Can I ever trust them again?

"Almost every marriage has encountered difficulties over broken trust. I would even argue that most difficulties in marriage stem directly from a breach of trust. Strong marriages require strong trust, so here are nine key ways to rebuild it once it has been damaged".....

http://strongermarriages.com/9-steps-to-rebuilding-trust-in-marriage/

Are you teammates or enemies?

At some point, most couples will argue over how to discipline their children. After all, you and your spouse are different people who will naturally approach parenting differently at times—or maybe more often than you’d like. Understand that some disagreement is to be expected. Marriages, after all, are unions between people from different family backgrounds and beliefs, which can easily lead to parental tensions.

https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/parents-disagree-10-ways-parent-team/

Guys: Try the "Stay-At-Home" Date Night

"... I’ve learned something about what it takes to impress my bride. Two words: Stay home. This will ring true whether you’ve been married for more than 20 years or 20 days. Keep it simple and stay in. Okay, so there is more to it than just simply staying at home. It’s going to take a little effort to get there but here 4 ways that you can really impress her".....

http://blog.lifeway.com/leadingmen/2017/09/21/4-tips-for-a-stay-at-home-date-night/#.Wcq4MWhSyUk

Help...we keep arguing!

"Start with two selfish people with different backgrounds and personalities. Now add some bad habits and interesting idiosyncrasies, throw in a bunch of expectations, and then turn up the heat a little with the daily trials of life. Guess what? You are bound to have conflict. It’s unavoidable".....

http://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/resolving-conflict/6-steps-for-resolving-conflict-in-marriage

When Your Marriage is Dying

"Most church leaders, parents, pastors, family members, and individuals seek a 'formula' to answer this question. Unfortunately, there is no such recipe because each situation is unique and should be addressed as such.However, there are some essential steps couples must take if reconciliation is to be successful".....

http://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/troubled-marriage/saving-a-marriage/when-your-marriage-is-dying

5 Good Things that Could Go Bad

"A good thing is always a good thing, right?  Well…yes and no.  Sometimes, you CAN have too much of a good thing.  There are many situations in our marriages and families that we might consider a “good thing”, but sometimes, we try to cram too much of it into our family life.  It’s a tricky balancing act that takes great consideration.  If we allow these good things to take priority over our marriage and family, then all we will have left is a damaged relationship with our spouse and children".....


http://sixseeds.patheos.com/ashleywillis/5-really-good-things-can-be-bad-for-marriage/

BREAKING: Men and Women think differently about sex

"It’s no surprise that many husbands and wives think differently about sex. And these differences can easily become a source of conflict in marriage".....

http://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/romance-and-sex/7-things-to-remember-about-sex?spMailingID=11939614&spUserID=MTM0NTg3NzIxMDAyS0&spJobID=1241441097&spReportId=MTI0MTQ0MTA5NwS2

Silent Storm: My Spouse Won't Talk to Me

"Why do couples buckle down in silence, and what are they saying through their silence? Sometimes it can be a mere personality trait, but it also can be a symptom of something far more significant".....

http://www.focusonthefamily.ca/content/silent-storm-when-your-spouse-wont-talk

Sexual Frequency in Marriage: 3 common questions

"At some point in every couple’s marriage—often in the early years—the question of sexual frequency comes up. They might find themselves wondering how often they 'should' be having sex, how to agree on frequency, or whether they’re normal".....

http://www.symbis.com/blog/sexual-frequency-marriage-3-common-questions/?utm_source=Devotion+by+Les+and+Leslie&utm_campaign=9d4369aca7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_09_12&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e61eb22cfc-9d4369aca7-138139101&mc_cid=9d4369aca7&mc_eid=82de7e3bbf

Successful Conflict?

"The problem with expressing needs in a negative way is it comes off like criticism. Despite what some people say, there is no such thing as constructive criticism. Criticism triggers a person to become defensive and protect themselves from an attack, which blocks the resolution of a conflict".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/transforming-criticism-into-wishes-a-recipe-for-successful-conflict/?utm_source=Marriage+Minute&utm_campaign=49ac65805e-MM_09122017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_56abe07ac5-49ac65805e-135378537

Money, Money, Money

"Money is a loaded issue in most marriages because it represents the ability to get the things we need and want. It tends to become an issue of power, dictating who makes the decisions and whose dreams get fulfilled. Needless to say, discussions about money, bills, and budgeting can generate some powerful emotions".....

http://www.symbis.com/blog/finances-get-page-spouse/?utm_source=Devotion+by+Les+and+Leslie&utm_campaign=af3f355614-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_08_31&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e61eb22cfc-af3f355614-138139101&mc_cid=af3f355614&mc_eid=82de7e3bbf

Debunking 12 Myths About Relationships

"If you’ve had or are having trouble in your relationship, you’ve probably gotten lots of advice. Sometimes it seems like everybody who has ever been married or knows anyone who has ever been married thinks he or she holds the secret to guaranteeing endless love".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/debunking-12-myths-about-relationships/?utm_source=Marriage+Minute&utm_campaign=06549bdd61-MM_09052017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_56abe07ac5-06549bdd61-135378537