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A young couple enjoy a loving embrace in a summertime sunset. You, too, can enjoy emotional intimacy with your spouse if you're willing to invest the time being vulnerable with each other and with God.

5 Steps to Emotional Intimacy with Your Spouse

Here are five ways you can form a deeper connection with your spouse and God.

A woman stands, staring angrily at her husband. He sits on the couch, staring off into space in in a detached manner as they try to deal with autism in their marriage.

Autism in Marriage

Autism support usually focuses on children, but autistic adults need support too. Here’s what you need to know about autism in marriage.

A couple holds hands in the middle of a field in a sunset. Decades of data has shown that premarital sex seems to be associated with a significant elevated risk of divorce. Here's a list of that data on premarital sex and divorce.

Premarital Sex and Greater Risk of Divorce

A continually growing mound of data shows that premarital sex is associated with increased risk of divorce. Here are some of the studies.

A man sits with his face buried in his hands, clearly sad. His wife sits next to him trying to comfort him. For victims of PTSD and their spouses, there is hope. Treatment and time can help mitigate PTSD's devastating impact on your marriage.

PTSD and Your Marriage

For victims of PTSD and their spouses, there is hope. Treatment and time can help heal the inner injuries of a person battling PTSD and mitigate PTSD’s devastating impact on marriage relationships.

A sad woman sits next to a window, contemplating her insecurities. You may be able to work through insecurity in your relationship by seeking help. Here are some suggestions to get you started.

How to Stop Being Insecure in a Relationship

If you struggle with insecurities and issues of self-worth with your spouse, here are some suggestions to break free from these destructive thoughts.

A young couple walk arm-in-arm down a pathway in a park surrounded by trees. How can you fix an unhappy marriage? Learn how you can develop effective, yet simple habits for marital happiness.

Unhappy Marriage? Fix It with These Simple Habits for Marital Happiness

If you find yourself in an unhappy marriage, try these five simple things. If you and your spouse make these habits last, it will be a turning point in your relationship.

A woman holds her wedding ring in shame, while her husband, slightly out of focus, sits on the other end of the room sadly holding his head in his hands. If you recently discovered your spouse has been unfaithful, I want to offer some guidance on how to recover from marriage infidelity.

Marital Infidelity: Recovery for Both Wounded Spouses

An affair can cause deep, emotional pain and turn your entire life upside down. Dr. Greg Smalley offers some advice to both spouses on how to repair their relationship after marital infidelity.

A couple stands arm-in-arm on a beach with the water in the background. They are gazing into each other's eyes. The stresses of everyday life can tax your marriage. Here are 12 suggestions to cultivate a deeper friendship with your spouse.

Twelve Steps to a Deeper Friendship With Your Spouse

Over time, the stressors of everyday married life can erode your relationship with your spouse. Here are some tips to help you keep your friendship strong.

A man and woman lie in bed, backs to each other. Of all the sexual secrets that couples carry, one of the most painful is when the husband isn't interested in sex. Here are some tips to help.

When Your Husband Isn’t Interested in Sex

When a husband isn’t interested in sex, it can be a source of shame, doubt, and frustration in a marriage. Here are some of the common causes of this issue and some tips on how to address them.

A man hides a gift he intends to give his wife behind his back as he approaches her in the house. Gift-giving is one of the five love languages. There are five love languages. Each person has a primary love language that we must learn to speak if we want that person to feel loved.

Understanding and Learning to Speak the Five Love Languages

There are five basic love languages — five ways to express love emotionally. Here’s an overview of each and how each type expresses and feels love. Which one applies to your spouse?

A man and woman sit on a couch facing each other in deep communication. A man and woman sit on a couch facing each other in deep communication. Most couples need help learning to communicate in marriage in a productive way. Understanding the needs of a spouse requires sacrifice.

Learning to Communicate in a Relationship

Learning to communicate with your spouse in a productive way takes time and sacrifice. Here are some tips to communicate with your less communicative or overly communicative spouse.

“A couple smiles warmly at each other, standing close together with mountains in the background, capturing a moment of keeping the romance alive.”

How to Keep Romance Alive for a Successful Marriage

Sometimes, the busyness of life can wear your relationship down. Author Mitch Temple and Dr. Bill Maier offer some tips on bringing the romance back for a successful marriage.

An angry woman sits at the end of a couch, clearly angry with the bearded man sitting on the other end of the couch. There is plenty of motivation to learn how to deal with anger in your marriage effectively. Here are a few scenarios to consider.

Dealing With Anger in Your Marriage

Marriage provides motivation to learn how to manage anger, which often stems from other emotions: hurt, fear or frustration. Here are some healthy ways to deal with anger in your marriage.

A wife comforts her husband, who is holding his head in shame. Here are the top 10 indicators your marriage will survive pornography addiction.

Ten Indicators Your Marriage Will Survive Pornography Addiction

Ultimately, pornography addicts are dependent on God for recovery. Here’s a look at the common signs that married couples will survive a pornography addiction.

A photo of a little bride and groom plastic pieces standing in a stack of money. Biblical stewardship means we are caretakers of what God has given us. So, when it comes to marriage and money, what does God expect?

Marriage and Money: What Does God Expect?

Money issues can cause big problems in marriage. It’s important to understand God’s plan for our finances and work to be good stewards of his property. Here are some tips to help do that.

A married couple sits together on a couch reading books, with the woman lying her head down on her husband's lap. You can encourage connection and conflict resolution by suggesting Christian marriage books to someone who’s struggling in their marriage.

The Best Christian Marriage Books

Whether you’re mentoring another couple in their marriage or just know of a couple who needs some help, recommending a good book is a great place to start. Here are some to consider.

A photo of a husband and wife sitting on a couch, with the wife comforting her husband, who is obviously stressed. If you're the wife of a stressed-out husband, maybe these tips will help you support your husband through work stress.

How to Support Your Husband Through Work Stress

Is your husband moody, angry or fearful? He may have difficulties at work. Dr. Greg Smalley offers practical methods that his wife, Erin, has used to help him navigate these work-related challenges.

A woman sits on a couch with her husband, comforting him after and argument. Don't let your spouse make you angry. When you feel strong emotion (a reaction), slow down and decide what to do next (a response).

Don’t Let Your Spouse Make You Angry

No one-including our spouse-can control the way you feel. The next time you react emotionally or in anger, take a step back and acknowledge that while the emotion is real, how you respond to it is up to you.

A couple embracing at sunset on the beach, symbolizing true love for your spouse through emotional connection and romantic devotion.

True Love for Your Spouse Is an Attitude, Not a Feeling

True love, the kind of love that keeps a couple together for a lifetime, is not a feeling but an attitude. It says, “With the help of God, I’m going to do everything I can to enhance the life of my spouse.”

A woman perfectly tidies a vase of flowers in an immaculate living room. Perfectionism in Marriage isn't healthy for us or our relationships.

Perfectionism in Marriage Isn’t the Point

Perfectionism can take its toll on marriage. To release yourself and your spouse from the pressure to be perfect, fall back on the grace of God.