When you suspect your marriage problem is actually your spouse -- what then? Author Dean Inserra plunges into what to expect from marriage when it goes wrong.
Life has a way of moving us into roommates in marriage when we want to be soulmates. Ron Deal talks with Dr. Greg Smalley about how to stay deeply connected with one another, even during seasons of exhaustion or busyness, with a few intentional actions.
Would your spouse say they feel "heard"? Authors Kevin & Marcia Myers help unearth a new level of intimacy through the power of intentionally listening.
Growing apart in your marriage can feel alienating, frightening. FamilyLife President David Robbins & his wife Meg offer proactive ideas to stay close.
What does it take to be happily married? Researcher Shaunti Feldhahn shares encouraging data about what makes the best marriages thrive.
He used porn, she used "helpful" words, both behaviors contributed to a marriage on the rocks.
Dave and Ann Wilson tackle a listener's question about healthy communication in marriage. Together they describe how affirmation has improved their marriage.
Nina Roesner reflects on a wife's need to be right and to be known. Instead of trying to control a situation, Roesner encourages wives to walk through each situation with their husbands without criticizing.
Nina Roesner explains what happens when a spouse loves the marriage more than they love Jesus or His Word. When Roesner's marriage wasn't meeting her expectations six months in, she thought she had married the wrong person. She didn't realize the infatuation part of love wears off. Roesner tells what she learned about respect and submission.
When a husband doesn't deserve respect, should his wife show it anyway? Shaunti Feldhahn presents steps wives can take when their husbands shows little respectability.
Communication in marriage is not easy. But the fight to communicate is worth the work. In the end, you’ll find a thriving marriage rooted in oneness, not division.
Early in our marriage, these simple principles changed our hearts and transformed our relationship.
A few small actions carry surprising power in building a lasting relationship.
It was one of the biggest conflicts of our marriage. And as I sat there full of anger and self-righteousness, I knew that I hadn't handled it correctly.
Getting to the heart of your communication struggles.
Three communication tips based on wisdom gained from years (and years) of trial and error.
No matter where your marriage is, it can always become stronger. Here are some ideas for those who want to shake things up a bit.
When did you last have time to talk about the important things of life?
Just a five-second look helped connect my mom and dad during a frenzy of activity.
True partnerships are cemented by couples who frequently and specifically verbalize their need of one another.
Recognizing what is your responsibility and what you need to leave in God's hands.
Intentional sharing and meaningful time together are too important to the health of your marriage to be neglected.
Ten Bible verses to help family communication.
Even simple acts of support can give your spouse the boost he or she needs during a busy work week.
You can’t avoid the tough conversations in marriage, but you can conduct them in a way that will ultimately bring you closer to your spouse.
A list to keep you talking with your spouse for a whole month.
Using word pictures was the key to communication in our marriage.
One of the greatest challenges of marriage is how you speak to your spouse.
Two tips for battling the “illusion of permanence” in your marriage relationship.
All of us have unattainable mental images of our roles in life, but there is a way to live free from their terror.
This small exercise will keep your marriage sharp.
Technology is evolving so quickly that many of us are barely aware of how our changing behavior threatens our most important relationships.
Even when it stings, I'm thankful for a husband who is straightforward.
Communication struggles need to be identified before they can be repaired.
Open communication is essential to the life of a marriage relationship.
