3 Things to Remember About Your Imperfect Marriage

"You can be realistic and hopeful at the very same time. Realistic expectations are not about hope without honesty, and they are not about honesty without hope. Realism is found at the intersection of unabashed honesty and uncompromising hope. God’s Word and God’s grace make both possible in your marriage".....

https://www.crossway.org/articles/3-things-to-remember-about-your-marriage/

5 Romantic Needs of a Woman

"When asked to describe the purpose of romance, a woman will use words such as friendship, relationship, endearment, and tenderness. Given the same question, a man will answer with one of the shortest words in the English language—sex. For him, physical oneness and affirmation of his manhood equal romance. Can two people with such different perspectives have their expectations met? Absolutely! But creating adventurous romance requires planning and enthusiastic effort. The relationship has to be a top priority".....

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/romance-and-sex/5-romantic-needs-of-a-woman/

Five Ways to Change the Environment in Your Marriage

"Mending wounded relationships is NOT simple and band aids are rarely effective, but there are some simple, practical, and transforming actions that can be taken to change a tone/vibe/environment within your home and marriage.Try these 5 actions for a week and see if the temperature in your home doesn’t change a little. Plus, even if your relational temperature is 'fine', these ideas may make it even better".....

https://homeword.com/jims-blog/five-ways-to-change-the-environment-in-your-marriage/#.W2tIwNJKiUk

The #1 Thing Couples Fight About

"Rarely do couples ever sit down, create an agenda, and argue over a specific topic such as finances. Sometimes they do, but typically they hurt each other’s feelings in seemingly meaningless moments that appear to be about absolutely nothing".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/one-thing-couples-fight-about/

Statistics Say These Will Help Your Marriage

"there are several statistical facts that can help a marriage start off healthy and stay that way for the long run".....

https://factsandtrends.net/2017/02/14/11-statistical-tips-for-a-healthy-marriage/

Take the Test: Do you put your spouse first?

"Do you love your spouse more than anything else in the world? Or, do you find yourself loving things, your kids, your job, or your hobbies more than your spouse? Marriage is the centerpiece of the family. Research has shown time and again that a strong marriage has immense, innumerable benefits for the kids, community, and society".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/take-the-test-do-you-put-your-spouse-first

Protecting Your Marriage's Privacy

"What’s a private matter? Generally speaking, it’s often a given that things like personal finances, sex, certain boundaries you’ve set, and similar subjects are off the table for casual discussion outside your marriage. And only within specific parameters should they be on the table at all (like if you’re seeking counseling, for example, which is also private between you and your therapist)".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/zip-your-lips-how-to-protect-your-marriages-privacy/