Holiday stress can turn couples away from each other, so plan now to avoid the stressors and be more connected this season.
Marital Communication
Two things bring a chill to the Thanksgiving holiday: an unexpected blizzard and an invitation to the annual family dinner. While you may spend a few days digging out from the snowfall, the fallout from a family get-together can last several years. So, if you find yourself heading over the river and through the woods …
I wasn’t fully on board with my wife’s dreams to adopt. But we finally found ourselves on the same page. We have some suggestions for aligning your dreams so that you’re headed toward the same goal.
Having trouble getting your spouse to help with money issues or join the get-out-of-debt crusade? Here’s help.
Learning constructive ways to handle your differences is one of the most important things you can do to protect your marriage. You can decide to take control of your issues.
If we avoid conflict or pretend it doesn’t exist, the greater the problem will become.
How a wife and husband communicate with each other tells other people a lot about their relationship. Your marriage can be a witness of Christ’s love.
Erin Smalley challenges wives to avoid criticizing their husbands. She’s found that effective communication in marriage includes encouragement and positive feedback.
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Having a good marriage takes a lot of intentionality and effort. However, with these 3 tips for a great marriage, you can elevate your relationship with your spouse to the next level. 3 Tips for a Great Marriage Tip #1 for a great marriage: Believe the best—even when you’re hurt …
Dr. Henry Cloud describes how vulnerability makes a difference in marriage as it builds trust and empathy between a husband and a wife.
Spiritual intimacy can be a confusing issue for many couples. Dr. Greg Smalley offers personal insights on how husbands can be spiritual leaders and wives can see beyond basic spiritual disciplines for intimacy at home.
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.
By tuning in to your spouse, the two of you can enjoy more meaningful, rewarding communication than ever before.
Healthy conflict can actually take your marriage to deeper levels of intimacy.
As inter-ethnic marriages continue to increase, this trend holds tremendous promise for marriages that can transform differences into assets rather than succumb to them as liabilities.
Rather than making it our goal to resolve arguments, we must learn how to manage our conflicts.
Conflict doesn’t guarantee intimacy, but it is an open door to discover our spouse’s most important feelings and needs.
Someone just “pushed your buttons” and you’re ready to push back. That’s the Reactive Cycle. But is there a better way to handle conflict?
Deep, meaningful conversation is a must for couples hoping to stay connected. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind.
A Hope Restored Marriage Intensive is just the beginning of healing your relationship. In order to sustain any progress from the Intensive, it’s important for couples to seek the help of a professional counselor.
