Marriage isn’t always the blissful relationship we want it to be. Many times the reason is one partner is selfish. In this article, we discuss 5 warning signs a wife may be dealing with a self centered husband. There is a huge difference between being me-centered rather than we-centered. Ask any wife who has struggled […]
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7 Tips on How To Inspire Your Husband
As marriage partners, our role is to help our spouses become everything God wants them to be, and everything they desire. Here are seven tips on how to inspire your husband to be a better man. The fact that you are reading this article shows you want to be a great wife. You want to […]
5 Things Newlyweds Should Do in Their First Year of Marriage
We are often asked what is the most difficult year of marriage? Each season presents challenges, but the first year is when the biggest changes take place. Everything is new the first year. In this guest article, Prasanta Raut explores how to survive the first year of marriage by offering 5 things newlyweds should do […]
How Realistic Expectations Of Your Marriage Will Keep You From Living In Disappointment
Having realistic expectations for your marriage can keep you from living with constant disappointment, frustration, and anxiety. This doesn’t mean you have to compromise (in a bad sense) and never experience happiness. And it doesn’t mean you are doomed to an unhappy marriage. Not by a longshot. It simply means being realistic about human nature, […]
Do You Need A Social Media Contract For Your Marriage?
Social media is the norm of our culture. Posting and highlighting our life and scrolling through everyone else’s feeds don’t always feed the need for relational health in our lives. In fact, feeding your social media urge could be starving the nourishment your marriage needs. Maybe it’s time to consider a social media contract in […]
Leaving And Cleaving: What It Means To A Woman’s Heart
What does the Bible mean when it talks about leaving and cleaving? Why is it even important? In this article, we will discuss what it means and give you five tips on how to put this into practice to enhance your relationship. Nothing spells love to a woman like knowing she is the top priority […]
A Prayer For My Husband
A woman’s prayer life has a powerful impact on a marriage. In this article we will talk about five prayers you should pray over your spouse every day, plus why prayer is so beneficial for marriage. We will also discuss several keys that make prayer effective. A husband needs his wife as a spiritual partner, […]
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Healing Emotional Scars In Your Marriage
Are you struggling in your marriage? Do you have emotional scars from an unhappy childhood or past relationships? Is your spouse not living up to the expectations you had when you were dating or married? Would it feel like a relief to heal these emotional wounds and move forward in your relationship, without them getting […]
5 Keys That Will Help You Merge Finances As A Blended Family
Typically, blended families are tough to balance and lead to a lot of friction, especially when it comes to money. How do you merge finances in a blended family? There is no exact answer to how to do this, but with the help of these simple steps, you’ll find that merging finances is much simpler. […]
How To Set Boundaries In A Blended Family
A blended family can be a very stressful environment. Learning how to set good boundaries can be difficult. In this article, you will learn how to set boundaries in a blended family so your family can feel secure, close, and happy. Resolving conflict is much easier when boundaries are set. When kids and co-parenting is […]
How To Deal With Jealousy In A Blended Family
Jealousy is often a by-product of a blended family. How to deal with jealousy in a blended family can be a huge challenge. Find out how to deal with it and have a healthy blended family. In a blended family, siblings may notice that one of their parents is spending more time with the other […]
How To Be Happy In A Blended Family: 7 Keys To Unlock A Happy Homelife
Everyone wants to be happy. Happy is fickle though. Happiness often rises and falls on our circumstances. What would it look like in your blended family if you became the barometer instead of the thermostat? If you want to know how to be happy in a blended family, here are 7 keys that put you […]
How To Cope With A Blended Family
How to cope with a blended family takes skill, determination, and perseverance through the challenges of becoming a blended family. Here are five tips to help you cope (and succeed) in your blended family. Nobody signs up for a divorce or a breakup. It hurts everyone involved, but at some point, you meet someone new. […]
7 Biblical Marriage Principles Every Couple Should Understand
What does the Bible say about marriage? Are there biblical marriage principles I should know? Does God have a plan that will help me have a better relationship with my spouse? The answer to all these questions is YES. In his article we will explore 7 biblical marriage principles every Christian couple should understand.in order […]
How To Safeguard Your Marriage (Free Checklist)
How can you safeguard your marriage to make sure it remains strong and healthy? This article discusses how to put boundaries in place that guard and protect your relationship. We cover how to create these healthy safeguards, and the two types of boundaries you need to put in place for your relationship. How To Safeguard […]
11 Principles Of A Good Marriage Every Couple Should Cultivate
Although every marriage is different and unique, there are some common characteristics that successful marriages have in common. Here is our list of 11 principles of a good marriage that will help you and your partner build a long-lasting, happy marriage. Quick story: In 2020 I was part of an apprentice program (Yes, I still […]
5 Keys To Successful Relationships: What We Can Learn From How Google Onboards New Employees And Apply It To Marriage
Are there keys to a successful relationship? If so, what are they? In this article, I discuss how Google integrates new employees into their business culture, and what we can learn from them about marriage. Ever wonder why Google is such a success? Sure. They have a great product. When we want to know about […]
How To Keep Relationship Strong After Having A Baby
Let’s face it, life with a newborn can throw a serious curveball into your relationship. In this article we off 7 practical steps on how to keep your relationship strong after having a baby. Pedro and Sylvia were a vibrant couple we met at church. They also seemed to have a perpetual smile and enjoyed […]
How To Overcome Communication Barriers In Marriage
The biggest challenge in marriage is overcoming the communication barriers that prevent you from your spouse. Today, we’ll explore the most common barriers and how you can overcome them and have a healthy and happy marriage. Most marriages are based on love, friendship, family, romance, and commitment. But, we don’t always communicate well. We say […]
Good Communication In Marriage Starts With Respect
When you’re in a relationship, you probably think that your partner should automatically know what you want. The truth is, however, that good communication in marriage starts with respect. If you don’t respect your spouse’s thoughts and feelings, how can you ever have a real discussion? If you don’t respect your spouse’s communication skills or […]
My Husband Won’t Have Sex With Me
A common misconception is that men only want sex and they have no emotional attachment to their partner. This is not the case with most men, which leads to a consequent lack of sexual intimacy. When women say, ‘My husband won’t have sex with me!’ your first response should be to discover the reasons why. […]
Emotionally Connecting With Your Spouse: 6 Tips To Help You Create Deeper Connection
As you know, emotionally connecting with your spouse is essential for any relationship to be strong. In fact, Dr. John Gottman, a popular researcher, has found that it is the #1 factor in long term stable marriages. Yet, if you are not emotionally connected to your spouse, you may be comfortably numb, but you are […]
How To Fight Fair In Marriage: 7 Tips To Help You Both Win
They say that the couple that fights together stays together, but fighting can get in the way of your relationship. Here are some tips on how to fight fair in marriage to make things easier. John Gottman indicates fighting is not bad for a marriage. The key is to know how to fight fair. Fighting […]
Can I Date Before My Divorce Is Final?
