"We can be busy, but we don’t have to be weary and stressed. We can have much on our shoulders, but we don’t have to be burdened. So how might this apply differently to women and men?".....
https://shaunti.com/2022/09/need-rest-finding-it-may-look-different-for-men-and-women/
The same is true for our attitudes in marriage (and other relationships). A negative attitude, for example, impacts our ability to practice happiness. Can we build joyful marriages if we don’t make happiness a habit? Absolutely not. Think it’s time for an attitude check-up? We do. That’s because there’s never a bad time to check in with your outlook
https://www.symbis.com/blog/why-its-time-for-an-attitude-check-up/
"Every couple has them. Those tasks neither of you wants to do. They hang over you, needing to be done. But they’re tedious, annoying, intimidating, or simply unpleasant. Sometimes they even cause tension in your relationship. However, marriage is about being a team. There’s no reason why that formidable to-do list has to get the best of you. Here are some simple ways you can tackle those tasks together".....
"When you think of cliché relationship advice, it’s hard to beat the adage of 'Never go to bed angry.' It might sound idyllic, but when you find yourselves still hashing out an argument at 2am you might start to wonder if it’s advice worth following".....
"I think there are some necessary ingredients for a healthy marriage. That’s the point of this post. Want a healthier marriage? Consider these 7 Commandments of Marriage".....
"The line between harmful and unhappy is not black and white, and you may need to reach out to someone wise you trust to help you discern the difference. If you’re like most unhappily married people, when your disappointment feels strong, you wonder whether you’ve signed up for a lifetime of misery".....
How often do you hear someone toss out negative comments about the state of marriage today? For example: Half of marriages end in divorce, The pandemic was brutal for marriages, Divorce has been rising for years, Churchgoers don’t do any better at marriage. Most conventional wisdom about marriage today is depressing—and yet most of it is also not true!
https://shaunti.com/2022/05/10-encouraging-facts-about-marriage-you-need-to-hear-and-share/
"But remember that, at least in part, a man’s impact may be measured in the joy and character of the people closest to him. The way that a man sees his wife, the way he cherishes her, has a lasting effect on her beauty within and without. How does your wife feel about you and your relationship to her? How do you want your children to remember your acts of love for their mother?"......
"How we choose to respond to our spouse’s shortcomings builds and shapes our character. And our ability to extend grace, forgive, and correct our own mistakes with humility helps to strengthen our marriage in turn. In even the healthiest of relationships, extending generous grace is a requirement. Let’s take a look at four ways you can practice grace-giving in your own marriage."
https://www.symbis.com/blog/4-ways-to-practice-generous-grace-in-your-marriage/
