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Marriage Problems

A man hugs his grief-stricken wife. Telling the whole truth offers hope and freedom from pron addiction.

The Truth Offers Hope and Freedom from Pornography Addiction

Confessing the whole truth about a pornography addictions offers the best path for healing for a couple. Here are some things to consider in working out that process.

Shadow of a man with an abusive wife. He sits alone with his head in his hands, grappling with the fact that women abuse men too.

Male Abuse in Marriage? Why an Abusive Wife Is No Laughing Matter

Can men experience abuse in marriage? Why is it so hard to see a man as a victim of abuse?

A man comforts his sad wife. Here's how to help a depressed spouse.

How to Help a Depressed Spouse

It’s not easy to know how to help a depressed spouse, but this advice can get you started.

A wife comforts her husband. It's important for wives to help their sexually abused husbands.

Helping Your Sexually Abused Husband

Was your husband was sexually abused as a child? Don’t be afraid to take it slow with him, as healing takes time and patience.

A couple sits on a couch in verbal conflict. they can build a healthy marriage with authentic communication.

How to Build a Healthy Marriage With Authentic Communication

An affair, pornography addiction and trying to please everyone without caring for self. How could Karen and Bill sort out all of their issues and build a healthy marriage with authentic communication?

A young husband pleads his case with his wife while she holds her head in frustration. The wife wants better communication.

Wife Wants Better Communication in Marriage: A Guide for Mentors

When talk between spouses seems shallow to them, what’s missing? How can you help a couple have better communication in marriage?

An extended African American family of two parents, two grandparents, and two kids sit on a couch enjoying each other's company. Setting boundaries with in-laws is important.

Setting Boundaries with In-Laws and Relatives

Dr. Bill Maier addresses the issue of in-law relationships, drawing boundaries, and help for when a family member drops in uninvitedly.

A woman stands alone annoyed by her husband confiding in his mother about their relationship. Here are some tips for cutting your spouse's apron strings.

Cutting Your Spouse’s Apron Strings

Maintaining relationships with our parents is usually beneficial, but problems arise if certain factors are present.

A photo of a young couple welcoming their in-laws to their house. Getting along with your in-laws requires civility.

Getting Along With Your In-Laws

Getting along with your in-laws may not be easy, but these practical tips will help you make the best of it.

Good relationships with your in-laws is important. Here's an extended family laughing and getting along well.

Myths and Realities of Extended Families

Your relationship with your in-laws will probably change once you get married.

A young couple in a kitchen talking to their in-laws. Controlling in-laws trying to run your life is a difficult challenge.

What If In-Laws Try to Run Our Lives?

Relating to controlling in-laws is one of the trickiest problems a marriage can face. If you believe your in-laws are trying to run your life, the following principles might help.

A younger couple sits with an older couple on couches in a living room.

How Your Relationship with Your In-Laws Impacts Your Marriage

Do you get along with your in-laws?

A married couple receives a warm welcome from their in-laws. Building in-law relationships is important.

In-Law Relationships

Letting in-laws split, manipulate, or control you by silently acceding to their nutty, neurotic, inappropriate demands isn’t necessarily showing Christian love.

A couple with three kids from a blended stepfamily after remarriage navigate crossing a creek by stepping over rocks.

Is Remarriage Right for You and Your Future Stepfamily?

Understanding the challenges of stepfamily living can help you make an informed decision about remarriage.

God's intention for marriage is never divorce. Photo of an older married couple in a loving embrace.

Divorce Was Never God’s Intention

Only one man and one woman existed in the beginning. For that very obvious reason, divorce and remarriage were not options in the divine plan for man.

Remarriage doesn't wipe away memories and old habits. When such habits arise take time to discuss them, like this couple sitting on this couch.

Remarriage Doesn’t Wipe Away Memories and Old Habits

Remarriage may start a clean relationship slate, but it doesn’t wipe away memories and old habits. Your best response to your spouse’s remarriage mistakes may be uncommonly simple.

A man and a woman celebrate the joys of being remarried.

Dealing With the Past When You’re Remarried

Gil and Brenda Stuart brought memories, habits and history into their new marriage. They learned the importance of acknowledging the associated emotions and being able to talk about them.

Married couple speaking gently to each other

Recovering From an Affair

Whether you or your spouse recently confessed extramarital affair, we want to help you recover from the affair amid this overwhelming pain.

A happy couple embraces in a field at sunset. Building trust in marriage is imperative to a successful relationship.

Building Trust in Marriage

Trust in marriage stands or falls on the quality of its foundation.

A man and a woman sit together holding hands, seeking to overcome the restoration hurdles in marriage many couples face.

Restoration: Four Hurdles in Marriage You Must Face

In order to successfully navigate the road to reconciliation, couples must overcome four essential restoration hurdles in marriage. Understanding these critical issues will help you work through the healing process.