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Getting Your Thoughts Back on Course

Tara, a young lady at the church I was working for at the time, approached me one day after church and asked to speak with me. “You’ve got to help me. I know in my heart that my attitude is wrong, but—I can’t help it. It’s how I feel. My marriage is killing me. It’s …

Solo Duty

This practical guide to holding down the fort highlights what the spouse at home needs to be in control of when the other spouse deploys.

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Pornography and Virtual Infidelity

In This Series: 1. The Stages of Pornography Addiction 2. Pornography and Virtual Infidelity 3. Pornography Lies 4. Corrosive Influence of Porn on Wives 5. Erosive Influence of Porn Upon Husbands 6. Marital Fidelity in a Social-Media World The photograph was invented in 1839, and in just 11 quick years the word “pornographer‚” was seeded …

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Unfulfilled Intimacy: What Do I Do?

Remember that you are not alone; your ache is common to every human on earth.

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The Ruts in Your Mind

When you and your spouse disagree, or get hurt, or become frustrated, or reach an impasse, the easiest thing to do is what you have always done!

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The Truth About Emotional Affairs

Emotional affairs venture into dangerous territory. They may not lead to physical involvement, but can still devastate marriages.

Turning Your Marriage Around

Attitudes and the thoughts that form them are important, especially in marriage.

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Dealing With Physical Distance in Marriage

When we marry, few of us picture spending extended amounts of time away from our mate. Then reality sets in.

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Absorbing the Initial Shock of Temporary Separation

You need to confront the what-ifs and how-tos before the separation to lessen the worry.

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Hope For Marriage After Infidelity (Part 1 of 2)

On this first day of a two-day broadcast, Gary and Mona Shriver share with Dr. Bill Maier and Dr. Julianna Slattery how they found healing and restoration after an affair, a journey chronicled in their book, Unfaithful: Rebuilding Trust After Infidelity.

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Hope For Marriage After Infidelity (Part 2 of 2)

On this second day of a two-day broadcast, Gary and Mona Shriver share with Dr. Bill Maier and Dr. Julianna Slattery how they found healing and restoration after an affair, a journey chronicled in their book, Unfaithful: Rebuilding Trust After Infidelity.

Dating Later in Life

Dating and Singleness Later in Life

Jenna, Elisabeth, John and Suzanne all thought they would have found Mr. or Mrs. Right years earlier, but life didn’t turn out the way they planned. By now, these thirty- and forty-somethings have all been playing the dating game a lot longer than they’d care to admit. But first let’s set the record straight: This …

Divorcing Shame From Marriage

Many of us unknowingly bring a language of shame into our relationship. Find the grace and strength to make marriage a shame-free zone.

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Dr. Bill Maier on Divorce

Dr. Bill Maier addresses the issue of divorce, including children, reconciliation and low-conflict divorce.

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Settling for a Spouse

The real danger in pursuing a spouse is that we will “settle” for the world’s vision of self, love and marriage.

Infertility

If you’ve discovered that infertility is part of your story, the pressure to conceive can be even greater.

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My Attitude Toward My Spouse

In marriage, it’s important to check our attitudes and discern whether our thinking is based on truth or misperception.

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So, Where’s the Honeymoon?

Unrealistic expectations create disillusionment when your hopes are not realized. Realistic expectations for your blended family give much need perspective and guidance for a fulfilling family experience.

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Dr. Bill Maier on Cohabitation

Dr. Bill Maier addresses the issues of cohabitation and living together.

God’s Promises to Service Members and Spouses

God’s promises are solid and surprisingly applicable to military life.