Ashley Durand is a freelance writer, wife and stay-at-home mom. She graduated from Grace College and Theological Seminary with a B.S. in Journalism. She lives in Michigan with her husband and son, where she enjoys hiking, sun-soaking and coffee-drinking.
After being married for a while, your spouse’s patterns can turn from cute quirks to annoying habits. Figuring out how to cope so that you don’t become highly critical of your spouse is important.
It’s not always easy to find the right gift for your spouse. We’re here to help with a list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him or her. Check it out!
There are many reasons your spouse may be hesitant to leave the familiar and try something new — even if they really want to.
If your marriage isn’t going as well as you had hoped, here are a few reasons that marital counseling may be a good idea — even if you’re not thinking of calling it quits.
When my husband and I were newlyweds, we longed for “couple” friends. After two big moves, we’ve had a little practice at forming friendships. Here are a few things we’ve learned.
Consider the following strategies to learn how to choose a church with your spouse.
When I was single, I was deeply aware of my need for God. He was the only other Person in my apartment to talk to on quiet evenings. He was the one who gave me peace when I was scared and loved me no matter what. And while those things were still true …
Sending sweet texts can be an easy yet powerful way to connect with your spouse during the work week. It communicates that they’re top of mind and that you want to be part of their day.
If you find yourself married to your opposite, rejoice! You have access to a whole new set of skills and strengths that can make life a whole lot more well-rounded.
Your husband may not grieve the same way as you after losing a baby. Here are some tips for loving him post miscarriage.
Losing a child, even before they’re born, is truly tragic. But after a miscarriage, you can love your wife well through the pain, and your marriage will likely grow deeper and your faith can grow stronger.
If you don’t have anyone to watch your baby when on a romantic date with each other, don’t give up — all you need is a little creativity and intentionality.
Your honeymoon phase doesn’t have to end the minute your baby is born. You can still have fun and exciting sex after having a baby.
Divorce may be common in your family, but there’s good news: You can break the cycle.
There’s nothing wrong with watching TV together, but if that’s all you do, you’re missing out and your marriage may never reach its potential.
Couples in sexless marriages are missing out on an important and beautiful part of marriage. Many factors are involved, but sometimes, the solution is just avoiding your spouse’s major turn-offs.
