10 of the Hardest Adjustments to Make After Marriage
Today's post comes from Rebecca at To Love, Honor, and Vacuum. Enjoy!
Adjusting to marriage can be difficult!
There’s a lot of great stuff that comes...
“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....
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,...
7 Common Christian Marriage Myths. #3 Might Surprise You!
Q: We have a Christian marriage—so why is it so painful? Shouldn’t being believers shield us from the problems we’re having?
A: Many...
Your Spouse Doesn’t Want to Talk, They Want to Connect
Doug is one of my (Josh's) favorite authors. Today's post is typical of his practical, straight-to-the-point style. Enjoy!
Most men I know break into hives...
How To Have Healthy Boundaries With Your In-Laws
Q: My mother-in-law really has my husband under her thumb. How can I get her to back off without hurting either of...
How to Win Every Confrontation in Your Marriage
When it comes to confrontation in marriage, I have a rule of thumb that has proved itself to be true over and over again:
The...
1 Surprising Way to Discover God’s Will
One of the Bible's under-appreciated themes is the dozens of different ways he speaks. God's will is found through a burning bush, out of...
3 Tough Love Truths About Your Marriage
A lay counselor who has worked with hundreds of premarital couples told me that he particularly looks forward to the session when...
What To Do When You’ve Hurt Your Spouse
Have you ever hurt your spouse in some way? All right, so it’s a trick question. Of course you have hurt your...
The Question You’re Not Asking
Malcolm and Jenny have been married for ten years. They have three children who keep them busy and exhausted most of the time. Their...
Ultimatums Are Bad, Right? Actually, They’re VITAL For a Thriving Marriage. Here’s Why.
When things happen in married life, whether bad or good, a common reaction is to blame (or give credit) someone else.
While they may have...
Does Your Husband Really NEED Sex?
Does your husband really need sex? In many marriages (but not all), sexual intimacy is very high on a husband’s list. In books like...
Sometimes “Don’t Go to Bed Angry” is Terrible Advice
There's a scene in the Bill Murray movie Groundhog Day where Bill yells at a groundhog "don't drive angry!" (it makes more sense in...
How to Make Your Spouse Less Annoying
Wanna make your spouse less annoying? It’s obvious there are some marriage issues that are so big they cannot be ignored. Left unresolved, these...
70 Great Conversation Starters for You and Your Spouse
Have you ever had a date night where you just stare at your spouse and think "I have no idea what to talk about?"...
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...
A Resolution for Great Communication
In this new year, make a resolution for better communication with your spouse! Communication is the process of sharing yourself verbally and...
How to Create Routines That Promote Communication
Create routine and structure around making time to talk.
Perhaps you take 15 minutes every evening to go over the day and talk about the...
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 2nd Half of Marriage. Prepping for Life Post Kids.
Emily is a gifted interior design artist. After the birth of her third child and her decision to homeschool her children, she...
Silence Isn’t Always Golden. Your Marriage Needs Your Voice
While today's fantastic post from Pure Couples is written to women, this is something that applies to everyone. A marriage needs the...
“True or False?” Don’t Turn Love Into a Test
This morning, I met with a group of friends to encourage each other in our marriages. As we talked, one of the...
My Husband Won’t Touch Me … Now What?
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Laura Doyle of https://lauradoyle.org/
Are you tired of begging for attention from your husband? If he...
4 Tips for Dodging Drama
In lieu of my normal introduction, I'll just let Homeword introduce today's topic and say I wholeheartedly agree.
I love all things John Townsend. He...
Husbands, We Need to Be Fully Present With Our Wives. Here’s How.
I’ve had a lot on my mind lately, but I feel like most men do. We think about our bills, the check...
The $1300 Parking Ticket That Changed Our Marriage
This week we are celebrating our friends Cherie and Brian Lowe’s new book, Your Money, Your Marriage, with a series of posts all about the sexiness of...
Close the Loop: The One Vital Habit That Will Keep Your Marriage Moving Forward
The moment you do or say something that hurts your marriage partner, you stand at a fork in the road. Whether you...
Don’t Want to Drift Apart? Make Plans to Grow Together
As I was reading this post from Gary Thomas, I was reminded of a catchphrase from one of my all-time favorite show: LOST. The...
These Are the Words Your Spouse Desperately Needs to Hear
So today's post by Doug Fields isn't about marriage ... but it also totally is. Do the words you speak into your spouse's life...
How to Keep Discontentment from Burning Down Your Marriage
Today's marriage tip about discontentment comes from our friend Sara. Sara is a prolific author who has written several great books that you can...
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,...
3 Easy Ways to Meet Your Spouse’s Emotional Needs
For some of us, when we hear the word generosity in terms of meeting our spouse's emotional needs, we may think of giving financially....