Want Better Communication In Relationships? Be Open to Other Points of View
Most spouses have differing opinions in a wide variety of areas such as parenting, in-laws and finances. In fact, differences of opinion are a normal part of communication in relationships. However, how a couple chooses to deal with these differences can make or break their marriage. As a husband or…
Is Neediness Causing Marital Problems Between You and Your Spouse?
Extreme emotional neediness in marriage is unhealthy and destructive. This is because needy people have unrealistic expectations of their spouses. They require constant verbal reassurance and physical demonstration of love from their spouses. This is emotionally draining for the other spouse and often causes serious marital problems. Although neediness can…
5 Things You Should Know About Your Partner in a Healthy Relationship
No matter how long you have known your spouse, they will never cease to surprise you. When you are in a healthy relationship, you are continually discovering new things about your spouse. That’s because as humans, we are continually changing so there is always something new to be learned. However,…
Selfishness is the Cause of All Marital Problems
When a married couple continually experiences marital problems, it is usually due to one thing: selfishness. This is because selfishness is the complete opposite of love. “Love does not seek its own” (1 Cor. 13:5). Instead, it is more concerned with the well being of others. Selfishness has many faces….
What it Means to Agree to Disagree for a Happy Marriage
Have you ever reached a dead end in a disagreement with your spouse? Where none of you could convince the other to “cross over to the other side?” There are only two ways to deal with such a situation. You can either agree to disagree for a happy marriage or…
Support your Spouse Emotionally for a Happy Marriage
Having a happy marriage is every couple’s dream. However, in order to be happily married, spouses need to support each other emotionally. Marriage should not feel as if you are doing business together. It should feel like you are best mates with your spouse. When you are emotionally supportive towards…
Bring Harmony to Your Christian Marriage through Spirituality
Do you desire deeper spiritual intimacy with your wife or husband? Spiritual intimacy is an essential part of Christian marriage. However, such intimacy must be nurtured over time. This is done by discussing spirituality with each other openly and continually planting the seeds of spiritual growth in the marriage by:…
How to Merge your Holiday and Family Traditions
The holidays can be a tough time for couples, especially newlyweds. This is because both parties have their own set of unique holiday and family traditions that they hold dear to their hearts and would like to uphold. Unfortunately, these traditions sometimes conflict. For instance, if one party always had…
The Art of a Happy Marriage
It is human nature to think that you would be happier if you had more. For instance, many married couples think they would have a happy marriage if they had more money, better and less stressful jobs and spent more quality time together. What they do not realize is that…
Forgive your Spouse for a Healthy Relationship
It is impossible to have a healthy relationship without forgiveness. However, forgiving a spouse can be quite a struggle. How do you forgive someone who promised to love and cherish you and then turned around and hurt you? The truth is that it is not easy, but it can be…