Marriage (Page 2 of 3)

6 Simple Ways to Show Your Spouse Affection When You Don’t Feel Like It

We all face seasons where we aren’t as close as we’d like to be. What’s important is that we recognize these times and do our best to intentionally bridge the gap you’ve seen growing between you.

Warning Signs of Codependency in Marriage (and How to Heal From It!)

When one person is codependent, they have an unhealthy reliance on their spouse to fulfill their needs. The good news is, it is possible to heal this cycle of brokenness.

10 Unrealistic Expectations That Can Destroy Marriages

Having expectations is not bad, but choosing to make your expectations your reality without ever considering your reality becomes detrimental. In your mind, your expectations are valid, fair, and even reasonable. But you neglect to consider that they don’t only involve you but others around you, in particular, your spouse.

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4 Signs You Have an Emotionally Abusive Husband

Marriage can be hard. To make a love last for a lifetime, we have to be willing to endure many ups and downs. We are given endless chances to forgive and show love beyond reason. Yet, sometimes the healthy back and forth that love requires can become unhealthy and even abusive.

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10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Husband

Recent studies suggest that the “nagging wife, checked-out husband” cycle may NOT be the biggest threat to a relationship.

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10 Things We Got Right in 50 Years of Marriage

Our previous blog told of ten mistakes we made over a half-century of marital bliss. As promised, here are ten things we got right.

5 Toxic Marriage Killers

When we say “I do,” we are also saying I will be a safe place for you. I will show you respect. I will love you with my whole heart. Once married, our actions are never just about ourselves; they are always about the “us” that you and your spouse now make up.

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4 Steps to Take if You Are Unhappy in Your Marriage

The thing they don’t talk about when you buy that fabulous wedding dress, exchange those heartfelt vows, and drive off into the sunset together is that there will be many times that this relationship will feel a lot more like work than play.

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5 Things to Do When You Learn Your Spouse Is Having an Affair

I lived through this very betrayal over a decade ago when I learned that my then-pastor-husband was having an affair with a woman in our church. I’ll never forget that first night as I scoured emails and needed to know every single detail.

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6 Coping Mechanisms for Grieving Widows

Losing a spouse is one of the most profound and heart-wrenching experiences one can endure. The pain and grief that follow can feel overwhelming and isolating. In these moments of sorrow, it is essential to remember that you are not alone and that there IS comfort to be found.

8 Ways to Date Your Spouse without Breaking the Budget

Dating your spouse is vital to the health of your marriage since sharing experiences outside of your normal routines keeps your relationship fresh and strengthens your bond. But traditional dates are often so expensive that couples sometimes neglect dating rather than deal with the stress of paying for pricey dates, like dinner at a fancy restaurant followed by a movie.