How often do you and your spouse fight?
How often do you and your spouse fight? (This question may cause mild panic. Or a resigned sigh. Either way, you’re in good company.)
One of the biggest reasons couples come to blows (metaphorically speaking) is not that they hate each other, but that they don’t understand each other’s needs. Which means a lot of wasted energy, hurt feelings, and “Why are we even arguing about this again?” moments.
A Thanksgiving Reminder: You’re Not Married to a Perfect Person (And That’s Okay)
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s easy to get caught up in the busyness: planning meals, seeing family, traveling, hosting, and trying to make everything just right.
But in the middle of it all, we wanted to pause and offer you a simple reminder that feels especially fitting for this season of gratitude:
The Surprisingly Simple Way to Build a Happier Marriage
How happy are you with your marriage?
Is it strong and healthy? Or could it use a little boost?
Here’s a simple but powerful tip that can breathe new life into your relationship:
Show your spouse that you’re genuinely happy to see them and that you have no plans for their improvement.
Sounds easy, right? But think about it…
If Someone Recorded Your Conversations… What Would They Hear?
If someone recorded your private conversations with your spouse,What kind of spouse would they think you are? Would your tone sound harsh?Critical?Negative?Accusatory? That’s a sobering thought, isn’t it? Time for a Quick Self-Check Take a minute right now and really think about this. Not to feel guilty or ashamed, but…
One Little Secret
Here’s a secret for a happy marriage that’s simple, easy, and takes less than 25 seconds. Yet, the impact it has on a relationship is profound. It’s a sincere prayer that I pray often. Instead of praying for God to change my spouse, I pray for Him to change me. I…
Unhappily Wed
It might seem a little odd for me to talk about divorce in a weekly marriage blog to you. But here’s what I know: Many more couples, Christians included, are thinking about divorce than they let on.Maybe you’ve thought about it, too. Divorce, though, is a permanent solution to temporary problems and…
Is Your Marriage in Trouble?
Marriage can be one of the most fulfilling relationships in life, but it’s not without its challenges. Every couple hits bumps along the way. However, what if I told you that there’s a chance your marriage is in trouble—and you don’t even know it? It’s easy to think that everything’s…
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…
Be Happy To See Them
Take a moment to reflect: how satisfied are you with your marriage? Is it as strong and healthy as you envision it could be? If you’re hoping for a happier, more fulfilling relationship, here’s a simple tip to start implementing right away: Show your partner that you’re genuinely happy to…
Dealing With Incompatibility
Wow. That’s what I said after reading this quote from Leo Tolstoy of all people: “What counts in making a happy marriage is not so much how compatible you are, but how you deal with incompatibility.” (Go ahead and say it, “Wow!”) So what about you? How do you deal with incompatibility? Do you slip…