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Marriage Crisis

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How to Help People in Marital Distress

Sometimes even the best of intentions can lead to more problems.

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How God Redeemed an Irretrievably Broken Marriage

Cocaine, parties, affairs. Bill and Vicki Rose were on the path to ruining their marriage — until God redeemed them and their relationship.

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Seeking Marriage Help Leads to Restoration

One couple learned to restore the joy in their relationship with a visit to the National Institute of Marriage.

"How can my spouse and i get out of debt?" This is the question this couple asked of their financial advisor and now they are sitting down at the table together, going over their budget and spending, and finding ways to get out of debt.

How Can My Spouse and I Get Out of Debt?

Many marriages are blessed with a spouse who is a live-life-to-its-fullest spender, while the other spouse saves each penny. But too often, husbands and wives end up feeling like they’re on opposing teams.

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Coping With Infertility

Grief is a real part of infertility. It may be heightened in miscarriages or stillbirths, but it is just as real when a couple cannot conceive.

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Facing Terminal Illness in Marriage

Bo Stern writes of her husband’s struggle with ALS, testifying to God’s strength being made perfect in their weakness.

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Warning Signs of Emotional Abuse in Marriage

Are you concerned that a spouse is being emotionally abused in their marriage? Find out which behavior patterns signal abuse.

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8 Devotionals For Married Couples To Bring You Closer

It is rare that a marriage hits a crisis point as the result of one move of one person.

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In Sickness and in Health: How To Face Chronic Illness in Marriage

When your spouse is diagnosed with a chronic illness, you begin to realize that your life, your spouse’s life and your marriage will never again be the same.

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Enduring Bonds of Marriage: Building a Lasting Love

Authors Bill and Pam Farrel look back on some of life’s storms that helped them build a lasting, enduring love in their marriage. They offer some tips that will help you do just that.

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Married to an Addict: How to Help Your Loved One

If you’re married to an addict, don’t give up hope. An expert counselor explains how to care for yourself and avoid enabling your addicted loved one.

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How to Avoid or End an Affair

Consider the following ways to avoid or end an extramarital affair and learn about the importance of knowing your spouse’s primary needs.

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Defining and Understanding Trauma

Not all traumatic experiences are equal, but the way the body reacts to trauma is similar in every situation. Two broad categories might be called trauma with a capital T and trauma with a small t.

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What You Need to Know About Domestic Violence and Abuse

Domestic violence is never acceptable. While marriage is sacred, abuse violates God’s intended purpose.

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Weak Body, Strong Bond

‘God calls you to give yourself, to deny yourself, to be other-person oriented, and you can find life in it.’

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Am I Less of a Man?

I thought my self-image was unshakable. But then the test results came in.

Love for the Long Haul

With the right spirit and actions, any marriage can be restored.

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Making the Most of Marriage Counseling

A Hope Restored Marriage Intensive is just the beginning of healing your relationship. In order to sustain any progress from the Intensive, it’s important for couples to seek the help of a professional counselor.

A young woman sits at a table staring suggestively and flirting with a young man sitting next to her. Flirting is so much fun because the rushes and emotions are sexual. It can seem harmless, but it’s not. Flirting can hurt your marriage.

Flirting with Danger

Some people think flirting is just innocent fun, but is it? Here are some reasons why you need to be on guard and some steps on how to protect your marriage.

A man looks down at the floor in shame as his wife holds her head in her hands in grief and frustration as she sits on the edge of a bed. Pornography use is often symptom of a deeper issue, and using pornography is the way addicts avoid intimacy and cope with emotional pain.

Pornography Addicts Might Be Avoiding True Intimacy

Pornography use is often a symptom of a deeper issue and a way to cope with unresolved pain. The user may be avoiding true intimacy.