Some Thoughts On Marriage Counseling
What are your thoughts on marriage counseling? What have you heard or been told? Some couples go through marriage counseling and seem not to benefit at all. But for other couples, marriage counseling saved their marriage. It seems everyone has an opinion on marriage counseling. So here are few of…
Marriage And Work – Striking A Balance
Life is pretty complicated, isn’t it? I’m sure things were never easy but this isn’t the 1950s, that’s for sure. It seems one of the biggest challenges we face is with trying to find balance between marriage and work. We need money to survive, to pay our bills, buy food…
God’s Blue Print For A Happy Christian Marriage
A happy Christian marriage doesn’t happen by accident – it takes work. Would you like to have a Christian marriage that overflows with greater joy and happiness? Then having an understanding of why God created marriage, and his purposes for it, is the place to start. Colossians 1:16-17 says, “All…
Simple Ways to Create a Happy Marriage
Some relationship issues are so complicated and severe that couples wonder if they will ever have a happy marriage again. Truth is, very few marriage problems are simple. BUT, here are some simple ways to ensure that you will have a lasting and happy marriage. Give your marriage the time…
Save Your Marriage: Just How Far Will You Go?
You might be one of those people who never thought in a million years your relationship would be on life support and you would find yourself in the “save marriage” category. Couples long for a marriage that lasts a lifetime. But unfortunately for many, once the honey moon phase passes, things…
What To Really Expect In Marriage
Would you like a happy marriage? What a silly question. Of course you do — everyone does. But one of the main reasons why people are so unhappy with their marriage is because of unrealistic expectations. Many people who get married expect/assume that their partner will change (how’s that been…
How to Avoid Divorce and Save the Marriage
Most people begin their married life as a happy couple – avoiding divorce or saving marriage is the furthest thing from their minds because of the blissfulness they enjoy. But as is often the case, conflicts and bitterness creep in, and eventually the couple wakes up in the dreary world…
6 Ways to Repair and Save a Marriage
6 Ways to Repair and Save a Marriage Despite having been married for the last 12 years, Don and Brenda (not their real names) are on the verge of a divorce, despite wanting to save their marriage. Although they’ve tried to save their marriage, their efforts often lead to arguments,…
Effects of Spirituality on Marital Satisfaction
Does spirituality improve marital satisfaction? The research is in! Studies show that when spirituality is valued in a marriage such as when a husband and wife share similar beliefs and religious practices, marital and familial satisfaction rates are significantly higher than in families with few or no spiritual resources or…
Can Pornography Actually Improve Sex in Marriage?
What do you think, does pornography improve marital sex? Maybe you’ve heard people say that they use pornography to “spice up” their sex life. Some report that pornography has made marital sex that much better. While I have no desire to argue with anyone about what they feel is true…