40 Texts to Send to Your Spouse
What I love about today's post from Marriage Laboratory is how simple, fun, and original it is. It definitely gave me some inspiration, and...
The Surprising Reason You’re Angry at Your Spouse Today
Okay some of you aren't angry TODAY, but you were yesterday, or will be tomorrow. This great post from America's Family Coaches explains how...
Four Amazing Truths to Remember in Tough Times
All marriages hit tough times, and most of the time here at Thriving Marriages we focus on how to survive them. A list of...
Good Communication Is Saying the Right Words at the Right Time
You’re in penguin adorned pajamas headed to bed, then your partner starts to talk about their day.
Gritty stuff,...
Your Marriage’s Scratches and Dents Are What Make It Priceless. Here’s Why.
Mike and I recently attended a wedding. The bride was stunning, and the groom gleamed with pride. Not a dry eye in...
“My Husband Enjoys Football More Than Me!”
Q: My husband seems to enjoy watching football and spending time with his friends more than he enjoys spending time with me....
How to Unconditionally Love An Imperfect Spouse
Chet was being a jerk at a family gathering and a relative called him out on it. On the way home, he...
2 Reasons to Stop Giving Your Spouse the Silent Treatment
The silent treatment creates distance instead of unity
Marriage involves a lot of decisions, big and small. The small ones may not seem like a big...
5 Powerful Reasons to Suck it Up and Say “I Was Wrong”
No one likes admitting they're wrong, but Juli's post today @ Authentic Intimacy makes it a little bit easier. I especially like her point...
This 1 Powerful Truth Will Change How You See Your Spouse
Gary Thomas sets up this post on his own, so I'll keep my setup brief: you should read this!
This post continues an ongoing series,...
When Little Fights Become Big Problems
Q: We don’t have big fights, but lots of little disagreements and hurts simmer under the surface. How can we handle these?
A: The moment...
36 Conversations That Will Turn Your Spouse On
Married couples should flirt and have intimate conversations. You stoke the fire of your interest about anything (i.e., job, hobby, faith, politics,...
Husbands, Love Your Wives Like Jesus. Here’s 3 Tips For How to Do That.
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her – Ephesians 5:25
We have all read it...
How To Build a Marriage That Has No Regrets
To answer before listening, that is folly and shame. –Proverbs 18:13
Like most, I have some significant regrets in my life!
I have several...
5 TED Talks for Your Marriage
Our friends over at simplemarriage.net recently posted 5 TED talks for your marriage that would be great for you and your spouse to watch...
This Powerful Habit Will Revolutionize Your Marriage
My pastor's sermon this Sunday leveled me. He was teaching from the verse in James about being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to...
The Difference Between Forgiveness and Trust
Understanding the difference between forgiveness and trust is critical to every marriage. When Jason and Alisha met with my wife and I they were...
Want 2019 to be a GREAT Year? Ask These 3 Questions.
Longtime TM partner, Scott Kedersha, recently wrote a fantastic post on how to reflect on your past year. While it's not all...
Your Spouse’s Perspective Is Annoying. You Should Listen Anyway!
I don’t know about you, but I often overlook the Lord’s eternal perspective. He sees all of time, from beginning to end,...
Words of Encouragement Can Revolutionize Your Marriage. Here’s How.
It’s been exactly a year since Lisa went into surgery to have her tumor removed. That morning, she told me she wanted...
3 Simple Habits For Better Communication
The ministry of serving love involves discovering and meeting needs. Being committed to serving love is one thing; knowing how to discover and...
1 Easy Way to Make Your Spouse Feel Loved
“There’s something you do that really annoys me.”
We’d just finished dinner on a random Tuesday, and I was all ears.
My husband never complains. Like, never.
And he was...
Do You Know Your Marriage’s Superpower?
I really, really enjoyed this post from Scott Kedersha. It's a creative angle on a topic we haven't covered much here at Thriving Marriages,...
God’s Solutions to the Reasons For Divorce
Do you feel just plain unhappy in your marriage? Or that you’re no longer in love with your spouse? Some would say you should...
“In It To Win It” Is a Bad Goal For Marriage
My wife, Michelle, and I went on a beach vacation in early January. It was great to get away and to relax....
