Understanding how God made men and women different in marriage is one key to a great relationship. Here’s how to work with His design rather than against it.
Communication Styles
Active listening is a powerful tool in any relationship, but is an essential skill in marriage.
Before you can begin to talk over the conflict like reasonable, loving adults, you have to pry your closed hearts open again.
Couples can build a healthy marriage when they offer encouragement to bring about change, growth and the fulfillment of potential.
I’ve yet to meet a married couple who didn’t struggle with unspoken expectations. By learning to talk about expectations in your marriage, you can begin to establish a more satisfying relationship.
The key to a great marriage is communication. What kind of communication? Dr. Greg Smalley recommends couples have four key marriage conversations.
What is intimacy? What is the definition of intimacy? Sometimes people will do just about anything to get close to someone they find interesting, intriguing, or just plain irresistible. Is that being intimate? “Our souls crave intimacy.” — Erwin Raphael McManus The Pull of Intimacy Sometimes singles will do just about anything to get close …
An attitude of respect paves the way for you to show respect for your mate. Respect does not indicate that you agree on everything, but it does mean that you give your spouse the freedom to be an individual.
Trying to communicate effectively in a relationship can feel like learning to breathe underwater — no matter what you try, it doesn’t work.
Teen rebellion requires parental tenacity and persistence.