Learn to Apologize

"The positive strength of a heartfelt apology is one of the most powerful ways to draw closer and experience true forgiveness. Couples do have an incredible capacity to forgive. But without a genuine apology, it is much more difficult".....

https://homeword.com/jims-blog/learning-to-apologize/#.XgpSkUdKiUk

3 Rules for Experiencing Real Honesty with Your Spouse

"The opportunity to love is greatest when honesty abounds and nothing is hidden. True honesty can be difficult at first, but it’s uniquely liberating once established in your marriage. I urge you to fight hard for an honest marriage".....

https://fiercemarriage.com/3-rules-experiencing-real-honesty-spouse

Letting Go of Control In Your Marriage

"Being a control freak in your marriage–or in your life, in general–means you don’t exactly make life easy for your spouse. That probably seems counterintuitive, doesn’t it? We control because we want to make life feel easier, more predictable, or more secure. But it actually makes the people around us miserable–and it makes us miserable, too".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/10-ways-to-let-go-of-control-in-your-marriage/

What Your Wife Needs When Your Career Calls You Away

"When life gets stressful for a family, everyone goes into survival mode. Too often, survival mode involves everyone focusing on oneself and achieving his or her own agendas. We end up disconnected and hurt".....

https://www.allprodad.com/what-your-wife-needs-when-your-career-calls-you-away/

5 Ways Advent Can Transform Your Marriage

"Reconciliation in marriage requires that we go to one another with the intention of making things right. It requires active forgiveness and the pursuit of the other. Perhaps you’re due for some true reconciliation?".....

https://marriedpeople.org/5-ways-advent-can-transform-your-marriage/

3 P's That Can Poison Your Marriage

"Ok, so we’re all sinners. Got it. Us being sinners translates into our marriages. Of all the sins that will pollute our marriage, I’ve discovered three that pose the greatest threat".....

https://fiercemarriage.com/3-ps-can-poison-marriage

6 Signs You're a Control Freak in Your Marriage

"Anxiety-fueled, controlling behaviors manifest in a number of different ways. Today, we’re going to talk about six signs that you might be a control freak in your marriage".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/6-signs-you-might-be-a-control-freak-in-your-marriage/

4 Tips to Help You Keep Your Holidays Conflict-Free

"Trying to make sure everything measures up to our standards of holiday sparkle and specialness can leave us feeling rundown, irritated, and exhausted. But there’s another way. 'Let It Go' is more than a Frozen anthem for the pre-school set. It’s also a surefire strategy for giving yourself (and those around you) a truly happy holiday season".....

https://shaunti.com/2019/12/4-tips-to-help-you-keep-your-holidays-conflict-free/

The Pain of Anger and Freedom of Forgiveness

"Anger destroys relationships, but did you know that anger can heal them? Let us explain".....

https://homeword.com/jims-blog/the-pain-of-anger-and-freedom-of-forgiveness/#.Xe591OhKiUk

When Your Spouse is Mentally Ill

"As a Christian wife who dearly loved my husband, I wanted to do right by him as he faced this illness—but I had no idea what to do".....

https://www.christianitytoday.com/women/2017/august/marriage-and-mental-illness.html

Walking Alongside Your Spouse Who's Dealing with a Mental Illness

"When a marriage or family experiences their loved one's mental health distress or disorder, it brings about a lot of emotions and frustration. I can relate because my wife's mental health journey had me searching for answers from God, myself, and others".....

https://mentalhealthgracealliance.org/christian-mental-health-and-mental-illness/7vkgdlazdaievaxd30lrknujr4jl4w42018?rq=5%20noteworthy%20tips

Attitude and Thoughts

"So much of a marriage relationship comes down to our thoughts and attitudes about the marriage. If we acted like the person we would want to come home to, most of our conflicts would disappear. Who would have thought that the quality of life isn’t determined solely by what we do or by what happens to us, but how we choose to think about it".....

https://homeword.com/jims-blog/attitudes-and-thoughts/#.XeWGG-hKiUk