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A husband and wife site on a couch. The man is looking over his shoulder at his wife, trying to hide his phone screen from her as she eyes him suspiciously. Here are some warning signs of an extramarital affair and the factors that can lead to them. Take steps today to guard your marriage.

Warning Signs of an Extramarital Affair

All marriages have struggles, but you and your spouse can avoid extramarital affairs by guarding your hearts and paying attention to warning signs.

A man sits with his face buried in his hands, clearly sad. His wife sits next to him trying to comfort him. For victims of PTSD and their spouses, there is hope. Treatment and time can help mitigate PTSD's devastating impact on your marriage.

PTSD and Your Marriage

For victims of PTSD and their spouses, there is hope. Treatment and time can help heal the inner injuries of a person battling PTSD and mitigate PTSD’s devastating impact on marriage relationships.

A sad woman sits next to a window, contemplating her insecurities. You may be able to work through insecurity in your relationship by seeking help. Here are some suggestions to get you started.

How to Stop Being Insecure in a Relationship

If you struggle with insecurities and issues of self-worth with your spouse, here are some suggestions to break free from these destructive thoughts.

A young couple walk arm-in-arm down a pathway in a park surrounded by trees. How can you fix an unhappy marriage? Learn how you can develop effective, yet simple habits for marital happiness.

Unhappy Marriage? Fix It with These Simple Habits for Marital Happiness

If you find yourself in an unhappy marriage, try these five simple things. If you and your spouse make these habits last, it will be a turning point in your relationship.

A woman holds her wedding ring in shame, while her husband, slightly out of focus, sits on the other end of the room sadly holding his head in his hands. If you recently discovered your spouse has been unfaithful, I want to offer some guidance on how to recover from marriage infidelity.

Marital Infidelity: Recovery for Both Wounded Spouses

An affair can cause deep, emotional pain and turn your entire life upside down. Dr. Greg Smalley offers some advice to both spouses on how to repair their relationship after marital infidelity.

A couple stands arm-in-arm on a beach with the water in the background. They are gazing into each other's eyes. The stresses of everyday life can tax your marriage. Here are 12 suggestions to cultivate a deeper friendship with your spouse.

Twelve Steps to a Deeper Friendship With Your Spouse

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 woman looks at her wedding ring on one end of a couch, while a man holds his head dejected on the other end of the couch. Should you tell your wife about infidelity? Is it better to be honest and hurt your spouse and risk your marriage?

Infidelity — To Tell Or Not To Tell Your Spouse?

If you’ve been unfaithful in your marriage and you’re wondering what to do now, Dr. Greg Smalley explains 10 reasons to have a talk with your spouse.

A wife comforts her husband, who is holding his head in shame. Here are the top 10 indicators your marriage will survive pornography addiction.

Ten Indicators Your Marriage Will Survive Pornography Addiction

Ultimately, pornography addicts are dependent on God for recovery. Here’s a look at the common signs that married couples will survive a pornography addiction.

A photo of a little bride and groom plastic pieces standing in a stack of money. Biblical stewardship means we are caretakers of what God has given us. So, when it comes to marriage and money, what does God expect?

Marriage and Money: What Does God Expect?

Money issues can cause big problems in marriage. It’s important to understand God’s plan for our finances and work to be good stewards of his property. Here are some tips to help do that.

A woman sits next to her dejected husband on a couch, comforting him. Here's how to cope when your spouse is unemployed.

Coping When Your Spouse is Unemployed

Here’s how to safeguard your marriage and family relationships when a spouse loses his job.

A woman stands in the foreground, looking down and twisting her wedding ring with a sorrowful expression, while in the background, her husband packs a suitcase on the bed. The image conveys emotional distress and uncertainty, representing the struggle of what to do if your spouse wants a divorce or separation.

What to Do If Your Spouse Wants a Divorce or Separation

A troubled marriage ignites a rush to find an immediate solution, a quick fix to save the marriage. Instead, you must choose to pursue God and wait on Him, not on your spouse or your circumstances.

Three people are sitting at a table with their bibles open in study. Gay Activist have used revisionist theology to argue their points. But what did God really say?

Revisionist Gay Theology: Did God Really Say…?

Revisionist gay theology questions 5000 years of Judeo-Christian teaching. How do Christians explain what the Bible says about homosexuality?

A couple sits on the beach under a yellow umbrella. Summer vacations can't fix all marriage problems, but you can use the optimism of summer to address deeper issues.

Can Summer Vacations Fix Marriage Problems?

Thinking that summertime fun will fix your marriage problems is unrealistic. But you can use the optimism of the season to improve your relationship.

A young husband tries to comfort his distressed spouse who has been feeling alienation and anxiety in marriage. Couples must learn to cope with alienation, anger and anxiety is important in marriage.

Coping with Alienation, Anger, and Anxiety in Marriage

Do you feel distant from your spouse even when you are in the same room? You may be dealing with learned coping mechanisms from childhood.

A woman restes her head on her husband's shoulders as they watch the sunset. Perseverance is the best weapon against depression.

The Weapon That Depresses Depression

Depression doesn’t make you a failure. Persevering through it makes you a strong Christian and a winner in God’s eyes.

A couple sits next to each other on a couch, holding each other's hands tenderly in a marriage challenged by mental illness.

Hope for a Marriage Challenged by Mental Illness

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.

A man comforts his sad wife. Remember, you don't need to deal with depression on your own.

Dealing With Depression

Don’t get tangled up in the notion that depression is a sin. Remember, you don’t need to deal with depression on your own.

A woman comforts her depressed husband. Here are some ways to nurture your spouse when your spouse is depressed.

When Your Spouse Is Depressed

Here’s how you can help your loved one out of the darkness of depression.

A man sits across from his sad wife, trying to comfort her. If you are living with a depressed spouse, life can seem dark and draining,

Living With a Depressed Spouse

When living with a depressed spouse, changing your heart can be a long, slow process. Here are some suggestions to help you heal your relationship.

A young couple sits at a table, stressed out over finances. Financial abuse in marriage is a real problem.

What Is Financial Abuse in Marriage?

Darby Strickland, a counselor and teacher at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, defines financial abuse in marriage and offers advice for helping wives who are oppressed in this way.