ever pondered the question, “What is the secret to a lifelong love?” Erin Smalley offers three secrets to building your marriage amid the changing seasons of life.

February 27, 2025