Dating after a divorce can be tricky business. You just got out of a relationship, and now you’re jumping back into the dating scene. But can I date before my divorce is final? The simple answer is “yes.” However, you have to follow the rules. (Just because you’re dating doesn’t mean you’re divorced, right?!) The […]
Habits for Relationship Success: 11 Tips to Keep a Healthy Partnership
Do you want to build a healthy relationship with your partner? If so, then it is important that you develop habits for relationship success. In this article we will go over 11 tips that will help strengthen the bond that makes your partnership great! Most people are not aware of how to make a relationship […]
11 Bad Marriage Habits No One Talks About
Bad marriage habits can ruin your marriage. Learn about these 11 bad marriage habits no one talks about and how to avoid them. Every marriage has its ups and downs, and experiencing conflict and disagreements is inevitable. Some couples manage to work through these challenges and remain happily married. Others do not. When a marriage […]
How To Break Bad Marriage Habits
Is your marriage suffering because you and your spouse have bad habits that are causing conflict? If so, then it is time to break the cycle. In this blog post, we will discuss how to identify what those negative behaviors are, why they happen, and how to break bad marriage habits so you can have […]
What Does Falling In Love Feel Like For A Man
What does falling in love feel like for a man? We all know men and women are different. They process information differently. They approach problem-solving differently. And they ‘feel’ love differently. This is not to say one way is good and the other is bad. On the contrary, I believe we are designed to complement […]
6 Steps To Conflict Resolution in Marriage
Conflict Resolution in Marriage – How to make your relationship better. Every couple has conflict. Sometimes it’s small, sometimes it’s huge. We offer 6 Steps to resolve your marriage conflicts. Conflict in marriage happens. No one has a perfect marriage (one that is free from any problems). We’ve all experienced the sting of arguments and […]
Why Couples Experience Communication Problems
It is no secret that communication is sorely lacking in many relationships – romantic or not. It seems like you can’t get a sentence in without getting interrupted, and sometimes, an argument goes on for hours with neither person really listening to the other. There are many reasons why couples experience communication problems – the […]
How To Increase Communication In A Marriage
Communication is key to any healthy relationship. A major reason for the breakdown of marriages and relationships is a lack of open communication. Many couples do not know how to increase communication in a marriage. To help you be a better communicator, we’ve come up with a few simple ways to improve communication in your […]
What To Do When Your Spouse Says Hurtful Things
What happens when your spouse says hurtful things to you? In this article, we discuss the importance of using words to build rather than tear down. Whoever said, ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me’ lied. Let me clarify. As an axiom to help us not take things to […]
21 Tips for Dealing with an Overly Defensive Spouse
How do you deal with an overly defensive spouse? We all know that arguing with a spouse isn’t a good way to resolve differences. But what if you’re dealing with a spouse who is so defensive you might as well be speaking a foreign language? So here are 21 tips to keep in mind when […]
Husband Gets Defensive When I Ask Questions
Have you ever had to deal with a defensive spouse? It can be a huge problem in a marriage, and it can be hard to come up with strategies to deal with it. What should you do when your husband gets defensive when you ask questions? It’s common for people to get defensive when their […]
How To Make Your Wife Fall In Love With You
If you’re thinking that finding the right formula for how to make your wife fall in love with you may be just as simple as following a diet plan, think again. Because what a man eats might affect his body, but the mind is a very different matter. When it comes to the mysteries of […]
The Power of the Subconscious Mind About Marriage: 7 Steps To Take To Reprogram Your Marriage
Most couples do not realize how subconscious limiting beliefs affect your marriage. Here are 7 things you can do to reprogram your marriage by changing the limiting beliefs that sabotage your relationship. Ever heard of the Cocktail Party Effect? It goes like this. You are at a cocktail party with friends. You soon find yourself […]
How To Help A Friend In An Emotionally Abusive Marriage
It’s not easy watching someone you care about experience an abusive relationship. How do you help a friend in an emotionally abusive marriage? What’s is the best way you can offer support and direction? We explore the do’s and don’ts of dealing with people in explosive relationships. If you have a friend or family member […]
