A lot of couples look at other married couples and think their marriage isn’t so good. But here are some reasons why your marriage may be better than you think. First, you live in the same house and sleep in the same bed. Believe it or not, there are married couples who don’t live together or sleep in the same bed. Second, you are faithful to your spouse. You may not feel like you’re married to the most ideal...
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It’s hard to watch a marriage crumble, especially when one or both spouses stubbornly refuse to seek help. So here are some signs that may indicate that your marriage needs outside help. First, when communication on meaningful issues is almost zero. It’s a big red flag when spouses cannot have a civil discussion on something important. The second sign your marriage may be in trouble is when the only shortcomings...
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Just because your marriage is ailing, doesn’t mean your marriage is failing. So here are 3 strategies to restore an ailing marriage. First, stop taking one another for granted. Instead, appreciate your spouse by thanking them for the little ways they serve you each and every day. Second, surround yourself with healthy relationships. Intentionally spending time with strong couples will encourage you to remain...
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The key to unlocking the door to intimacy is trust. Just like a check being deposited in the bank, each time your spouse is authentic, keeps their word or tells the truth, they make a deposit in your personal trust account. And one of the benefits of having a full trust account is that you’ll have the security of knowing that you can be completely vulnerable with your spouse in the most intimate way – both...
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There are many conflicting opinions about marriage today and we need to sort out the lies from the truth. Lie Number One: Marriage is just a contract. If we accept this lie, we accept the idea that a marriage is more a transaction, not a covenant. Lie Number Two: Marriage is an outdated institution. If we accept this lie, we remove the God-created foundation for the family. Lie Number Three: Marriage is a 50-50...
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There’s nothing simple about marriage conflict. It’s messy, it’s moody…and it’s mostly, a misunderstanding. So here are 2 ways to identify the real issues in your marriage. First, with honesty. Start with what’s on the surface—how you’re hurt over changed plans or dirty dishes in the sink. Then, share the deeper truth—how you’re really hurt…maybe because you feel neglected or not appreciated. Second, identify the...
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A husband and wife should be on the same team. But sometimes we don’t act like it…we embarrass or disrespect our spouse in public. So here are some things you should stop doing to your spouse in public. First, stop criticizing your spouse to others. Second, stop making your spouse the punch line. This behavior belittles your spouse and suggests that you don’t care, even if you do. Third, stop sharing the details...
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