Have you tried to set boundaries with your spouse and, rather than getting cooperation or change, you get apathy or resistance? If your boundaries aren’t working, here’s why - and what to do about it.
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One of the most frustrating things about a relationship is unmet expectations - when you expect your spouse to behave a certain way, and he/she doesn’t do what you expect. Here are 8 tips for how to deal with unmet expectations.
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What does it mean to do marriage God’s way? God is patient, gracious, kind, merciful, forgiving, loving, and compassionate, but there is so much more to being transformed into the image of Christ in your marriage than those “feel good” characteristics.
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While many declarations have been made on the concept of submission, this article provides a fresh perspective on the word “submit” in the context of the character of God, providing a perspective to free those who are bound to the suffocating legalism that often accompanies the concept of submission in an unhealthy marriage.
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There are some obvious signs that a relationship is in trouble: A spouse having an affair, physical abuse, alcohol or drug addiction, or pornography use - but what if none of those are present and there’s still a sense that you’re stuck? See if you’re experiencing any of these 5 signs that your relationship is in bigger trouble than you thought.
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Are you a husband wanting desperately to do right by your wife and be a godly man? Men who want to improve their relationship approach their role very differently than their female counterparts (and for good reason - their role is different!). If you’re a man who is needing someone to understand your unique challenges, this article is for you.
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It is possible to live peaceably with a narcissist. Here are 5 changes you can make in order to stay together.
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Have you ever approached a holiday, occasion, or celebratory day and thought “All I want is for this day to feel special and not end with someone being upset”? Sometimes the best gift you can get from your spouse on a special occasion is something that isn’t tangible. Here are some ideas to help you get what you really want.
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Books like the 5 Love Languages, Love and Respect, For Women Only, and His Needs Her Needs aren’t for everybody. If you’re been hoping that a relationship book will make things better and it hasn’t, here’s why - and what to do about it.
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So often I hear people say that they are seeing changes in their spouse. Slow down. Not so fast. When you think that someone is changing, here are some things to watch for.
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Have you prayed for your marriage? Have you asked God to make your husband the man you know he should be? I’m sure you have. If you’re wondering when God will respond to your prayers, here’s when . . .
It’s really hard to feel verbally and emotionally beaten down every day and still count it all joy no matter how you are treated. The Bible says that it’s commendable to suffer for doing good, but it’s really hard to endure. So let’s look at what it really means to suffer for doing good.
Do you avoid conflict? You let others have their way just so that there’s peace? And yet there is no peace. That’s because you’re trying to KEEP the peace instead of MAKING peace. Don’t miss this key distinction to create peace in your relationship.
You’ve been praying for your spouse and tolerating their unloving behavior for a long time. Will God ever change them? God transformed Saul to Paul, could he do the same thing for your spouse?
How can you help your husband step up or tone it down when it comes to leadership? Men are designated as the leaders of their families and the head of the wife, but what if he isn’t leading well - or at all? And who’s to blame?
You don’t want to be out of God’s will, so how can you know what God wants you to do, especially when you’ve been trying to be faithful to him but things aren’t getting better? Find God’s will for you here. And take heart.
What if the communication problem in your relationship isn’t really a problem with communication at all? Find out whether the problem lies much deeper, and get 6 tips on how to communicate in your situation.
Does you have someone in your life who has a problem with being held accountable? They don’t want to hear it. They get offended or angry. They tell you to mind your own business. And yet there are things they do that they shouldn’t do. How do you get them to see what they’re doing?
You just know you can help people - even if they don’t even realize they need help. You’re a problem-solver, and you know what people need. But what if your help isn’t helping? What if it makes things worse?
Why take a boundaries and consequences approach to helping marriages instead of a love and kindness approach? Because it works! Here’s how the right approach can save you years of misery and unsuccessful attempts to have a good marriage.
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