A continually growing mound of data shows that premarital sex is associated with increased risk of divorce. Here are some of the studies.
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For victims of PTSD and their spouses, there is hope. Treatment and time can help heal the inner injuries of a person battling PTSD and mitigate PTSD’s devastating impact on marriage relationships.
Here are some suggestions to maintain a to maintain a physical, emotional, and spiritual connection with each other when your spouse can’t have sex.
Sometimes, when we meet our spouses, our differences attract us to one another. But then those differences can be frustrating once we’re married. If you’re finding that’s the case in your relationship, here are five strategies that might help.
If you struggle with insecurities and issues of self-worth with your spouse, here are some suggestions to break free from these destructive thoughts.
If you find yourself in an unhappy marriage, try these five simple things. If you and your spouse make these habits last, it will be a turning point in your relationship.
An affair can cause deep, emotional pain and turn your entire life upside down. Dr. Greg Smalley offers some advice to both spouses on how to repair their relationship after marital infidelity.
Over time, the stressors of everyday married life can erode your relationship with your spouse. Here are some tips to help you keep your friendship strong.
Household chores can be a point of contention in marriage. To avoid this conflict, couples should focus their energy on out-serving each other.
When a husband isn’t interested in sex, it can be a source of shame, doubt, and frustration in a marriage. Here are some of the common causes of this issue and some tips on how to address them.
There are five basic love languages — five ways to express love emotionally. Here’s an overview of each and how each type expresses and feels love. Which one applies to your spouse?
Learning to communicate with your spouse in a productive way takes time and sacrifice. Here are some tips to communicate with your less communicative or overly communicative spouse.
If you’ve been unfaithful in your marriage and you’re wondering what to do now, Dr. Greg Smalley explains 10 reasons to have a talk with your spouse.
Sometimes, the busyness of life can wear your relationship down. Author Mitch Temple and Dr. Bill Maier offer some tips on bringing the romance back for a successful marriage.
Marriage provides motivation to learn how to manage anger, which often stems from other emotions: hurt, fear or frustration. Here are some healthy ways to deal with anger in your marriage.
Ultimately, pornography addicts are dependent on God for recovery. Here’s a look at the common signs that married couples will survive a pornography addiction.
Money issues can cause big problems in marriage. It’s important to understand God’s plan for our finances and work to be good stewards of his property. Here are some tips to help do that.
Whether you’re mentoring another couple in their marriage or just know of a couple who needs some help, recommending a good book is a great place to start. Here are some to consider.
Is your husband moody, angry or fearful? He may have difficulties at work. Dr. Greg Smalley offers practical methods that his wife, Erin, has used to help him navigate these work-related challenges.
No one-including our spouse-can control the way you feel. The next time you react emotionally or in anger, take a step back and acknowledge that while the emotion is real, how you respond to it is up to you.