40 Consequences of Adultery

"We were praying for someone who was cheating on his wife. And I was struck by what one person said in his prayer: 'Lord, work in his heart so that he will think less about the pleasure he is experiencing and more about the pain he is causing.' That seemed quite appropriate to me. A spouse who is caught up in adultery is living only for the moment, caught up in a fantasy of excitement and desire, and ignoring the very real consequences."

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/troubled-marriage/infidelity/40-consequences-of-adultery/

10 Signs of an Emotional Affair

"If you think that you (or your spouse) has let a friendship go to far, please take immediate action to create healthy boundaries and restore healing and trust in your marriage. Here are the 10 signs you’re having an emotional affair".....

https://homeword.com/jims-blog/ten-signs-of-an-emotional-affair/#.XqmIYWhKiUk

How NOT to Be a Coronavirus Divorce Statistic

"Sadly, prolonged time together, especially during a crisis, can make you loathe the one you love. And there are several reasons. Most of us can identify with at least one of these (or all—no judgment here) in our current situation".....

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/divorce/rise-in-divorces-4-ways-to-not-be-a-coronavirus-statistic/

A Couple's Guide to Complaining

"Couples will always have complaints about each other. Unfortunately, instead of expressing their complaints, they resort to criticizing each other. Unchecked criticism leads to contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/a-couples-guide-to-complaining/

Sick and Tired? Don't take it out on your spouse!

"When I’m not feeling well, I tend to fall toward the emotional side of things. Issues I would normally let slide (i.e., someone chugging the last of my OJ), become a cause for tears, sharp words, and arguments. Can you relate?"......

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/marriage-challenges/hardship-and-suffering/sick-and-tired-dont-take-it-out-on-your-spouse/

How to Handle Anger in Your Relationship

"Anger can be processed by going on a run, practicing yoga, or mindfully engaging in deep breathing. While these are all great tactics, what happens when your anger is directed at your partner in the heat of the moment".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/handle-anger-relationship/

Tips to Weather an Uncertain Season Together

"We all face uncertain seasons from time to time. If you’re married, you have the added bonus of having a partner you can weather these storms with. Unfortunately, sometimes uncertainty and stress can divide us rather than bringing us together".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/10-tips-for-weathering-an-uncertain-season-together/

Parents: Don't Put Your Marriage on the Back Burner

"Parents often put their marriage relationship on the back burner. These four principles will help you balance working on your marriage while attempting to raise children".....

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/gods-plan-for-marriage/improve-your-marriage-by-being-worse-parents/

For Better or Worse: Conflict and Connecting in Crisis

"Relationships are going through a testing period right now. So many couples are confined in their homes-some with children, some stressed with working from home, trying to navigate balance between personal space and togetherness, and trying to make sure they are financially safe. Pre-existing conflict can be magnified now".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/for-better-or-for-worse-conflict-and-connecting-in-crisis/

Healthy and Unhealthy Boundaries in Marriage

"Examples of healthy boundaries in marriage can be hard to identify. When things are working—whether in your marriage or in someone else’s—it just seems natural. On the other hand, examples of unhealthy boundaries in marriage are usually painfully obvious, not only to you, but to the people around you".....

https://www.alisoncookphd.com/healthy-boundaries-in-marriage/

5 Small Ways You Can Support Each Other Every Day

"If there’s one thing we’re learning right now, it’s that the adage is true: the little things are the big things. Taking time to enjoy the little things, feeling gratitude for them, and putting effort into doing them for others can turn a blah day into a great one. It’s all about perspective".....

https://blog.prepare-enrich.com/2020/04/5-small-ways-you-can-support-each-other-every-day/

Speaking Love to Your Spouse: Service, Time, or Touch?

Was that second language you studied when you were in school easy? For most folks, the answer is probably "no." Learning a second language is challenging, but when that language is the natural voice for your spouse, it is worth the effort. Dr. Gary Chapman unpacks three more love languages.

https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/speaking-love-to-your-spouse-service-time-or-touch/

Speaking Love to Your Spouse: Affirmation or Gifts?

Does it sometimes feel as if you and your spouse are speaking different languages? Well, perhaps that's exactly what is happening! Dr. Gary Chapman helps you come up to speed as he unpacks two of the five love languages.

https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/speaking-love-to-your-spouse-affirmation-or-gifts/

Help! We're stuck at home together--what now?

"Whether you have an empty nest or kids at home, you can set an intention to focus on your marriage while you’re hunkered down. Let’s look at a few simple things you can do while you’re stuck at home together".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/help-were-stuck-at-home-together-what-now/