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Marital Communication

After the “Family-moon”: Tips For Blended Families

Most couples in a second marriage could use some expert help right from the start. Counseling provides guidance and the kind of insight that’s often difficult to muster on your own.

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How to Overcome Your Sexual Past and Have Deeper Intimacy With Your Spouse

Blended family marriages face unique stressors that can affect a couple’s sexual relationship. Here are five sexual pitfalls to avoid.

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Restoring Romance Through Nonverbal Communication

Unspoken communication can be at least as powerful as words.

A man and a woman are in a tense moment, displaying signs of holiday stress. The man sits with arms crossed, looking frustrated, while the woman stands behind him, also with arms crossed and an upset expression. A decorated Christmas tree with ornaments and tinsel is visible in the background, highlighting the holiday season amid the tension.

How To Avoid Holiday Stress This Christmas

Holiday stress can turn couples away from each other, so plan now to avoid the stressors and be more connected this season.

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How To Survive Thanksgiving Dinner With Family

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 …

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How to Align Your Dreams as a Couple

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.

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How To Get on the Same Financial Page As Your Spouse

Having trouble getting your spouse to help with money issues or join the get-out-of-debt crusade? Here’s help.

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Dealing With Differences in Your Marriage

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.

Healthy Conflict in Marriage Is Beneficial

If we avoid conflict or pretend it doesn’t exist, the greater the problem will become.

A couple sits in a café, holding hands and smiling, highlighting the importance of communication in marriage and how it can be an example of Christ's love for us.

Communication in Marriage is an Example of Christ

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.

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How to Communicate Better With Your Husband

Erin Smalley challenges wives to avoid criticizing their husbands. She’s found that effective communication in marriage includes encouragement and positive feedback.

3 Tips for a Great Marriage

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 …

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To Know and Be Known: Vulnerability in Marriage

Dr. Henry Cloud describes how vulnerability makes a difference in marriage as it builds trust and empathy between a husband and a wife.

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Spiritual Leadership Creates Intimacy in Marriage

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 happy couple is seen hiking together in a scenic, nature-filled setting, wearing backpacks and smiling brightly. The man in the foreground laughs joyfully, while the woman follows closely behind, looking at him with a smile. They appear to be enjoying a shared adventure, a symbol of partnership, exploration, and fun—highlighting ways to have a great marriage, such as spending quality time outdoors, enjoying shared activities, and maintaining a positive attitude together. This image conveys a sense of togetherness, communication, and appreciation for each other, essential components of a thriving relationship.

Love That Goes the Distance: 13 Ways To Have a Great Marriage

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.

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Marriage in the Melting Pot

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.

The Hidden Value of Conflict

Rather than making it our goal to resolve arguments, we must learn how to manage our conflicts.

The Doorway to Intimacy

Conflict doesn’t guarantee intimacy, but it is an open door to discover our spouse’s most important feelings and needs.

On Listening and Other Rare, Exotic Habits

By tuning in to your spouse, the two of you can enjoy more meaningful, rewarding communication than ever before.

The Power of Healthy Conflict

Healthy conflict can actually take your marriage to deeper levels of intimacy.