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Moving forward in faith but we need your help!

Urgent Need: Right now, Focus on the Family is facing a $2 million ministry shortfall. We are moving forward in faith that God will provide for our critical marriage and family programs, but we need your help. Will you stand in the gap with a vital gift before 11:59 p.m. on August 31?
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Marriage Success

Relating to your-inlaws can be tough. This photo shows a young couple smiling harmoniously with their in-laws.

7 Strategies for Relating to In-laws for a Strong Marriage

Together, you and your spouse can use healthy strategies that will foster peace in relating to your in-laws. 

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Strengthening Your Marriage with Grace-Filled Words

When I said the words, they felt fake—probably because they were. Forced might be more accurate. But I said them anyway, through gritted teeth and a tight smile: “Thank you so much, honey, for grabbing the groceries. It’s no big deal you forgot a few.” Except it felt like a big deal. Fortunately, by this …

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25 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Spouse

It’s not always easy to find the right gift for your spouse. We’re here to help with a list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him or her. Check it out!

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Prep for the Wedding Night

A little preparation before the wedding will go a long way.

A small red toy fire truck holds wooden blocks spelling out “LOVE,” symbolizing the strength and importance of love in a first responder marriage.

15 Tips To Resuscitate Your First Responder Marriage

All relationships take work, but your first responder marriage may make the Jones’ look like a coffee-fetching “internship.”

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A Lasting Love: Advent Reflections for Couples

Seasonal devotions based on a frontier painting by Morgan Weistling

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Add Thankfulness to Your Anniversary Traditions

Making reflection and thankfulness a part of your annual anniversary traditions can greatly strengthen your marriage.

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Is Childhood Trauma Impacting Your Marriage?

Each person comes to their wedding with a unique set of life experiences and levels of childhood trauma that impact the marriage relationship.

Communicate in Marriage

How To Help Your Spouse Talk To You

Relationships are like a dance. Communication takes effort, but with practice, each of us can be a safe place for our loved one’s tender needs.

Is ‘Overwhelm’ Hurting Your Marriage?

Insidious, overwhelm is the urgent that competes with – and often wins – in the daily war between the important and the urgent.

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Marriage and Money: What’s Love Got to Do With It?

Having open and honest communication around money management, you and your partner can share personal goals and concerns, understand each other’s financial habits, establish alignment, and agree upon a shared vision.

Improve Your Marriage With Boundaries

As a couple, decide on your boundary lines. How can you respect one another when issues arise and you don’t agree?

Date Your Mate

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.

For a Successful Marriage, Avoid These 5 Rs

The most common complaint among married couples is a lack of communication. Too much conflict is among the top five reasons people divorce.

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Attend an Event to Strengthen Your Marriage

Investing in your relationship at a live event strengthens your marriage, connects you with others and even helps your church.

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How to Be Content as a Couple at Christmas

One awful eve of envy helped me learn how to be content at Christmas instead of creating conflict in my marriage. Here’s what I learned.

Nothing To Hide

How to Practice Total Honesty in Marriage

Practicing complete honesty in marriage and having nothing to hide isn’t as scary as you think. Being transparent can transform your marriage.

A Lifetime of Awe

Choosing an Attitude of Gratitude and Awe in Marriage

Is it possible to practice a deep sense of awe and an attitude of gratitude in the ordinary moments of marriage?

A couple shares a sweet kiss, capturing one of the relationship rituals that help you stay connected to your spouse.

Relationship Rituals: 20 Ideas for Staying Connected to Your Spouse

Relationship rituals strengthen a marriage if they’re meaningful to both spouses. Check out these ideas to build connection in your marriage.

Marriage Conference Helps Couple Heal from Infidelity

Marriage conferences not only save marriages, they can help good relationships grow stronger. They made all the difference for this couple.