Becoming one is something that takes effort and persistence.
Marriage
In the business of life, couples in blended families often stop connecting through shared leisure time. They simply spend their time on other things. But, wise remarried couples recognize the importance of leisure, and they maximize their fun-factor.
How can I get my husband to make our family a priority in his busy schedule?
According to Jacob Silverman there were 1,138 federal benefits, rights and responsibilities associated with marriage.
God intended sexuality to be a wonderful gift for married couples. Remarriage presents some unique barriers to sexual intimacy, but each of them can be overcome.
Dr. Bill Maier addresses the issue of recovery from pornography use.
Couples should have a financial strategy in place to avoid the use of debt. Don’t let debt become a cause of discontent in your marriage.
Few things in life test wedding vows like chronic illness.
If you’ve discovered that infertility is part of your story, the pressure to conceive can be even greater.
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 …
Many of us unknowingly bring a language of shame into our relationship. Find the grace and strength to make marriage a shame-free zone.
Dr. Bill Maier addresses the issue of divorce, including children, reconciliation and low-conflict divorce.
The real danger in pursuing a spouse is that we will “settle” for the world’s vision of self, love and marriage.
It takes more than an opinion to discover the right thing.
In marriage, it’s important to check our attitudes and discern whether our thinking is based on truth or misperception.
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.
Dr. Bill Maier addresses the issues of cohabitation and living together.
God’s promises are solid and surprisingly applicable to military life.
First responder marriages face the same challenges as civilian marriages, plus an entirely unique set.
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.