Marriage Update Archives

When I went through my divorce Valentine’s Day was one of the most dreaded days of the year. I hated it.

I'm not an expert on marriage and by some standards I'm still a rookie. But I have learned a few things in these ten wonderful years.

A few keys to becoming a better wife

One respondent said, “As a result of his controlling me, I have low self-esteem. I feel worthless. I have no value.”

Most Christians don’t look to Chris Rock for advice. But on one point, he has something we should hear.

If you’re a spender who married a saver, you CAN learn how to decrease the amount of conflict and increase trust between you.

Say the right thing, and you can help set her free. Every woman's pain needs to be heard and taken in and empathized with.

Marriage, like tandem kayaking, assumes that you are going in the same direction, working together and have the same goals.

In this ever-changing world, God alone can give meaning to life.

Don't tell an abused woman: “If you had more faith and weren't wavering in your emotions, God would heal this marriage.”

Sexual fantasies are natural, since God has created us as sexual beings. But how to deal with them in a healthy manner?

“I want to be in a relationship where any concerns I have, no matter how small or large, are able to be brought to my mate."

How does one go about building a legacy of love that passes through generations? It's simple: serve one another. Love is an action.

It's easy to become bored. Sadly, we even become bored with our mates. Few notice the drift happening, but one day you notice the change...

How do you protect your children from an ex-spouse's drinking problem while still encouraging love and respect?