Marriage Archives

If we want healthy, happy marriages, we must learn to honor our mates. But what does honor look like in the daily life of a couple?

Studies show that the top reason couples argue is disagreement about money. If your marriage is one of the many filled with tension over financial...

Dear Dr. David: Every time I become angry or upset about a situation, my husband will NOT speak with me. In the past I used to become extremely...

Frequently, we are so anxious to be "right" we try to force our views on our spouses...

America's experiment with no-fault divorce has produced a massive toll of cultural destruction and personal pain...

Every conflict includes two truths, two true versions of what happened - yours and your spouse's. Many couples make the mistake of fighting over...

Every crisis, no matter the magnitude, is a step toward an enriched life...

Is your marriage like a dance, or more like a debate? Most of us would rather dance, no question, but a dance doesn't just happen...

What can couples do about marriage difficulties that result from premarital sex?

Perhaps you feel you are on two different spiritual "wavelengths" or you're married to a loving, yet unbelieving spouse. How you live out your...

Sometimes our past relationship baggage can bump into a tender place in our mate's heart, and hurt them.

A hedge makes the statement, “Private Property, No Trespassing.” The symbolic hedges around our marriages serve the same purposes...

Dear Dr. David: I have two young children who attend public school. Because of all the violence over the past few years, I’m thinking about pulling...

Sometimes it's easy to notice all that our spouse doesn't do around the house. However, if pressed, each of us could make a list of all the things...

I’ve become aware that it is not always possible to “understand” your spouse; sometimes we can only “adjust, adapt and appreciate.”