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, […]
Long-lasting, happy marriages don’t just happen. They are cultivated by being intentional in your marriage. Like life, marriage isn’t static. It’s always changing and ever-evolving. It’s up to you both whether you want to put in the effort to stay close. Here are nineteen keys to creating the marriage you’ve dreamed of having. 19 Keys […]
According to the National Survey of Family Growth, up to forty-eight percent of first marriages fall apart within the first 20 years. But why? One of those reasons points to intimacy problems in marriage. While sex isn’t the defining factor in happiness, when a marriage is missing intimacy, it can lead to serious relationship issues. […]
Being happily married means keeping your relationship fresh. It’s a special time to remember the love that gets overlooked during the weekly schedule and add to the marital bank. Plan a date night and escape the methodical routine of life. Here are seven secrets to having a successful date. Dress Up Dressing up is a […]
Growing emotional intimacy requires work and attention. When it’s lacking, a marriage can suffer. Restoring emotional intimacy after it’s lost can be tougher than working to preserve it along the way. So, how do you recognize when intimacy is waning and how do you keep the flame lit for years to come? 8 Warning Signs […]
How to Increase Affection in Your Marriage The biggest problems are often the smallest things. Living in a marriage is like everything else in life. We tend to slip into routines that are all about us. It’s the little things that add up. Do you want to increase affection in your marriage? Here’s how you […]
God created intimacy in marriage. God designed the bonds of matrimony to be the closest relationship on earth. No friendship or parent-child relationship should surpass the level of intimacy in marriage. If God designed marriage to be the closest relationship on earth, then why do many couples report feeling distant and alone in marriage? To […]
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 […]
Prayer is the most powerful weapon you wield Prayer is how you access the power of God over your life, family, and marriage. Every time you or your spouse prays for one another, great things take place in the marriage. But, when you pray together, that power ramps up and produces incredible results. How powerful […]
Conflict is a natural part of any relationship, and it occurs for any number of reasons. Out of the top ten marriage fights reported, the heaviest hitters are money, communication, and children. Right now, you are probably thinking, “Yep, you hit the nail on the head.” Although it may seem like I am hammering in […]
