Have you tried everything to get your spouse to change for the sake of your marriage, and they still aren’t changing? Maybe it’s time to reorient yourself to the hard truth that some people won’t change. But don’t lose hope. Just because your spouse might not change doesn’t mean you can’t. And that might make all the difference.

If you feel like you just can’t take any more – any more tension in your marriage, any more disrespect from your spouse, any more disengagement or indifference in the relationship, any more criticism, any more lack of effort – you might be wondering whether your marriage is going to last. But before you move forward with separation or divorce, check yourself to be sure that you’ve made every effort to navigate the challenges of your relationship in a healthy way.

When you live with someone whose addictive behavior doesn’t seem to get in the way all of the time, it’s easy to overlook the impact that their addiction may be having on the relationship. While it might seem tolerable to you, it could be affecting the relationship much more than you realize.

When people ask the question “how long should I wait for my spouse to change?” it really encompasses a few questions. Let’s explore what you’re really asking and get the answer to “how long should I wait?” and “how long should I hold onto hope?”

Marriage is a covenant, not a contract. You hear that a lot. But what does that really mean? And is the accepted definition of the word covenant accurate? And does it matter? Let’s go to Scripture to find out.

As Christians, God sets an example for us of unconditional love, loving us regardless of our behavior. But it’s important to know what unconditional love doesn’t mean. Let’s look at what that is.

Could divorce possibly honor God? Let’s take an inventory of what’s happening in your marriage and see what it really means to honor God in marriage.

What are the Biblical grounds for divorce? Many people who ask this question deeply desire to do God’s will. The answer you get will usually consist of “adultery, abandonment, or abuse” (or some variation of those). But let’s consider how Jesus answers that question.

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.

Have you wondered how your marriage to someone with narcissistic traits is going to work out? What did God do with narcissists in the Bible? Find out how God uses the difficult people in our lives to show us how rich his love for us is.

Find encouragement through these difficult times with this beautiful, heartfelt devotion to God based on Ecclesiastes chapter 3.

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.

Here’s what it feels like to be in an emotionally abusive relationship. This story is haunting but very real. If people don’t understand what your relationship is like, this might bring it to light.

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.

Divorcing a narcissist? You need a strategy so you don’t lose everything in court. Here’s a good place to start.

If you think it’s possible for a bad husband to be a good father, here are some things to consider - and ways to help your children when your marriage is challenging (or ending).

The feeling of panic, desperation, and fear that comes when your children are being turned against you is very real. Here are 7 ways to protect yourself and your children from parental alienation.

Narcissism is a buzz word these days. As a Christian, what should our response be to a narcissist? The Bible gives three clear tips on dealing with narcissists.

Feeling like you need to move out but you can’t afford to? And, even if you could, what does the Bible say about separation?