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A young husband and wife argue on a couch. Here's a a practical process of healthy conflict resolution in marriage.

Healthy Conflict Resolution in Marriage

If your approach to conflict resolution is going nowhere, you may need a heart change. Try these five ideas.

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Laughter is The Best Medicine in Marriage

Laughter helps us avoid taking ourselves too seriously and is a great stress reducer. If your marriage is anything like Mark and Debbie Gungor’s, it has its fair share of stress.

A husband and wife are embracing each other with smiles on their faces as they look into each others' eyes, demonstrating the importance of making your spouse feel cherished.

Faith Conversations: Ways to Show Love to Your Spouse

Denying our own interests doesn’t come naturally, but it conditions us toward a more sacrificial love. Dying to self proves we’re serious about loving our spouse in the same way Christ loves His church.

A husband and wife sit on a park bench. The wife is holding a beautiful bouquet of flowers and leaning into her husband's shoulder, depicting authentic intimacy in their marriage.

Date Night With Your Spouse: Authentic Intimacy

Have you heard about the other way of writing the word “intimacy”?—”INTO ME, SEE.” There’s a valuable piece of marital wisdom embedded in this clever play on words.

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Date Night With Your Spouse: Encourage Each Other

What is a marriage? It’s a question well worth pondering.

A close-up of a couple gently pressing their foreheads together, eyes closed, symbolizing unity in marriage and deep emotional and spiritual connection.

Date Night With Your Spouse: Pursuing Unity in Marriage

The parallel between romantic love and God’s relationship with His people is a theme that runs all the way through Scripture, and it has a great deal to teach us about the spiritual dimension of marriage.

A woman and a man enjoy an intimate moment by standing close to each other and gazing into each other's eyes. A healthy sex life isn’t about having more sex, it’s about having better sex. Here are four ways to improve your sex life in your marriage.

Five Ways to Have Better Sex

Sex is a gift God gave to husbands and wives, so why not learn how to enjoy it to the fullest?

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Serving Others With Your Spouse Can Improve Your Marriage

Helping others as a couple can improve communication and create intimacy in your marriage.

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How to End Conflicts with Money in Your Marriage

A practical way to communicate about your finances is to create a “money huddle.” It’s not a budget-planning session; it’s a time to address the emotional side of money.

A couple is consulting with a doctor in an office, discussing their efforts to get pregnant. The doctor, wearing a white coat and glasses, listens attentively. The couple sits closely together, indicating support and partnership as they explore the do's and don'ts of trying to get pregnant.

Trying to Get Pregnant? 7 Do’s and Don’ts for Couples

If you’re trying to get pregnant, it’s important to be aware of the potential pitfalls to your relationship if the process takes a while.

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A New Year’s Resolution for Wives

What if this year you give your husband a new marriage? Join Erin Smalley as she takes the challenge and commits to living out the Greatest Commandment in her home.

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5 Ways You Can Rekindle Your Relationship with Your Spouse

As Christians, we know that staying close to Jesus requires time and effort. So why do we think we can take our spouse for granted? Try these four ways to rekindle your relationship.

A smiling couple holds a piggy bank together, symbolizing their shared approach to managing money and finances in their marriage.

Money and Marriage: Is It His, Hers, or Ours?

Money is a common cause of friction for married couples, and it’s no wonder.

The Power of Praying Together in Marriage

Praying for your marriage is important. Every time you and your spouse pray for one another, great things happen in your relationship.

After the “Family-moon”: Tips For Blended Families

Most couples in a second marriage could use some expert help right from the start. Counseling provides guidance and the kind of insight that’s often difficult to muster on your own.

A couple embraces intimately, their foreheads touching as they prepare to kiss, symbolizing vulnerability and connection in conversations about a partner’s sexual past.

How to Overcome Your Sexual Past and Have Deeper Intimacy With Your Spouse

Blended family marriages face unique stressors that can affect a couple’s sexual relationship. Here are five sexual pitfalls to avoid.

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Protect Your Marriage By Putting a Hedge Around It

These simple steps can make a world of difference in your marriage.

A couple sitting at a cafe table, communicating in order to restore the romance in their marriage.

Restoring Romance Through Nonverbal Communication

Unspoken communication can be at least as powerful as words.

A man and a woman are in a tense moment, displaying signs of holiday stress. The man sits with arms crossed, looking frustrated, while the woman stands behind him, also with arms crossed and an upset expression. A decorated Christmas tree with ornaments and tinsel is visible in the background, highlighting the holiday season amid the tension.

How To Avoid Holiday Stress This Christmas

Holiday stress can turn couples away from each other, so plan now to avoid the stressors and be more connected this season.

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How To Survive Thanksgiving Dinner With Family

Two things bring a chill to the Thanksgiving holiday: an unexpected blizzard and an invitation to the annual family dinner. While you may spend a few days digging out from the snowfall, the fallout from a family get-together can last several years. So, if you find yourself heading over the river and through the woods …