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 […]
Good communication is the foundation of a strong marriage. One of the most common mistakes couples make is letting the lines of communication break down. It’s a bad habit that can get your marriage into trouble, especially when you hit a rough patch. Here are some common marriage communication mistakes and how to resolve them. […]
And two became one in all ways, right? Wrong. Marriage combines two people from two different backgrounds. Put them together for an extended period, and you are bound to have some difference of opinion. Not only that, but you will likely have different approaches or methods for how to communicate your needs in marriage. What […]
Communication Skills in Marriage Communication in marriage is a skill that can be developed. Like a trade, it must be learned and regularly practiced for it to become a natural habit. Most professionals agree that the number one reason marriages end in divorce is poor communication. Most couples talk all the time, but how we […]
