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.
Friendship in Marriage
Along with a couple’s relationship with God, it takes a supportive community of friends to keep a marriage strong.
A lasting marriage really is possible. But don’t settle for a good marriage or a so-so marriage. Here are six secrets to a great marriage.
If you and your spouse are growing apart, you may have overlooked an important piece of the intimacy puzzle: friendship.
A simple way to keep your marriage fresh and fun — take every opportunity to share laughter-filled moments with your spouse.
Date nights help to maintain a healthy marriage and keep a couple on the same page in their relationship. Make a habit of establishing a weekly date night with your spouse.
Having a happier marriage may be easier than you think. You can do little things to add joy to your union. Here are inspiring stories written by couples on how they made their marriage happier.
God calls us to love our spouse as Jesus loved the church: joyfully and consistently. Here are five ways to do that.
Here are five ways you can form a deeper connection with your spouse and God.
Sometimes, when we meet our spouses, our differences attract us to one another. But then those differences can be frustrating once we’re married. If you’re finding that’s the case in your relationship, here are five strategies that might help.
Over time, the stressors of everyday married life can erode your relationship with your spouse. Here are some tips to help you keep your friendship strong.
A spouse’s job loss can be a trying and uncertain time. But it’s important to remind them that their job is not their whole identity. They are also an eternal child of God with purpose beyond their work.
If we are not diligent to date our mate, the business and busyness of life can infringe until we spend less time together now that we are married than we did before our vows.
Enjoying life and laughing together again as a couple is important after experiencing a hard season together. Here’s how to have fun again.
Friendship in marriage is vital, but the busyness of life can squelch it. Don’t let emotional connection in marriage fade away — revive it using these tips.
You married someone who’s very different from you! It’s part of God’s design. While your differences can be a lot of fun, they can also create a lot of tension. John talks to Erin about ways that a couple can have fun with their differences. Featuring Mrs. Melanie Shankle.
Building a strong partnership in your marriage is key to a healthy relationship
When my husband and I were newlyweds, we longed for “couple” friends. After two big moves, we’ve had a little practice at forming friendships. Here are a few things we’ve learned.
Build your friendship with your spouse and you may be amazed at the romantic spark that is reignited when your husband or wife becomes your best friend.
Family and friends have an active role to play in marriages. What can you do to build a community that encourages healthy relationships for husbands and wives?
