The contrasts between men and women are sometimes so striking that we often hear couples say they’re amazed that the attraction between them can be so strong. Distinctions in gender are undeniable, and in recent years researchers have discovered that men and women have different biological, psychological, and professional realities. There is an inherent completeness when a man and woman marry. Our partner makes up for what we lack. Too often in marriage, though, the fundamental differences between men and women are overlooked and become sources of great frustration and tension. To ignore the gender gap is to risk putting…

A strong marriage may seem simple and easy from the outside looking in, but in reality, there are many factors that must work together in harmony to create a stable, lasting marriage. It’s complex, yet so simple–but each element is essential for your relationship to thrive. In this post, we’ll explore 5 important layers of a good marriage: characteristics that will carry you and your spouse through many happy, fulfilled decades together. 1. Friendship A critical element of any successful marriage is the foundation of a solid friendship between you and your husband or wife. Becoming friends with your spouse…

How Much Truth is Too Much? Being open and honest with your spouse is one of the most important components of a successful marriage, but it’s possible to present the truth in such a way that it is hurtful. Wounding your husband or wife with “truth” will damage your relationship, creating distance between the two of you in the process. In this video, we share our thoughts about speaking the truth in love, and maintaining a godly attitude in the process. Are you and your spouse comfortable being completely truthful with one another in love? Have you experienced “too much…

Investing in your marriage by caring for your husband is essential to his (and your) well being. In the noise and clutter of life, nurturing him could easily fall by the wayside; as his wife, you must create daily habits that not only help keep the two of you connected, but strengthen your bond as well. You love your husband dearly–but what are some great ways to translate your feelings for him into action? Today we’ll share five tips to help you show your husband how much you adore him. 1. Affirm Him One of the most important things you…

How can my spouse and I understand expectations and roles in our marriage? Every person has a list of unspoken rules and unconscious roles that they live by, and these unsaid expectations which can create confusing and potentially dangerous situations in a new marriage. We often even don’t know we’re living by these norms until our spouse begins to break our rules about how life and marriage should go. In this video, we dig into the topic of roles and expectations in marriage, and how to address your own unspoken rules to prevent them from derailing your relationship. How have…