Trying to Control Your Spouse is Toxic
Trying to control someone—in marriage, parenting, the church, or government—is evil. The Bible recognizes authority, but it takes a strong stand against control. If...
Husbands Don’t Need To Be The “Tie-Breaker”
When we give husbands "tie-breaker" power, do we end up damaging intimacy?
Often the best conversations on this blog don’t happen in the...
Infatuation Is Normal, And An Affair is Preventable.
In 1977, Avodah Offit wrote a popular book entitled The Sexual Self that became a favorite among many sex therapists. I’m not endorsing the...
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...
How To Be Your Spouse’s Biggest Cheerleader
What would it mean to you to face each day knowing there is someone cheering you on no matter what happens? How...
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...
Jealousy Isn’t Always Unhealthy
You feel jealousy when you experience the unpleasant sensation of a rival. No matter how much your spouse may attempt to reassure...
Get Out of Debt Fast, With These 10 Steps.
Debt can cause all kinds of stress in a marriage. Have you found yourself feeling hopeless, like there's no way to get...
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...
Watch Your Tone! Say Things In a Way Your Spouse Will Hear
When it comes to communication, even more important than words is the tone that accompanies them. You’ve most likely heard the phrase,...
Married Sex: “How Do I Meet My Husband’s Needs?”
Over the past few months, we’ve been digging into the married sex needs of husbands and wives – and how you can...
Why Do People Cheat in Relationships, And Whose Fault Is It?
If your spouse has an affair, are you partially to blame? Why do people cheat in relationships anyway?
That’s been something I’ve been...
Boundaries in Marriage: How to Be a Joseph, Not a David
David and Joseph. Two prominent people in the Bible. Both were godly men who faced sexual temptation. One yielded and paid a...
An Emotional Affair Is Avoidable. Here’s How to Guard Your Marriage.
Today's post from Sheila at To Love, Honor and Vacuum is a great look at why an emotional affair is dangerous, but...
How to Forgive Your Spouse After An Affair
An affair does not have to be the end of your marriage. Here's how to forgive your spouse after an affair.
Q: We’ve...
Delight: The Secret Ingredient of a Great Marriage
Can a celibate nun who was born over five hundred years ago unlock the secret to a more intimate marriage?
Yes, she can.
In...
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...
Adultery Is Alarmingly Common, But It Doesn’t Have to Happen to You.
For men and women, adultery begins in the heart. And for men particularly, it begins when the heart is not guarded against...
Don’t Believe the Lie: Pornography Really IS Insidious. Here’s Why.
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. –Matthew...
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...
We All Believe Lies. Which Ones Do You Struggle With?
A few weeks ago I moderated a late night panel at the Merge premarital class at Watermark Community Church. The panel included two couples who...
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...
The 3 Biggest Obstacles to a Healthy Marriage, and the Tools To Overcome Them
The other day I was telling my coworker stories from the early days of my marriage. It was one of those moments...
A Marriage That Can’t Forgive, Won’t Survive
Miranda had been spending money on a secret credit card for months. She hid receipts, she removed price tags, she sometimes even...
Are Finances Supposed to Be the Man’s Job?
Q: My husband is terrible at handling the finances because he hates paperwork. I like to take care of the bills, but...
6 Great Books to Give (or Read) for Valentine’s Day
You know you love it. Or maybe not. Regardless, Valentine's Day is coming like a freight train and you might be lacking...
How Bad Married Sex Can Actually Be Good For You!
Steve meets Michelle.
They fall in love and get married shortly after graduation.
For our story...
The 1 Vital Thing Your Spouse Needs to Hear From You Today
A quick note up front. I (Josh) love talking about how to create and sustain healthy marriages. If you are a pastor...
6 Powerful Ways to Fight Off Fear
Today's post about how to fight off fear is from The Love and Life Toolbox isn't directly about marriage, but it is...
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.
Why So Many Christian Marriages Are Missing Great Sex
Sex has the potential to be the most profoundly satisfying and rich part of a marriage. Sex the way God intended it...
6 Ways to Make Your Marriage Last a Lifetime
Want to know how to make your marriage last a lifetime? The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. What’s the...
3 Lies That Lead to An Affair
There are three lies that every couple should not believe because they could lead to an affair. A common pitfall, which all...
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...
An Extramarital Affair Is Always Intentional
Paul and Virginia Friesen are friends and co-workers in their ministry to married couples. I love their take on how every extramarital affair is...
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...
It’s Not a Fight About Money, It’s a Battle For Your Marriage’s Soul
If your marriage is at all like mine, money is a regular conversation and - sometimes - a source of tension. What I like...
Can Marriage Survive When the Unthinkable Happens?
Today's post from Intimacy in Marriage is real, and raw, and a gruelingly painful description of a marriage fighting to survive the death of...
How Misunderstanding “Submission” Can Kill Your Marriage
Sheila at To Love, Honor, and Vacuum is one of my favorite marriage bloggers out there, and today's post illustrates why. What starts as...
My Spouse Watches Porn: Now What?
Today's post involves a wife asking Juli Slattery @ Authentic Intimacy what she should do after catching her husband viewing pornography. A thought up front:...
How to Protect Your Marriage from Temptation
Today's post from our long-time friends at America's Family Coaches is a great reminder that steering a marriage away from temptation takes intentionality. Which...
Don’t Be the Bubble-Buster in Your Marriage
Today's post comes from new Friend of the Newsletter ™ Gary Thomas. Gary is a well-known author and speaker about marriage and when you...
The 1 Emotional Skill Most Needed in Your Marriage
Today's post from our friends at Connected Marriage. In addition to marriage advice, they also provide certification to become a marriage mentor. Check out...
5 Ways Being a Submissive Wife Changed My Marriage
As you probably know, when it comes to the theology of marriage - and specifically the Biblical roles of a husband and wife -...
How to Stop Being a Control Freak
This article about how to stop being a control freak is from our friends over at America's Family Coaches. Check out the great work...
3 Steps Toward Restoring Trust in Your Marriage
Fear and love are enemies. Nowhere do we see this clearer than when betrayal has torn a connection apart, and two hurting people are...
1 Hard Habit That Will Transform Your Marriage
If we want transformed lives and a transformed marriage, we need to confess our sins to each other regularly. Confession is simply an honest,...
Are You a Safe Person for Your Spouse?
The reality is that many couples don’t really feel safe, especially emotionally safe, inside of the relationship. When we don’t feel safe, we react...
5 Tips for Building Trust in a Marriage
Kristen and I said “I do” to each other on September 15, 2001. At the time, Kristen was 31, and I was 28, and...