The 5 Things NEVER to Say During a Fight

"If you want to fare well during a fight, half of your success lies in knowing what NOT to say".....

http://bogottcounseling.com/2017/08/15/5-things-not-to-say-during-a-fight/

Taking Care of Your Marriage When Your Calendar is Full

"The rest of life seems to take priority, and we forget about the human relationship that matters most. In the midst of the end of the school year and marathon, kid’s baseball games, we can’t forget to pursue our spouse".....

http://www.scottkedersha.com/pursuing-your-spouse-in-the-midst-of-a-full-life/

There's No Quick Fix

"We tend to approach problems in our marriages/with our spouse with this same, quick fix mindset which quickly leads to frustration when we don’t get the results we wanted or anticipated".....

https://fiercemarriage.com/quick-fix-marital-issues

Dealing with Disappointment in Marriage

"The simple reality is that the first rush of 'love' simply can’t last because it includes a temporary flood of chemicals that is a form of actual intoxication. The second wave of love that follows is richer and deeper. But what do you do when the tide seems to go out, leaving you stranded on the dry sands of disappointment? Here are five steps to help you find hope for the days ahead when disappointment drowns you and the dream seems to die".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/dealing-with-disappointment-in-marriage

7 Habits That Can Lead to Adultery

"In this particular instance, no physical/sexual lines were crossed before the emotional affair came to light, but even still, great damage had already been done to the marriage. Like so many couples, they have found themselves in a place they never expected to be and now they’re starting the process of rebuilding trust and trying to restore their relationship".....

https://homeword.com/jims-blog/7-habits-that-can-lead-to-adultery/#.WwWFTUgvyUk

Are You in an Abusive Relationship?

"When the abuse first begins, many women in abusive relationships aren’t sure if what they are experiencing is abusive. In fact, one of the biggest hurdles to addressing domestic violence is that very few victims self-identify as experiencing abuse. Many think abuse happens to 'those women' and don’t want to have the stigma of being one of 'those women'.”.....

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/archived-content/miscellaneous/are-you-in-an-abusive-relationship/

Marriage is not a big thing...it's a million little things

"One revelation to come from his research is the idea that small, intentional moments hold more weight than isolated, extravagant gestures when it comes to building emotional longevity in your relationship. Dr. Gottman’s motto is 'small things often.'"

https://www.gottman.com/blog/marriage-not-big-thing-million-little-things/

3 Characteristics of a Repentant Spouse

"But for Christian husbands and wives who want a strong marriage, there comes a time when we have to own up and be honest about ourselves. Will we live our lives bare before the Lord? Will we open ourselves up to our spouses?  If so, then we need to learn how to be repentant".....

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/forgiveness/3-characteristics-of-a-repentant-spouse/

Money: the great Marriage-Uniter or Marriage-Divider?

The Bible tells us that a husband and wife are to be as one. This oneness is to infiltrate all areas of the couple’s lives. Including money. So how does a married couple turn the notorious marriage-divider into a marriage-uniter?

http://www.artrainer.com/3-questions-married-couples-must-answer-to-turn-the-notorious-marriage-divider-money-into-a-marriage-uniter/

Why Sex Matters

God made us for permanent, solid, and secure attachments. There will be disruptions; romantic love is a series of connections and disconnections. But instead of moving away from one another and believing romantic love is dead, we need to move in, heal the traumatic or hurtful breech, and repair our love through empathic listening, attunement to the needs of our spouse, and touch.

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/romance-and-sex/why-sex-matters/

The Magic Ratio...According to Science

"Their discovery was simple. The difference between happy and unhappy couples is the balance between positive and negative interactions during conflict. There is a very specific ratio that makes love last".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-magic-relationship-ratio-according-science/

Jealousy and Insecurity Can Ruin Your Marriage

“Jealousy and insecurity are ruinous to a relationship.  We see many couples where one partner is plagued by feelings of low self-worth and inadequacy, which fuels suspicion towards their partner, and a constant questioning of his or her behaviour”.....

http://loverelations.co.uk/jealousy-insecurity-whats-ruining-relationship/

Waffles and Spaghetti

"Have you ever tried to talk to your partner and felt been unsure if they heard a word you said or even noticed you standing there? Chances are your answer is yes. Most of us can remember a time where we felt like we were taking to a brick wall or speaking another language. While we all aren’t speaking a different language, there are fundamental differences in how men and women think and communicate".....

https://ftajax.com/why-men-and-women-think-like-they-do/

Stop Taking Each Other for Granted

"Couples with marriages rich in habits, rituals, and traditions will be better suited to avoid the trap of taking each other for granted and will keep the positive side of the relationship nurtured over time. Here are three important rituals that saved my wife and I from taking each other for granted and drifting apart".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/3-daily-rituals-that-stop-spouses-from-taking-each-other-for-granted/