What to Do When You Are Last on Your Spouse’s To Do List?
Today's post from the always-helpful America's Family Coaches is a great conversation starter between you and your spouse. The desire to feel...
Why Men Need Words of Affirmation in the Bedroom
Today's post is about the needs of men, but husbands, your wives need words of affirmation too! Here's 102 ways you can...
When Helping Isn’t Helping You OR Your Spouse
The scene is a couple driving in the car on the way to dinner:Silence for several minutes.“What’s wrong?”“Nothing.”A few more minutes of...
3 Tips for Difficult Conversations
No one sets out to be disconnected in their marriage. However, we can easily end up there when we allow hurts and misunderstandings to...
Running on Empty? Here’s How to Keep Your Marriage’s Fuel Tank Full
Today's marriage tip comes from Patrick Schwenk as a guest blogger for Gary Thomas's site. It leads to a great question: what's one way...
Your Husband Loves You, He Just Can’t Read Your Mind
Early in my marriage I surprised my wife by setting up a Christmas tree (that shed wanted but I'd said we shouldn't get) while...
25 Fun Questions to Ask Your Spouse
John Gottman calls them love maps. We call them open ended questions to ask your spouse. The point here is that you talk,...
4 Ways To Build A Strong Community That Supports Your Marriage
We all need a marriage community – a support system around us of couples our age, and maybe a mentor couple that’s a...
Good News! Your Spouse’s Needs Aren’t As Hard to Meet as You Think. This...
My wife is super in to any sort of words of affirmation. It is easily, without a doubt, her number one love...
3 Keys to a Healthy Family During Covid-19
“In case you missed this over the weekend, here it is in blog form. If there is anything HomeWord can do to...
1 Vital Conversation to Keep Your Marriage on Track
I recently started a fantastic new book titled You Are What You Love. It's not a book about marriage exactly, but it's definitely worth checking out.
There's...
Why You Should Be Nice … Even When Your Spouse Isn’t
Being nice to your spouse is easy! Until they're not nice to you. Today's post explains why we should fight for nice, even when it...
The Destructive Danger of a Negative Spouse
A negative spouse reeks destruction on marriages. Here's how...
Frederick Buechner is a brilliant writer who can jump between fiction and nonfiction like a champion...
5 Easy Ways to Stop Fighting With Your Spouse
Stop fighting with your spouse…if only it were so simple!
Let’s face it…communication is very complex.
What Are You Doing to Pursue Your Spouse?
You need to make it one of your highest priorities to pursue your spouse. One of my biggest concerns as a married...
3 Keys To Overcoming Obstacles In Your Marriage
The other day I was telling my coworker stories from the early days of my marriage. It was one of those moments...
Loving, Not Resenting, That Your Spouse is Different.
I have sought to suck the marrow out of life. Since I am married for life, I want to be intensely married, to explore...
20 Questions: The Importance of Curiosity for Your Marriage
Today's post comes from regular TM contributor, Scott Kedersha.
Last year I co-lead a few discipleship groups with marriage ministry leaders at Watermark. We read...
How to Avoid World War III AND Be Honest
Today's post from our partners at Engaged Marriages shares some great, practical communication tips. Enjoy!
When you’re married, it’s inevitable that some things your partner...
The Meaning of Your Marriage Vows: “As Long As We Both Shall Live”
“As long as we both shall live….”
After returning from a hard workout one evening, I came home to a wonderful meal prepared by my...
20 Easy Ways to Say I Love You to Your Spouse
These are great ways at Valentine's Day or any time of the year to say I love you to your spouse.
How to Ask For What You Need Without Arguing
Sometimes you just have to ask your husband for what you need!
I’ve been talking all month about how to change the dynamic...
Are You Giving Too Much This Holiday Season?
I’m an expert at killing—plants, that is. No matter what I do, I cannot seem to keep my plants alive. They call...
Don’t Let Little Annoyances Become Huge Problems
It’s obvious there are some marriage issues that are so big they cannot be ignored. Left unresolved, these large and painful issues can...
The Secret Fears Behind Asking for Help
What’s the big deal about letting our husbands help with things? Depending on the woman, I think the reasons can vary for why it’s so...