Marriage • Life Challenges What to do when your spouse loses their job We were both blindsided by his boss’ announcement that he was being let go! There are a number of observations I woul... Article
Marriage • Unemployment Protecting your marriage during a crisis Even though conflicts are more likely during a crisis, your relationship doesn’t have to suffer. When you resolve con... Article
Marriage • Unemployment Q&A: Facing job loss as a couple My husband lost his job three months ago and hasn’t had much success finding a new job. He is bored, depressed and ha... Article
Marriage • Unemployment Navigating a midlife career change If a new role is something you feel God is calling you to, it’s possible that exciting and fulfilling opportunities a... Article
Marriage • Unemployment Supporting your spouse through an involuntary career change Whether you or your spouse are facing a job loss, a lay-off or an economic downturn, an involuntary career change imp... Article
Marriage • Addiction Three ways to know if marriage counselling is for you Every marriage experiences ups and downs, but how do you know when the "downs" require counselling? Here are three sc... Article
Marriage • Physical abuse When COVID-19 isolation increases the risk of marital abuse Focus on the Family Canada wants you to know that if you are dealing with this in your own home, or you know someone ... Article
Marriage • Married first 5 years What we wish we knew as newlyweds From communicating to prayer, personality differences to finances, we hope the following advice will give you and you... Article
Marriage • Conflict How to rekindle "like" for your spouse What can you do to rekindle that sense of connection when you feel it’s missing? Consider the following questions. Article
Marriage • Communication 9 questions to ask your spouse to strengthen your marriage As your relationship matures, the questions should become more intentional, and your skills at asking them need to be... Article
Marriage • Conflict A better way to resolve conflict Resolving conflict in a positive manner isn’t as easy as simply deciding to speak gently and humbly. So we created a ... Article
Marriage • Boundaries The benefits of losing control in your marriage When husbands or wives attempt to control their spouse, they are placing themselves in the position of God, squelchin... Article
Marriage • Separation When you don't want to divorce but your spouse does A rash reaction will do little to change your spouse’s opinion. The best thing you can do is to stay calm and not pus... Article
Marriage • Boundaries When you feel squelched by your forceful spouse If you’re a gentle-natured person with a domineering spouse, you need to push back when your spouse is overbearing. ... Article
Marriage • Communication 3 qualities necessary for overcoming marital distress While some couples find a way through on their own, many feel stuck. So, what differentiates someone who stays simply... Article
Marriage • Mental health Do you need refreshment in your marriage? We need refreshment — physical, mental, spiritual and emotional. We need to pause and check in with ourselves and our... Article
Marriage • Mental health Autism in marriage Because of the powerful guidance and support I received from Stephanie Holmes and others, I am able to offer these ti... Article
Marriage • Conflict Identifying the negative feelings behind unresolved conflict It does not need to be this way. Reactions can be stopped. The doors to the cave can be opened. Facing our negative f... Article
Marriage • Anxiety Living with anxiety: What you and your spouse need to know In a marriage where only one spouse lives with anxiety, it can be difficult to navigate this dynamic together. How wi... Article
Marriage • Verbal and emotional abuse How to know if you're in an emotionally abusive relationship Three types of emotional abuse can be difficult to recognize: gaslighting, retaliation and projection. Article