Why Do I Act Like I Don't Love My Wife?

"Sigh … I’ve done it again.  My wife had been running a little behind our intended schedule. Rather than waiting patiently (or maybe actually stepping in to help) I did what I do so well: I pontificated, this time speculating aloud about how many total minutes of our lives she had wasted in delays".....

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/husbands/why-do-i-act-like-i-dont-love-my-wife/

Men: 5 Illusions That Will Lead You Straight Into an Affair

"Consider these five illusions and take them as a dire warning. They are at the heart of every church leader’s descent into sexual sin".....

https://churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/174890-5-illusions-that-will-lead-you-straight-into-an-affair.html

Pursue Your Partner at Every Stage of Marriage

"While healthy marriages require us to put in this intentional effort, and to pursue one another on a continual basis, many dominant paradigms in our culture tell us otherwise".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/pursue-your-partner-at-every-stage-of-marriage/

The Math Behind Successful Relationships

"Nearly 30 years ago, a mathematician and a psychologist teamed up to explore one of life’s enduring mysteries: What makes some marriages happy and some miserable?".....

https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-do-i-love-thee-a-mathematician-counts-the-ways-11549627200?mod=e2tw

"If, Then" Marriage Cycle

"The endless cycle seen above is what I’ve come to call the 'If, Then' Marriage Cycle. All too often, we find ourselves saying to our spouses 'If you would just do this, then I would do that.'  It’s conditional love, which is really not love at all because true love is unconditional".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/if-then-marriage-cycle/

2 Things Christ-Centered Marriages Understand

"Marriage is not about getting YOUR way. That is all. You can stop reading now.  Oh, want me to keep going? I can do that".....

http://blog.manhoodjourney.org/2-things-godly-marriages-understand

4 Marriage Rules You Should Break

"Some marriage 'rules' have been repeated so frequently that they’re accepted as conventional wisdom. But do all of these general do’s and don’ts work for every couple, all the time? Hardly".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/4-marriage-rules-you-should-break/

11 Things The Happiest Couples Say to Each Other

"In a relationship, showing your partner love and support through your actions obviously is hugely important. But expressing it in words is essential, too".....

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/happy-couples-say-to-each-other-relationship-habits_n_5c5b2f2be4b00187b557a7f2

How to Celebrate Valentine's Day When One of You Hates It

"Find joy in creating a moment or an experience that is a gift of love from you to your spouse–even if you don’t need Valentine’s Day as a special milestone for yourself".....

https://marriedpeople.org/how-to-celebrate-valentines-day-when-one-of-you-hates-it/

You Promised I Could Always Depend on You

"You married a human being; these types are at times unpredictable and unhelpful. Yet, with the proper expectations your marriage can be a very enjoyable experience. Your mate can be a source of great strength, but never the source of your strength".....

http://www.turningpointcounseling.org/tpc-blog/facts-and-fallacies-of-intimacy-part-5-can-i-depend-on-you-you-promisedat-our-wedding

Who Should You Trust for Marriage Advice?

"As married life progresses, love can deepen. Crises can be weathered. Mistakes can be forgiven. But each step takes effort that, at times, can be confusing, scary, and exhausting. That work can be bolstered or derailed by the people we allow ourselves to listen to while we walk the journey of marriage".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/who-should-you-trust-for-marriage-advice

8 Characteristics of a Healthy and Happy Sex Life

"One of the most prevalent topics we get questions about is sex and intimacy. And for good reason: sexual intimacy is an important part of marriage, but it also tends to be one of the most misunderstood".....

https://marriedpeople.org/8-characteristics-of-a-healthy-and-happy-sex-life/

Why Don't You Understand?

"As terribly inconvenient as it is, the fact of the matter is that your mate cannot read your mind. What is obvious to you is not always obvious to them – even if you have been married a long time".....

http://www.turningpointcounseling.org/tpc-blog/facts-and-fallacies-of-intimacy-part-4-why-dont-you-understand

Take the Test: Do You Put Your Spouse First?

"Do you love your spouse more than anything else in the world? Or, do you find yourself loving things, your kids, your job, or your hobbies more than your spouse?".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/take-the-test-do-you-put-your-spouse-first

Adultery Starts in the Heart

"The core issue here regarding sexual temptation is the condition of our hearts. 'Guard your heart above all else,' a concerned dad warned his young adult son, 'for it determines the course of your life'" (Proverbs 4:23 NLT).....

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/troubled-marriage/infidelity/guard-your-heart-from-adultery/