Common Pitfalls of Communication in Marriage
Every marriage survey says that poor communication is the leading cause of divorce. In fact, researchers can predict whether a couple will divorce by simply observing how the husband and wife communicate. But why is communication in marriage so hard? Why are so many couples getting it wrong? Lastly, what…
Personal Growth in Marriage: When Spouses Grow at Different Rates
The happiest married couples are those who continue to pursue personal growth after marriage. But spouses don’t usually grow at the same time or rate; that can pose a real challenge. It’s not uncommon for one person to be far ahead of the other professionally, spiritually or personally. Marriage problems arise when the…
Is Your Spouse Angry All the Time?
Anger is contagious, which makes being married to someone who is angry all the time very difficult. It takes a lot of effort to not react emotionally to the other person’s anger and avoid becoming an angry person yourself. It’s also difficult to be compassionate towards an angry partner. And…
Marriage Advice: How to Come Clean With Your Spouse
Have you been totally honest with your spouse about how much you spent the last time you went shopping? Have you told them that you forgot to do something that they asked you to do? Would you like some marriage advice on how to come clean with your spouse? Hiding…
Stay Happily Married: Set Boundaries with Friends of the Opposite Sex
You wouldn’t store a valuable treasure in an unsafe place, would you? You’d want to protect it from thieves and adverse conditions. Your Christian marriage is a treasure that needs to be protected from “adverse conditions” like friendships with the opposite sex. This is part of staying happily married. This…
Do you have a “Work Spouse”?
Work spouse relationships usually start out completely innocent, just a couple of co-workers bonding over common interests or grabbing lunch together. However, with time, work spouses become more and more attached and the relationship evolves into an emotional affair. Having someone to laugh with and have honest conversations with in…
Happily Married: Switching from Work Mode to Husband or Wife Mode
Are you the kind of person who takes work stress home with you? Is it easy for you to decompress and transition from work-mode to home-mode? Spouses can help each other cope with professional stress. However, this doesn’t mean you should dump all your stress on your partner. Even happily…
Intimacy in Marriage: When we Keep Secrets from Our Husbands and Wives
Self-disclosure is an important part of intimacy in marriage. Revealing yourself to your spouse is supposed to be a pleasant experience filled with understanding and acceptance, and devoid of judgment and criticism. But it doesn’t always happen that way. Why we Keep Secrets Fear is the main reason why we…
Happily Married? How Deep is Your Relationship with Your Spouse?
Most marriages start off with intense passion. Spouses are drawn to each other and being happily married seems quite easy. However, this initial passion does not create depth in the relationship. It does not prepare you for the hardships that you may encounter down the road. Many couples don’t realize…
Happily Married: How to Stop Comparing your Marriage to Others
When you compare your marriage to someone else’s, you’re essentially comparing your “behind the scenes” to their “highlight reel.” You’re not privy to everything that’s going on in their marriage so you end up comparing their strengths to your weaknesses. This is a sure-fire recipe for insecurity and unhappiness, no…