Marriage • Starting a family Q&A: Do kids change your life? The short and simple answer is yes. Children will change your life – absolutely, definitely, positively. The more imp... Article
Marriage • Starting a family New couples: When do we start our family? No one else can dictate precisely how these factors ought to influence your decision to begin having children. But wh... Article
Marriage • Communication Q&A: Simple steps to a lasting marriage As newlyweds, what can my spouse and I do to ensure that our marriage will last a lifetime? Article
Marriage • Communication You didn't marry a mind reader: How to communicate your expectations I've yet to meet a married couple who didn't struggle with unspoken expectations at some point. By learning to talk a... Article
Marriage • Emotional intimacy Q&A: A strong marriage can survive weight gain Since our wedding five months ago, my husband has gained several pounds. I’m worried I’ll stop being attracted to him... 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 • Faith and marriage When you or your spouse is a work in progress It is also helpful to differentiate between needs and goals. Decide as a couple what spiritual practices need to be i... Article
Marriage • Well-being Love and communication: 11 expert tips for a better marriage We chatted with relationship experts and life coaches for easy, practical tips on enhancing communication within a ma... Article
Marriage • Conflict Are bad manners causing conflict in your marriage? Whenever I get rude or crabby or demanding, it is a sign that something is askew in my soul. More is at stake than ju... Article
Marriage • Marital roles / responsibilities Q&A: How to live with a messy spouse My husband and I haven’t been married long, and I’m just now discovering that he is a "messie." Since I’m the one who... Article
Marriage • Finances Five house hunting tips for newlyweds More than likely, a house is the largest financial investment a couple will ever make, so it’s natural for first-time... Article
Marriage • Communication Tips for long-distance couples Marriage requires dedication, effort and quality time together. If distance often separates you and your spouse, thes... Article
Marriage • Generosity The beauty of "having enough" Read how a couple went from having financial freedom to the kind of spiritual freedom that satisfieds beyond the deep... Article
Marriage • Engagement Preparing your relationship for a lifetime of marriage Couples preparing to get married spend an enormous amount of time, money and emotional energy planning their wedding ... Article
Marriage • Self image and identity Loving your introverted or extroverted spouse To find out about the personality of your partner and their specific emotional needs is to take an intentional step o... Article
Marriage • Communication Marriage mentoring: Take your relationship back to school Enjoy connecting with other married couples and gleaning from their experiences? If so, marriage mentoring may be for... Article
Marriage • Faith and marriage 5 tips for doing devotions as a couple While we admire these spiritual giants in our lives, we also have to remember that they’ve worked on that discipline ... Article
Marriage • Well-being 5 simple ideas to have more fun in your marriage Too often we get stuck in the grind of life and forget there's a season for everything – including laughter! The good... Article
Marriage • Communication Four steps to giving and receiving comfort in marriage You may need to learn to give comfort and understanding. Or you may need to learn to receive. Read on to learn these ... Article
Marriage • Physical intimacy / sex Sexual needs: his and hers Marital intimacy is fraught with hindrances such as poor communication, unmet expectations and resentment. If you and... Article