Happily Ever After

3 Questions to Quench Marital Bitterness

"Resentment in marriage accumulates in the soul and slowly, but surely, poisons the one who carries it. In order to have sweetness in your marriage, you first have to quench bitterness. Here are three questions you need to ask".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/3-questions-to-quench-marital-bitterness/

How Laughter Can Help During Tough Times

"Have you and your spouse taken time to laugh together lately? Laughter can be an incredible relief on an ordinary day, but it’s especially important during difficult times. In order to endure tough times and come out stronger on the other side, we must be able to laugh".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/how-laughter-can-help-you-and-your-spouse-during-tough-times/

3 Things I Learned During a Trying Season of Marriage

***Although this article is written to pastors/ministers, it is still applicable to all marriages.***

"If you’re married, your second calling after the Lord is to your spouse. Not your children, not your job/ministry, not your hobbies. When you focus on loving Christ first, it then overflows toward your spouse".....

https://factsandtrends.net/2019/11/01/3-things-i-learned-during-a-trying-season-of-marriage/

5 Things to Do When Your Wife Won't Forgive You

"These suggestions are not things you can do in a vacuum; you should do them repeatedly. Even though your wife’s heart may not change, your heart will definitely change if you do these things consistently".....

https://www.allprodad.com/5-things-asking-for-forgiveness/

Don't Say These Things!

Make Life Dreams Come True

"As you imagine the future, who do you want to be and what do you want to be about? Not only as an individual, but also as a couple. You get to decide together"......

https://www.gottman.com/blog/make-life-dreams-come-true/

4 Ways to Help Your Spouse Trust You Again

"Have you ever damaged or broken your spouse’s trust in you? Earning that trust back takes hard work and patience on both your parts. The good news is, in many situations, it’s possible to earn their trust again".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/4-ways-to-help-your-spouse-trust-you-again/

The Magic Ratio

"Have you ever counted how many positive or negative interactions you have with your partner? It may sound like an odd thing to track, but it can be a key component of having a happy stable relationship".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-magic-ratio-the-key-to-relationship-satisfaction/

If "I" Win, "We" Lose

"At times in your marriage you can end up feeling like you have an opponent, not a partner or friend".....

https://careynieuwhof.com/if-i-win-we-lose-3-ways-to-handle-your-conflict-better/

the enemy

Husbands Can Only Be Influential If They Accept Influence

"Being open to influence requires a man to let go of avoidant strategies like distancing, attacking, and defensiveness. This doesn’t mean adopting an inferior position, but rather allowing his partner’s needs to be of primary importance in his life".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/husband-can-influential-accept-influence/

My Spouse's Criticism Broke My Heart

"If your spouse is (or has been) critical and you’re having a hard time healing, there are a few things you can do to move forward".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/my-spouses-criticism-broke-my-heart-how-do-i-heal/

The Power of "Thank You"

"We probably have much to be thankful for about our spouses and our families, if only we would take the time to notice".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/two-powerful-words-that-can-transform-your-relationship