Holiday stress can turn couples away from each other, so plan now to avoid the stressors and be more connected this season.
Marriage
Husbands can reveal God’s loving, self-sacrificing movement into people’s hearts by the way they treat their wife. And wives can reveal God’s invitation to be filled with His strengthening presence.
Sex clubs, Internet porn, AIDS . . . with so much bad news, it’s easy to forget what God intended sex to be.
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.
Some see sex as a means to an end. But when something is reduced to a utilitarian process, it ceases to be beautiful. Waiting for sex helps couples find its true value: unity.
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.
Having trouble getting your spouse to help with money issues or join the get-out-of-debt crusade? Here’s help.
Couples often struggle with their differing money personalities and the destructive attitudes that keep them in debt. Mary Hunt offers insights to help couples find hope.
As we seek to focus on the significance of Jesus’ birth amid all the hustle and bustle of the season, another crucial part of Christmas is often lost.
Challenges, stress and painful trials are going to be part of your life together. The key to a thriving marriage is to learn how to manage the crises that are inevitable.
If we avoid conflict or pretend it doesn’t exist, the greater the problem will become.
It is rare that a marriage hits a crisis point as the result of one move of one person.
When your spouse is diagnosed with a chronic illness, you begin to realize that your life, your spouse’s life and your marriage will never again be the same.
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.
Authors Bill and Pam Farrel look back on some of life’s storms that helped them build a lasting, enduring love in their marriage. They offer some tips that will help you do just that.
Erin Smalley challenges wives to avoid criticizing their husbands. She’s found that effective communication in marriage includes encouragement and positive feedback.
What does it really take to mentor other couples? Longtime marriage mentors dispel three misconceptions.
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 …
When you choose to be affirming, encouraging and giving, you stimulate positive emotions in your spouse. Couples who understand this learn how to make love, not just have sex.
Consider the following ways to avoid or end an extramarital affair and learn about the importance of knowing your spouse’s primary needs.