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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Self image and identity Low self-esteem and your marriage In marriage, a poor self-image is not just a private burden, but it can also harm the health of your most intimate re... Article
Marriage • Pornography (women) Pornography, the brain and bonding When we understand how our brains work, we can see that God created us to bond sexually with one person: our spouse. Article
Marriage • Physical intimacy / sex 100+ marriage tips We’ve come up with some practical ways to help strengthen your marriage and take your relationship to new heights. Ch... 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 • Physical intimacy / sex Newlywed sex: How will you respond to the challenges you'll be facing? The best marital advice I can give you is to determine to be a team in sexual intimacy, no matter what. Here are four... Article
Marriage • Communication Be in the company of other couples Being in relationship with other couples has allowed us to see things we want to develop in our marriage and things w... 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 • 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