Dr. David Archives

Scripture offers many examples of people who violated God’s laws and felt shame afterward.

As you take the time to listen to your mate, value what they have to say. Honor their feedback and respond to that information.

The Christmas holiday brings with it not only hope, but significant stress. While we all believe we should be filled with glad tidings, this is...

A separation doesn’t have to be the final warning before a divorce. If handled correctly, and prayerfully, a separation can actually be a wake-up...

Anything less than complete honesty will begin to erode trust. As trust erodes, the possibility for genuine intimacy and attachment erodes as well....

How do we go on with life if estrangement and brokenness is to forever be part of the picture?

Dear Dr. David: It’s the holiday season again and I’m getting anxious about getting together with my family. I know lots of people have problems...

Should we always avoid rocking the boat or are there times when setting boundaries and speaking truth are necessary?

Both men and women act out sexually. Many marriages are fraught with numerous instances of betrayal.

Of course we want change in our marriage, whether that change is a minor adjustment or a major overhaul.

Relationships are built upon mutual respect, and anything less is something less than a true, vibrant, healthy relationship.

Have you noticed how quickly things can escalate when talking about a tense issue with your mate?

I recommend couples who cannot worship in church together find ways to worship at home together—through prayer, song, and reading of Scripture.

We will fail to live up to our ideals because ideals are just that—ideal. They are something to be strived for, but to also realize that we will...

Have you ever noticed yourself becoming irritated, only to be puzzled later as to why you were bothered?