Relationships Archives

What do husbands want most of their wives? Surprisingly, the answer is not of a physical nature but more Biblical: Respect. Author Karol Ladd...

It's hard to imagine how anyone could put up with me and those antics for all this time. In fact, she's had times (just like I have) when she felt...

In 1996 Gary's dad died. Processing grief for anyone is extremely complex and Gary is no exception. There were times when I felt like I was dying...

There’s nothing natural about good communication, good intimacy, or good relationships. On the contrary, good communication is learned. The great...

Is it really so wrong to "stay together for sake of the children?" We’ve seen that couples who realize that their marriage is less about getting...

Have you ever sat back reflecting on your marriage either in a pensive mood or right in the middle of a conflict and thought, "why can't she see...

Too many of us become parents and then place our marriage on the back burner. If your marriage is suffering from a lack of attention due to the...

My father once told me that prayer is like looking down the barrel of a loaded gun. "You're likely to get what you're asking for." I put flirtation...

But then, unexpectedly, circumstances can change. The company downsizes. The spark dwindles. Somebody gets sick. Somebody feels hurt. Or the...

When we want to be successful, we don't "wing it." Yet we often assume success in marriage will come without any practice!

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...

How does a wife assist her husband in serving the Lord? And how does a wife serve the Lord if her husband is lagging behind?

Unfortunately, young couples today have seen more TV sitcoms than real-life examples of godly marriages, so they don't have a clue what one looks...

What might happen if you began to see your spouse through different eyes -- perhaps even eyes of appreciation and respect? A little respect goes a...

When it comes to physical intimacy, good Christian people go from no, no, no -- to YES in literally the time it takes to say, "I do." But the...