In a recent article, I offered up five ways a wife can show respect to her husband. Well, now, it's the men's turn. As it stands, respect is a two-way street. However, the respect from man to woman has somewhat of a different feel. As previously quoted from Ephesians 5:33, a husband "must love his wife as he loves himself." When you say to a man "respect your wife," you're … [Read more...]
Marriage
Toxic Relationship: 7 Signs the Bad Outweighs the Good in Your Relationship
Knowing the signs of a toxic relationship is one of the most crucial steps in saving your relationship in the long run. It will open your eyes and show you the unhealthy relationship characteristics you must not tolerate. And while there are different types of relationships, you must see to it to not turn yours into a toxic one. Sure, it's quite exhausting to even imagine … [Read more...]
5 Signs You Should Never Ignore When Something Doesn’t Feel Right in Your Marriage
Do you ever get this feeling in your gut that things just aren’t right? We all get that feeling. Sometimes it’s a result of evidence we’ve compiled, and sometimes we can’t determine the root. Either way, the feeling is there, and it’s strong: something doesn't feel right in my marriage. 5 Signs You Should Never Ignore When Something Doesn’t Feel Right in Your Marriage In this … [Read more...]
Struggles in Marriage: 5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Marriage Burnout
You may not have even known that marriage burnout exists, but it is an unfortunate reality. It is a result of relationship stress and the effect it has on couples varies. Being frustrated when things don’t go our way or having a spouse who can’t properly manage their half of the marriage all contribute. So, when it comes to struggles in marriage, what should you … [Read more...]
Unhappy Marriage Signs: Why You Need More Than Love to Stay in Your Marriage
We’ve all had relationship problems. I know my husband and I have. Even that super happy couple you know has their own stuff going on. And if they tell you they don’t, it’s either all a front or a way to keep you out of their business. Unhappy marriage signs are not always readable. But having issues to manage doesn’t mean a relationship is in trouble. It just means the people … [Read more...]
Happy Wife: 10 Ways to Make Your Woman Feel Secure in Your Relationship
As husbands, we might have a slight disconnect between making our women feel secure and making her feel secure in our marriages. Sometimes we believe that to have a happy wife, we must be willing to defend her from a guy that disrespects her or simply shield her from harm. While jumping in front of cars, rescuing her from a burning building, or getting up at night to see “what … [Read more...]
5 Simple Things a Husband Can Do to Bring His Wife Joy
We've all heard the phrase: Happy Wife, Happy Life. And while we don't subscribe to such a basic principle of marriage in our house, that doesn't mean I don't go out of my way to put a smile on wife's face just because she's my wife. Simply put, as her husband, I want to see her happy every day. 5 Simple Things a Husband Can Do to Bring His Wife Joy In this article: … [Read more...]
11 Ways to Deal With an Angry Spouse
What happens when your spouse has a storm brewing inside of him or her? How do you deal with the out of nowhere outbursts, punishing silent treatment, and hurtful words? How can you have a loving relationship when your spouse’s anger is running rampant? Is your only choice to grin and bear it or should you pack your bags and leave your angry spouse? We've got some answers to … [Read more...]
The 7 Types of Marriage Rings in Every Successful Relationship
I recently wrote an article about rubber wedding rings after seeing an NFL player wearing one on HBO's show Hard Knocks. Apparently, the company which sells the wedding rings somehow discovered my article, contacted me, and offered to send me some rings. A couple of weeks later a package arrived. When I opened the package I was surprised to see they hadn't sent a couple. … [Read more...]
10 Reasons a Marriage Ministry Can Be as Effective as Marriage Counseling
Years ago when we moved to Atlanta, one of our first priorities was identifying a church home. We visited many churches during our search to make sure one main criterion was met. The church needed to have a strong marriage ministry which, in some ways, can be as effective as marriage counseling. We believed that marriage is a covenant between us and God. As a result, we … [Read more...]
Woman Warrior: 10 Ways You Should Fight for Your Marriage
Everybody knows marriage is difficult, particularly if you don't put the time and effort into building a strong foundation. It gets easier with time, but during the process of growing into mature, selfless spouses, marriage requires a will to fight for the union. Marriage is not for the weak-minded or soft-hearted. Marriage is for warriors. But being a woman warrior can be … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Make Your Spouse Happy
We've all heard it said that no one can make you happy. Or, in other words, we are responsible for our own happiness. So, if you're married, you don't need to make your spouse happy. But let's not front. At least for me, I know I'd be lying if I didn't expect my relationship with my husband to deliver the kind of happiness that makes me glad that I married him. If my … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Protect Your Husband…Because He Needs It Too
One of the things I value in my marriage and appreciate about my husband is the sense of security I feel. I feel safe. My husband not only loves and supports me, but he also protects me. He’ll defend my honor and come to my rescue whenever I need him. I feel safe. If you're anything like me, you also wonder what you can do to protect your husband. Usually, husbands step … [Read more...]
What Happens When You Start Treating Your Spouse as Your Enemy
I recently came to a revelation in my own life: I've been crossing the threshold of my home expecting to get into it with my wife. And although I have no tool of measurement to gauge how often this was occurring, I can say it was happening a lot. I was fearing aka expecting aka having faith in a negative outcome. I realized that this kind of behavior is what happens when you … [Read more...]
The Keys To A Winning Marriage: Do You Have What It Takes?
The NFL just crowned their 2019 champion, The New England Patriots. Likewise, the NBA and NCAA will begin the playoffs to find their respective champions. Whatever teams win, everyone will race to try and figure out their winning formula. Why? Because everyone wants to be a winner and the proof is often in the pudding. There is a recipe for success and those who truly wish to … [Read more...]