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Marriage Problems

Dr. Bill Maier on Pornography Recovery

Dr. Bill Maier addresses the issue of recovery from pornography use.

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Affairs and Adultery

Infidelity is not a simple problem and it cannot be fixed with a simple cure. This series of articles is designed to provide insight, encouragement and practical advice to anyone whose marriage has been undermined by an act of infidelity.

My Spouse Has An Addiction

Help! My husband is addicted to video games, playing for hours on end while neglecting our family.

A distressed woman lays her head on a table while an abusive spouse stands behind her with a clenched fist.

My Spouse Is Abusive

My husband is verbally and physically abusive. What do I do?

Chronic Illness in Marriage

Nothing quite assists a spouse in understanding his or her role of helpmate like a chronic illness.

Close up of hands holding a photo ripped down the middle, separating a happy husband and wife, suggesting divorce

Divorce and Separation

It takes more than an opinion to discover the right thing.

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Dr. Bill Maier on Separation

Dr. Bill Maier addresses issues involving marital separation, living apart, children and in-laws. Dr. Maier also addresses one of the most promising new forms of marital counseling called “Emotionally Focused Therapy” or “EFT.”

Emotional Affairs

Is there anything wrong with having a close friend of the opposite sex after you’re married? While there may be no clear answer, there are compelling reasons to be cautious about opposite-sex friendships outside of your spouse’s company.

How Would Divorce Affect Me?

With more than 30 years of research, we now know divorce seldom leads to a better life.

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My Spouse Struggles with Homosexuality

A homosexual struggle may take years to manifest within a marriage.

Husband is being confronted by his wife

Confronting Your Spouse

After spending considerable time in prayer and perhaps with trusted friends and family, you need to present the evidence and express your feelings openly with your spouse.

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Should I Get a Divorce?

No couple goes into marriage thinking they’ll be the ones who won’t make it.

Is There Hope for My Marriage?

To have good marriages, we need to ride out the ‘lows’ so that the relationship can be strengthened.

how does divorce affect my kids

How Could Divorce Affect My Kids?

We now have an enormous amount of research on divorce and children, all pointing to the same stubborn truth: Kids suffer when moms and dads split up.

Hope for the Separated

Now that one million marriages fail each year, the term separation often equates divorce. Christians are called to change that equation.

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How Can We Keep from Drifting Apart?

There are as many reasons for drifting apart as there are marriages.

Holidays and the In-Laws

There are no specific right and wrong ways for families to spend the holidays together, but there could be better ways.

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When Your Spouse Won’t Talk

Relating to each other is not a technique we’re born with. It’s like a muscle that needs to be developed over time.

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When Your Spouse Won’t Leave You Alone

Here are some suggestions if you’re feeling cornered by a spouse who always wants to talk.

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What if an In-Law Doesn’t Accept Me?

These steps will help you deal with those sticky in-law situations.