prayer is one of the most powerful things you can do for your marriage; god uses it to draw the two of you together with him. this doesn’t mean you should put up with insults or cruelty, but allow your spouse to be flawed… or different. get back to the basics: a man and his wife, enjoying each other’s company. if you have kids, get a babysitter. when your spouse has something to share, let them get it all out before you speak. this doesn’t mean become a doormat and do everything your spouse’s

this will differ a bit, but this is coming from a man who's been married for 14 years with two kids." "- don’t hold grudges.- arguments will happen, but try not to end the day mad at each other.- try to go on dates and do stuff together as much as you can.- tell them you love them every day. if you need counseling/therapy, go to a professional." don’t expect praise every time you do something around the house.be an actual partner, not a burden." we could address alllll of our issues without

for those who find themselves in a time of separation, dr. chapman encourages couples to be intentional about doing the hard word of restoration. if you or someone you know is in the midst of a marital separation, the focus on the family help center counselors are here to listen and pray with you, as well as provide initial guidance and resources to help. dr. meeker will encourage parents to invest love and time in their daughters and develop their character to give them the best opportunity

one thing remains, however: couples must know what works for them and be intentional about weeding out the bad habits that can sink their relationship. you have to strive for contentedness, which is a continuous state of mind, and one that feels doable. but it’s necessary to maintain the assumption that your partner — however flawed and irritating they seem at times — had the best results in mind, despite the result. in this way you will both have pride for yourselves and each other in the

you might be thinking about if you really can commit to being with one person for the rest of your life. but the feelings are still there, and you have to figure out how to deal with them. she talked us through what to do if you have cold feet and when to pay closer attention to these feelings of uncertainty. it is normal to have many types of feelings before your wedding including anxiety, so you might be wondering if you have cold feet. you might be thinking about if you want to get married

the best place to unload the good, the bad, and the toxic about dating these days? in a perfect world, your match would share the same taste in true-crime podcasts, have an amazing relationship with their family, vote the same way you do, and agree on where to set the thermostat. the rest of your wants are nice to find but shouldn’t knock a potential match out of contention. but the sign of a healthy relationship is being able to stand up for your needs and limits, even if you risk them not