Quite a few of the conversations and comments that surface as a result of the articles posted here on BMWK typically focus on something a spouse is or isn't doing. This, of course, always leaves one spouse feeling frustrated and challenged on how to not only discuss it but also repair it. A number of couples struggle with knowing how to properly discuss the trials that arise in … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Support Your Spouse When They Need You the Most
Boy oh boy can life have its way with us. As long as we live, we will continue to experience the ups and downs that are thrown our way. Some of it can really knock the wind out of us if we don't have a strong enough support system. And your marriage should actually be that system. When life hits your spouse hard, it's not your job to hit them even harder. Couples should know … [Read more...]
10 Godly Ways (Plus Scriptures) to Resolve Conflict with Your Spouse
The truth is, we will have conflict in marriage. It’s normal. Conflict is a disagreement caused by varying opinions. No two people have the same opinion all the time, even if you are husband and wife. However, conflict can be healthy when you decide to stand together and wage war on the problem, not on each other. Here are 10 Godly ways to resolve conflict starting … [Read more...]
6 Life-Changing Ways Husbands Can Conquer the Challenges of Married Life
There’s going to come a point in time where the challenges of your marriage surpass your ability to conquer them. It’s going to happen…if it hasn’t happened already. You’ll know you’re at that point when your solutions to married-life’s challenges come up short…and your slam out of ideas. And your wife’s looking at you wide-eyed and raised eyebrows like, … [Read more...]
Does It Take A Lot of Money to Be Married?
I was recently asked this question by a young adult. Does it take a lot of money to be married is a good question. The person did not ask does it take a lot of money to “get” married, that’s an easy question to answer. No, the question asked was much harder. Does it take a lot of money to be married – that is a tough one because “a lot” of money is very relative, there are also … [Read more...]
3 Strategies to Keep Money Problems from Breaking Your Marriage
When there are money challenges in a marriage things can be tough. You can let the challenge strengthen your marriage, making it stronger. Or, you can let it tear you apart. Please don’t let it tear you apart. You can work together through the scarcity and draw in closer to one another. When you work together towards your goals you accomplish more than you ever could on your … [Read more...]
4 Great Ways to Deal With Unmet Expectations in Marriage
Every one of us came into marriage with certain expectations. And every one of us has dealt with the disappointment of unmet expectations in marriage. It is one of those things in marriage that will happen. When it does it can make you or break you. An opportunity to develop a better marriage This year my wife and I were asked to be a part of a group of seven … [Read more...]
What Is The Silver Lining in Your Current Relationship Struggle?
I am always hopeful when a couple contacts me with the expectation of improving or saving their relationship. In that moment, neither of them are able to feel or sense the optimism that I see because they are right in the middle of the storm. Contacting a relationship professional is no easy task for a couple. It requires courage. Knowing that they will have to be completely … [Read more...]