Forgiveness in Marriage

"Recent studies have shown that forgiveness is an essential component of successful romantic relationships. In fact, the capacity to seek and grant forgiveness is one of the most significant factors contributing to marital satisfaction and a lifetime of love".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/forgiveness-can-transform-marriage/

These MUST Be in Your Marriage

"Must isn’t a popular concept these days, but there are some things you simply must to do if your marriage is to thrive. When you said your vows at your wedding ceremony, you probably didn’t promise to love your spouse just when you feel like it. More likely, you promised to love them “for better or worse.” That is, no matter what".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/5-lost-virtues-that-must-be-found-in-your-marriage/

Boundaries for In-Laws

"Whether you've had them for months, or it's been many years, in-law conflicts are certainly nothing new. Occurring in many forms, they tend to be ongoing issues that revolve around the couple as a whole. The first step toward finding a solution is to identify the problem. Here are five circumstances to consider".....

https://www.todayschristianwoman.com/articles/2008/september/boundaries-for-in-laws.html?start=1

11 Toxic Behaviors

"We all have marital issues. Some seem to come out of nowhere; an emotional affair, financial infidelity, or discovering that your partner has a sexual compulsive problem or a substance abuse problem are but a few examples. I’ve talked a lot in previous posts about these sudden, traumatic revelations in the course of a marriage. Research is now uncovering a different set of behaviors that chip away at trust and confidence in gradual and subtle ways. These behaviors slowly become looming marital issues".....

https://couplestherapyinc.com/11-toxic-behaviors-that-will-probably-become-big-marital-issues/

4 Marks of a Godly Husband's Love

“'Husbands, love your wives' (Ephesians 5:25a). On the one hand it is such a simple statement, a simple command. Simply love. On the other hand there is not a husband in the world who would say that he has mastered it. Behind the simple command is a lifetime of effort, a lifetime of growth".....

https://www.challies.com/articles/4-marks-of-a-godly-husband%E2%80%99s-love/

4 Dangers of Never Saying You're Sorry

"...in a society that insists we all have to be the best and the brightest, apologizing can feel like an unbearable admission of weakness. So, instead of admitting our fault, we deny, counterattack, make excuses, or simply pretend it never happened.".....

https://www.unstuck.com/advice/the-4-dangers-of-never-saying-youre-sorry/

Communication Barriers

"It’s common for each spouse in a marriage to have his or her own style and preferences for communicating, especially when it comes to expressing our feelings. At times, this can create major barriers in getting through to one another. But if we’re able to work together to overcome those barriers, we’ll cultivate a closer, more loving marriage".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/how-to-overcome-communication-barriers-in-your-marriage/

Navigating the Challenges of Stepfamily Life

One of the most crucial things to learn about a re-coupled family is that most children give love and trust to their biological parent, but they feel that their stepparent must earn their love and trust over time. Children often don’t have time to ease into the new relationship with a stepparent, and so the relationship can feel forced or unnatural.

https://www.gottman.com/blog/navigating-challenges-stepfamily-life/

The Ultimate Husband and Father

"Pray for your wife. Learn to pray before complaining. Be affectionate with your wife. Give your wife a peck on the cheek when you walk by her—just because. Be interested in your wife. Ask her questions like when you were dating".....

http://blog.manhoodjourney.org/7-secrets-of-the-ultimate-husband-and-father

Potential Danger Zone

"At the extreme, these unwise relationships end up in full-blown unfaithfulness. This kind of thing usually doesn’t just happen all of a sudden. There are a series of missteps along the way, and the result is among the most devastating marriage crises to face. I’m not at all saying it is impossible to recover from such a breach of trust and commitment, but there will be a lot of heartache and hard work along the road to restoration".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/the-danger-zone-friendships-of-the-opposite-sex

Tips to Help Your Marriage Feel Less Stressed

"Stress is at the root of many health issues in America. Heart disease, depression, and hypertension are just a few of the many stress-related maladies. Physical health isn’t the only casualty of a stressful lifestyle. In marriages, stress is a leading cause of interpersonal tension and dysfunctional relationships".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/10-things-to-do-to-help-your-marriage-feel-less-stressed

Prioritize Your Spouse Above Your Schedule...AND Kids

It’s crazy how my husband and I can go days with only talking “business”—who’s going where, who’s doing what at what time, who’s picking up who, what’s in the bank account, who paid what bill and when. I’ve seen how easy it is to be distracted from what’s most important. We need to understand what is really at stake when we’re running full speed ahead, making no time for the person we love most and to whom we have pledged our life.

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/wives/4-ways-to-prioritize-your-spouse-above-your-schedule-and-your-kids/