The Most Frustrating Marriage Article

"A few days ago I read an article that frustrated me as much as anything else I’ve read about marriage. To be clear, I’m not frustrated with the writer of the article – he’s simply the messenger. My problem lies with the message. There’s an idea floating around (it’s not a new one) that seems to be gaining some momentum. People call this not so new thing the 'starter marriage'".....

http://www.scottkedersha.com/frustrating/

Should I Tell My Spouse?

"Because every couple is different, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Some couples are totally transparent with each other, while others find it best to allow accountability to be handled by trusted friends. Regardless of where you land on the spectrum, it is important for husbands and wives to develop a plan to help each other fight sexual temptation".....

https://ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/should-i-tell-my-spouse-about-struggles-with-sexual-purity

6 Deadly Enemies of Marriage

"Marriage is under attack. Marriage has always been under attack. The world, the flesh and the devil are all adamantly opposed to marriage, and especially to marriages that are distinctly Christian. Marriage, after all, is given by God to strengthen his people and to glorify himself; little wonder, then, that it is constantly a great battleground".....

https://www.challies.com/christian-living/6-deadly-enemies-of-marriage/

7 Ways to Bounce Back from a Marriage Mistake

"You’ve done it again. Or maybe you’ve not done it again. Either way, you’ve messed up in your marriage once more. I’m not talking about a major life crisis like infidelity or financial recklessness; these are situations of a different magnitude. I mean the more subtle, everyday ways in which you let each other down, intentionally or unintentionally".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/7-ways-to-bounce-back-from-a-marriage-mistake

Are Your Words Off-Limits, Unhelpful, or Wise?

"The most critical component of healthy communication is perseverance. Both you and your spouse should never quit; talk through every conflict until you reach the other side. The biggest temptation when facing tough communication is to run—to bail out and avoid the issue. This may feel better in the moment, but if you do that often enough, the waste builds up and poisons your entire marriage".....

https://fiercemarriage.com/words-off-limits-unhelpful-wise

Lessons Learned from Being Married to My Opposite

"For those familiar with Myers Briggs, his personality type is ISTJ; mine is ENFJ. In short, he’s an introvert; I’m an extrovert. He’s analytical and logical; I try to be, sometimes. He tends to be unemotional; I experience the full spectrum of human emotion".....

http://www.watermark.org/blog/lessons-ive-learned-from-being-married-to-my-opposite

Your Marriage Needs This!

"Prideful people are defensive, angry, blame-shifting, and focused on self. They consistently see that the problem lies not with them, but with everyone else. The gospel is not the focus; it is not the goal. Humble people are broken over their own sin, more concerned with honoring God than arguing about what they deserve, and try—by the grace of God—to stay focused on the gospel and the goal".....

http://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/gods-plan-for-marriage/marriage-requires-humility