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Marriage Conflict

What To Do About Toxic Behavior in Marriage

If you’re in a chronically unhappy marriage, you may feel trapped and hopeless. But transformational options exist for those in a stressful marriage.

A Marriage Worth Saving?

Two wounded souls discover what it takes to restore a relationship in ruins

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Little Things That Spark Marriage Arguments

Determine to do whatever it takes to learn to resolve conflict when sparks start marriage arguments. Pursue peace in your marriage and you’ll be on the right path to creating a no-regrets marriage.

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Facing the Giants in Your Marriage

Some marriage challenges seem too big to handle. If you’re facing giants in your marriage, here’s a battle plan to help you defeat them.

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How to Manage Conflict During the Coronavirus

It’s never easy to manage conflict in a marriage. The coronavirus has added even more challenges. Learn how to work through the conflict.

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Will Divorce Rates Jump Because of Coronavirus?

Divorce rates in China have increased since the coronavirus lockdown was relaxed. Will America see a rise in divorce rates as well? What is the real story?

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10 Ways Your Marriage Can Survive the Coronavirus Quarantine

The next several weeks won’t be easy. But there are things you can do to lower the stress level and find peace during the coronavirus quarantine.

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Is a “Sleep Divorce” Healthy for Your Marriage?

Should you share a bed with your spouse or sleep separately? “Sleep divorce” is a growing issue among couples. But does it hurt the marriage?

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You Don’t Have to Divorce Because Your Parents Did

Divorce may be common in your family, but there’s good news: You can break the cycle.

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When You Don’t Want to Divorce but Your Spouse Does

What do you do when your spouse wants to end the marriage but you don’t want a divorce?

MARRIAGE 911 – Questions and Answers

FOR CHURCHES The First Phone Call – What to do when a couple calls for help. FOR MENTORS Honoring Walls – What to do when someone doesn’t want to talk about their issues. Caring for Yourself as a Mentor – How to stay emotionally healthy when mentoring. MENTORING vs COUNSELING When to Refer Someone to …

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A Film Reviewer’s Thoughts on Marriage Story and Real Marriages

Critics praise the way Marriage Story portrays a couple in crisis, but film reviewer Paul Asay says there’s a powerful message behind Marriage Story.

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Is Online Cheating Really Infidelity?

It’s just a TV show. Nothing that happens on “Real Housewives” is “real.” Right? Meghan King Edmonds seemed to think her husband’s problem was real. Real enough that it led to the couple’s separation. Edmonds announced via podcast she had separated from her husband, Jim, because of his online cheating. Meghan King Edmonds explained her …

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Phubbing, Social Media and Your Marriage

The average adult in the U.S. spends 11 hours and 27 minutes per day interacting with media. There’s not a lot of time left for face-to-face interaction.

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How to Stop Fighting Your Spouse: Seven Steps to Win-Win Solutions in Marriage

If you and your spouse want to stop fighting, then it’s time to remember that you and your spouse are a team.

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Are You at Risk for Gray Divorce?

Is hidden hurt or dissatisfaction festering in your marriage? Don’t let it lead to gray divorce! Here’s how to create healthy marriage relationship dynamics.

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Moving Beyond Compromise in Marriage

Don’t settle for ‘his way’ or ‘her way.’ Find a better way! Learn how to negotiate and communicate with your spouse for a happier marriage.

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Survivors of Childhood Trauma Can Have a Good Marriage

He couldn’t see a thing. A pitch-black cell left Ian feeling hopeless. How did my life end up like this? Ian Humphrey hit bottom when he was put in solitary confinement after starting a fight with another prisoner. His past and the darkness of his surroundings spoke to his soul: You are a failure, unworthy …

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The Unhappy Marriage: Saving Your Broken Relationship

Why are we unhappy in marriage? How can we repair our broken relationship? We can find healing through commitment, communication and Christ.

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Finding Hidden Opportunities When Marriage is Hard

When you go through hard times in your marriage, why not view them as opportunities for greatness? As you commit to learning from them, God can build a rock-solid marriage.