How Pornography Can Affect Your Marriage
Although the topic may be challenging, it’s important to shift our focus to a topic that often contributes to the erosion of trust and intimacy in marriage: pornography. While many may view pornography as a personal or harmless activity, research has shown that its effects on marriage can be far-reaching…
You Get an “F” for Criticism
How healthy is your marriage? What is the quality of your relationship? If you graded your relationship, what would you give it, an A, B, C, D or F? This is something that I really want you to think about because it can create a marriage breakthrough for you. So, I…
I Dare You
Quick question: What do you like most about your spouse? {You still like them, right 🙂 }? Think about your husband or wife. Consider their character traits and qualities. List the 10 things you like most. Here’s what I want you to do for me: I dare you to compliment them on one of…
How Do YOU Spell Love?
Guys, do you know how women spell love? T-I-M-E. Not just “quality time”—which often becomes a vague excuse for squeezing in the bare minimum—but a quantity of quality time. The idea isn’t simply to “check the box” of spending time together, but to give your marriage focused, intentional, undistracted time that nurtures connection, conversation,…
Letting Go Of Fear: Embracing Your Life & Marriage With Courage
Fear is an invisible force that keeps you from unlocking your best life. It makes you overthink, fills you with worry and doubt, makes you second guess yourself, and causes you to panic. It’s a common reason people settle for a safe life instead of the life they want. It…
The Strong Connection Between Self-Care, Work, and Stress Management
With how busy and stressful your daily life can be due to work, family, and personal relationships, it always helps to take a break and prioritize your needs. As such, a previous post recommends adopting self-care practices to not only benefit your mental health but also foster deeper relationships, including…
The Impact Of Positive Habits On Personal Transformation & Your Marriage
It’s easy to feel like a failure and that you’re not enough when you’re suffering in an unhappy marriage, causing you to feel helpless and hopeless. This can lead you to say, “Why bother?” making you give up on yourself and the marriage. Instead of taking charge of the situation,…
Let Their Negative Energy Fuel You
An old saying goes, “Not everyone in your circle is in your corner. Many people want you to fail, and some of them want you to think they’re your friends. But don’t be fooled—they’re not. They’re envious of your success or jealous of your marriage. They secretly enjoy your mistakes…
14 Ways to Care for Your Relationship in Tough Times
Adjusting to a new normal—whether a new marriage or a new relationship—requires mindfulness and a willingness to adapt. But instead of just surviving, you can aim to thrive. Here, Mad About Marriage shares ways to center yourself and care for your relationship, even in tough times. Shower Your Partner with…
Six Ways To Nurture Your Relationship With Your Spouse
If you don’t invest in your marriage by giving it your attention and nurturing it, your relationship with your spouse will die slowly. Denying your marriage is in trouble doesn’t solve anything, neither does shrugging your shoulders and walking away. Another thing that never works is waiting for your spouse…