Marriage should be a good thing, right? It's meant to bring happiness and joy. The lives of husband and wife come together to form a new perfectly imperfect union. That is the ideal. However, sometimes instead of getting ideal, we can end up in an ordeal. And in this situation, many begin to question the institution of marriage. Does a good God want me in a bad … [Read more...]
Is Church a Safe Place to Talk About Your Marriage Challenges?
Church is thought to be a safe place. A place of learning, peace and spiritual guidance. However, is it a safe place to talk about your marriage challenges? Churches nowadays have specific ministries for married people. There are ministries set up specifically to meet the needs of husbands and wives. They usually offer monthly or quarterly marriage workshops and various … [Read more...]
Don’t Go to Bed Angry – Your Marriage Can’t Take It
Did your parents ever tell you not to go to bed angry? My mother instilled this in me. Whether an old wives’ tale or a biblical adage, there is something to it. Every couple has disagreements but you don’t have to go to bed angry. It took me years to realize this. Sure I knew the saying but that doesn’t mean I followed it. It can be a challenge to get yourself together in … [Read more...]
When You Think You’ve Tried Everything…32 More Actions to Improve Your Marriage
I'm going to get straight to point. If you and your partner are having difficulty communicating, then you owe it to yourself and your marriage to try everything you can to improve the situation. I know it gets hard and frustrating sometimes....like you're beating your head up against a brick wall. But your marriage is worth fighting for. And when it seems like you've tried … [Read more...]
You’re Married Not Dead! 3 Important Reasons to Maintain Your Own Identity in Marriage
Somewhere in society it has been taught that once you get married you cease to exist as a person. You are one body and that is it. I tend to disagree with this thought process. Yes, you are one unit. Husband and wife have become one. However, it does not mean that you cease to exist as individuals. Each of you has been given a unique purpose that compliments one another. … [Read more...]
On the Brink: 3 Undeniable Signs You’re in Desperate Need of Marriage Counseling
Marriage can be one of the greatest joys of your life. When done well, coming home each day brings a smile to your face. That being said, most married folks hit upon rocky times, a point where you don’t see eye to eye and getting along is a challenge. It’s normal to have disagreements. It’s not normal to stay there, in a place of discontent with one another. If the three … [Read more...]
3 Signs You are Fed-up with Your Spouse and They are Fed-Up with You Too
There are times in our marriages where we have problems, but we struggle with finding a resolution. I have found in some of those situations, it’s because there are some deeper issues individually. When we see these recurring issues, both partners have to take accountability and look for signs that one of the partners needs further help. This is not about pointing fingers, … [Read more...]
6 Soul Cleansing Ways to Truly Let Past Hurt Become Water Under the Bridge
Let’s just make this clear as we get started – When you hurt, you hurt. It doesn’t matter if anyone else thinks your hurt is valid. You know what you feel. So how do you truly let past hurts become water under the bridge? In other words, how do you let it go to the point that it no longer affects your life in a negative way? Related: Read these 6 helpful ways to overcome … [Read more...]
When You Can’t Do it Alone: 5 Signs that It’s Time to Get Outside Help for Your Troubled Marriage
Love is tricky and while sometimes it may feel as though we have a good handle on it, unfortunately, oftentimes, we don't. One of the hardest things for most couples to do is recognize that the healing needed in their marriage is something they can't do alone. This is obvious and also the reason there are so many relationship resources and professionals. Relationship … [Read more...]
The Single Most Powerful Advantage of Being Married and 6 Tips on How to Use It
Big businesses already know this secret. Now let’s put it to work in your marriage. The power is real. With husband and wife pulling in the same direction you get to where you are going much more quickly. You also get there with greater ease. You are happier and more fulfilled. Now that doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy, however, it will be easier when you have … [Read more...]
For an Incredibly Happy Marriage Try these 3 Power Packed Tips
A successful marriage doesn’t just happen. It takes planning, learning, and implementing what you learn. These 3 power packed tips have helped my husband and me build a successful marriage. Just like you, we have to implement things to help our marriage succeed, even when it’s difficult. The tools we have implemented have helped us to maintain our joy and excitement. I hope … [Read more...]
3 Signs Your Husband Is Paying for the Mistakes of the Last Man in Your Life
Even the best of us have been hurt. There has been a man who has come along and taken advantage of or mistreated the woman he was supposed to be caring about. This person may be a male friend, a previous husband or even your father. No matter his title the common thread is that he should have been in your life to do you good and not harm. Related: If you are having trouble … [Read more...]
Separated for a Season? Creative Ways to make it Through the Time Apart
Separation can be tough. When you get married, the anticipation is to be together for the rest of your life. However, life's events, such as the following can cause temporary separation and take you apart for a season: Military deployment Job re-assignments Work travel Caring for aging parents Rather than tear you apart, the temporary separation can strengthen … [Read more...]
Why did I Get Married? 4 Genuine Reasons to Celebrate Your Anniversary
Tyler Perry's widely acclaimed Why Did I Get Married? films took a well known, but cloaked truth, and made it front and center. Marriage takes work. If you're married, you know it and I know it. So every 365 days, that work is worthy of a great reward, a celebration. The day you pledged to spend your life together is an occasion worthy of acknowledgement, renewal, and … [Read more...]
6 Things You and Your Spouse Need to Discuss Today
We are halfway through the year and everyone around me is assessing their personal goals and determining what’s next as they plan for the remainder of the year. I get it because I am busy doing the same. But while stressing over my health and business goals I realized that I was actually leaving out a very important thing; assessing my marriage and family goals. When the … [Read more...]