A Heaven Marriage or a Hell Marriage?

"The greatest marriage on earth is two servants in love. The worst marriage is two selfish people in love".....

https://marriagetoday.com/a-heaven-marriage-or-a-hell-marriage/

Are You Approachable?

"One of the most loving things you can do in your marriage is to make yourself radically approachable to your spouse. When you’re approachable, you’re open, welcoming, and receptive–and most importantly, your spouse feels safe with you".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/approachability-the-key-to-emotional-safety-in-marriage/

The Truth about Expectations

"In a good enough relationship, people have high expectations for how they’re treated. They expect to be treated with kindness, love, affection, and respect. They do not tolerate emotional or physical abuse. They expect their partner to be loyal.This does not mean they expect their relationship to be free of conflict. Even happily married couples argue. Conflict is healthy because it leads to greater understanding".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/truth-expectations-relationships/

My Spouse is Leaving the Faith...what do I do?

"The faith that formed our marriage vows; the faith our children were baptized in; the faith we held when we buried a stillborn son; the faith our community was built around; the faith that my vocation is centered around as a spiritual director, writer, and speaker—he was leaving that faith".....

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2020/february-web-only/deconstructing-faith-agnosticism-atheism-journey-husband.html

Are Different Parenting Styles Hurting Your Marriage?

"Have you ever thought that marriage was SO much easier before you had kids? Do you and your spouse have arguments that stem from stress, miscommunication or different approaches when it comes to parenting? YOU ARE NOT ALONE!".....

https://marriagetoday.com/marriagehelp/when-different-parenting-styles-are-hurting-your-marriage/

Self-Awareness Leads to Better Love

"The best way to truly care for one another is to become more self-aware in addition to being attentive to your spouse. Although it may seem counter-intuitive, self-awareness actually leads to better love and a happier marriage".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/why-self-awareness-leads-to-better-love/

What's the Real Divorce Rate?

"If divorce is really 50%, then we must have either been incredibly lucky or part of a bizarre subgroup with the ability to withstand Kryptonite. But forget anecdotes–what about just plain logic? If, as Christians, we believe that God helps us forgive, God helps us through grief, and God helps us withstand temptation, then why do we not believe that God also would make a difference in marriage? Why are we so quick to accept these stats at face value?".....

https://tolovehonorandvacuum.com/2014/09/real-divorce-rate/

Me First or Marriage First?

"...the ability to see themselves as a team who shares a God-given dream. I believe this one factor can actually make or break the ministry God has called you to. Being a team sharing a dream can revitalize a marriage, a family, a local church, and ultimately the Kingdom of God".....

http://kaywarren.com/kays-blog/sharing-the-dream/

What to Do When You Are Lonely in Marriage

"Many of us never expect to be lonely in marriage, hoping that our spouse will be the lifelong companion who saves us from loneliness. Over time, however, couples can gradually disconnect from one another and find themselves feeling isolated and withdrawn".....

https://www.allprodad.com/what-to-do-when-you-are-lonely-in-marriage/

One Simple Rule to Improve Things

"To pursue your goal of a healthier and happier marriage, learn to use the pause. In the small space between impulse and action, make the choice to communicate with your spouse in an affirming, loving way".....

https://shaunti.com/2020/02/follow-this-one-simple-rule-to-improve-your-relationship/

The Perfect Relationship

"I have a perfect marriage and truth is, I’d bet you do too, depending on how you look at it. The thing is, real relationships are not always easy. Actually, that’s probably a gross understatement….they can be excruciatingly hard. In a very healthy and happy relationship filled with love and a ton of picture-perfect photos, there is still conflict".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-perfect-relationship/

7 Reasons Why You Need Someone Else in Your Marriage

"Linking arms with other Christian couples and intentionally living life together is vital to the health of any marriage. The statistics agree. Weekly church attendance lowers your risk of divorce by 20-50%. And that’s just church attendance. The sort of Christ-centered community participation I’m talking about goes beyond that".....

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/faith/essentials-faith/church-involvement/7-reasons-why-you-need-someone-else-in-your-marriage/

How NOT to Solve Your Marriage Problems

Sometimes you just feel stuck. You’v have had the same fight with your partner a hundred times before, and it still goes nowhere. No one communicates their view effectively, you both get frustrated, and then you both say or do stuff you regret later. Sound familiar? I hope so, because these kinds of fights are really common.

https://themarriageandfamilyclinic.com/how-not-to-solve-your-marriage-problems/

3 Things You Never Understood About How Your Wife Thinks

"So, to all my male friends out there, here’s a short version of a little tip that will yield BIG results in your marriage or relationship".....

https://shaunti.com/2020/01/mystery-solved-3-things-you-never-understood-about-how-your-wife-thinks/

You Can Start Today

"What we’ve learned is that most average marriages are only a few intentional choices away from becoming great. The problem is that most of us don’t make intentional choices, we just have good intentions".....

http://refineus.org/you-can-start-2day/