The Secret to Marriage

"Having grace in marriage isn’t easy at first. By nature of the flesh, we are selfish people who look out for our own comfort and just desserts (James 3:14-16). But through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can trust God to give us the strength to let go".....

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/gods-plan-for-marriage/the-secret-to-my-marriage/

Overcoming Hardships in Marriage

"Every marriage faces hardship. It’s a given. This list covers most of the common troubles, but your situation is unique. The key point here is to face the difficulty – whatever kind of marriage trouble it is – together with your wife".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/10-hardships-in-marriage-and-how-to-overcome-them/

10 Ways to Battle Sexual Temptation

"When someone confesses or is caught in an affair, one of the first things they say is something to this effect, 'I didn’t mean it.' Or 'She/he meant nothing to me.' In other words, they end up in a place they never wanted to be. Most people don’t set out to cheat on their spouse. It starts small. It begins with a thought that goes uncontested, perhaps even nurtured into a fantasy. Those thoughts grow into an attitude and then the attitude grows into a disposition. That disposition erodes boundaries and clouds our sense of right and wrong".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/10-practical-ways-to-battle-your-sexual-temptations/

Does your spouse have any cringe-worthy behaviors?

"Most importantly, give one another grace. No one is perfect, and we all have qualities that are less than savory from time to time (some of them are just more apparent than others). When you approach one another with love, we have the greatest chance of acting as the best possible version of ourselves".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/creative-ways-to-approach-your-spouses-quirks/

The Emotional Bank Account

"Did you know that the number one thing couples fight about is nothing? After observing thousands of couples in our Love Lab for more than four decades, we discovered that most couples were not arguing about specific topics like finances, sex, parenting, or dealing with difficult in-laws. Instead, they were fighting about a failure to emotionally connect, and likely didn’t even know it".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/invest-relationship-emotional-bank-account/

To the Spouse Who Doesn't Understand Anxiety

"My husband recently told me he wishes that he knew what my anxiety felt like. He knows the stress of the night before a test, the fearful anticipation of a job interview, and the normal stressors of life—but he doesn’t know the anxiety that I know".....

http://www.nittygrittylove.com/to-the-spouse-who-doesnt-understand-anxiety/

You’re Not Allowed to Complain About Not Getting What You Didn’t Ask For

"It might feel super uncomfortable or awkward in the beginning. You might stumble over your words or they’ll come out wrong. Let yourself sit with that discomfort. Be patient with yourself and don’t give up. Keep trying. Mastering the skill of asking for what you want effectively, efficiently, and respectfully is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your partner".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/complain-not-getting-didnt-ask-for/

What happens when you don't like each other anymore?

"If you don’t ‘like’ your spouse any more, you need to find out why. Your feelings may be pointing to something that has changed. in you, or them. You should find out why you are having those 'Don’t like them anymore' feelings. It probably has little to do with them, and a lot to do with you".....

http://www.stupendousmarriage.com/dont-like-each-other-anymore

Top 10 Marriage Mistakes to Avoid

"Every couple needs to be able to handle conflict in a constructive way. Having an angry outburst so that you can win an argument will make you the loser in the end. It's also manipulative. Learn how to fight fair".....

https://www.liveabout.com/top-marriage-mistakes-2303312

Developing Spiritual Intimacy with Your Spouse

"When partners are asked the question, 'How close are you spiritually as a couple?' there are usually two responses. Many say, 'We’re not spiritually close,' or 'We’re not as close as we could be.' The second response is, 'I think we would like to be.' Many couples, when they finally talk about it, discover they would like to be closer spiritually, but they were uncomfortable dealing with it. It was difficult, so it was never discussed".....

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/growing-spiritually/developing-spiritual-intimacy-in-marriage/