Conversation starters are an excellent way to ask tough questions without awkwardness and build intimacy in the marriage. How is a Conversation Defined? Merriam Webster defines a conversation as an “oral exchange of sentiments, observations, opinions, or ideas. By this definition, many marriages aren’t communicating much at all. Letting your spouse know the weekly schedule […]
Are you and your spouse talking about your feelings? Here’s why it should be a priority in your relationship and how to create it. Couples spend a good portion of conversation talking about the day-to-day running of their lives together. What’s for dinner, work, or kids often dominate the discussions. While this is necessary and […]
For many couples, the idea of getting help is scary. You know you need help with some issues in the relationship, but what kind? Relationship coaching might be an option to help you thrive in your marriage. So, what is it anyway? What is Relationship Coaching? Just like individual coaching, relationship coaching focuses on making […]
Today is Spouse’s Day. What better way to celebrate than to talk about one of the beautiful and important aspects of marriage—sex. Sex is a great gift from God for married couples. It’s meant to be enjoyed and nurtured. Healthy physical intimacy strengthens your bond. And while talking about it can bring up much anxiety, […]
During the dating stages of your relationship, it was natural to share your dreams. However, as time goes on, and dreams and goals come to pass, we fail to make or share new ones. When was the last time you shared your dreams? Here are eight reasons to make it a priority. 8 Reasons to […]
Boundaries play a vital role in our lives. When clearly defined, they help protect us from overextending ourselves and protect the health of our marriage. Many frustrating seasons in life often trace back to some boundary struggles. Boundary issues in your relationship can look like overworking, too much time on phones, too much emphasis on […]
Sometimes, the thing that’s standing between us and happiness is ourselves. Psychologists call these self-sabotaging behaviors. Broadly, it’s defined as behavior that creates problems in our own daily life and interferes with long-standing goals. Self-sabotage in relationships is when you, consciously or subconsciously, try to ruin the relationship or try to make it fall apart. […]
If you had to answer trivia questions about your wife, how would you do? You might be able to answer her favorite color or food, but could you share her hopes and dreams? Her worries or fears? How about where she is in her faith walk? Here are six ways to know your wife on […]
Many marriages struggle because of poor communication rather than a total lack of communication. Marriages that range along only two emotional states (angry and not angry) do not lead to a healthy, happy relationship. So, here’s the question – how do you communicate your needs to your husband? What Are My Needs? The first step […]
How do you know how you’re doing when it comes to listening to your wife? Could your wife be silently communicating that she desperately needs you to hear her? Here are five clues to look for in your relationship. Five Clues For Husbands 1. Bitter, Angry Words and Nagging If your wife’s tone or words […]
