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Home » Marriage » 10 Keys to a More Loving Relationship

10 Keys to a More Loving Relationship

By Greg Smalley
January 1, 2014

10 keys to help make your relationship with your spouse more loving.

In Greg and Erin Smalley’s book, The Wholehearted Wife, they list ten keys to a more loving relationship:

Honoring — the value of a diamond
Nourishing — honor in action
Accepting personality and other differences — understanding our unique design
Connecting spiritually — relating at the soul level
Fostering communication — a matter of the heart
Connecting sexually — the secrets of a great sex life
Resolving conflict in a healthy manner — a doorway to intimacy
Defusing anger — taming volcanoes
Forgiving — set the prisoners free
Transforming life’s trials into blessings — treasure hunting

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Adapted from The Wholehearted Wife: 10 Keys to a More Loving Relationship.

Topics: Healthy Habits, Healthy Marriage

Erin Smalley

Erin Smalley serves as the strategic spokesperson for Focus on the Family’s marriage ministry, where she develops content for the marriage ministry. Erin is also a licensed professional counselor with a private practice (Smalley Marriage), as well as an author and conference speaker.

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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season. Your gift today can give them hope and guidance.

Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

10 Keys to a More Loving Relationship

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