Sexual intimacy is one of the most beautiful and sometimes complicated aspects of marriage. For many Christian couples, the question of “Who should initiate sex?” can be a source of confusion, frustration, or even hurt feelings. Some husbands wonder why their wives rarely make the first move, while wives may feel uncertain about what’s expected [...]
Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts, but it’s also one of life’s greatest challenges. Every couple walks down the aisle with hope, love, and dreams for the future. But somewhere along the way, real life sets in—misunderstandings, disappointments, and old wounds can pile up until even the strongest couples wonder, “Can we really make [...]
Most couples never walk down the aisle thinking, “One day, we’ll just feel like roommates.” But somewhere along the way, between work, bills, parenting, and the daily grind, many marriages drift into that exact place. You share a home, maybe even a bed, but the spark is gone. You’re managing life together, but the romance, [...]
Marriage is a journey made up of a thousand daily choices. Some days, those choices feel easy—like when you’re laughing together over coffee, or holding hands during a walk. Other days, the choice to love, to forgive, to stay connected, feels a lot harder. But at the heart of every strong marriage is this simple [...]
Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, it’s never enough? Maybe you’re a husband who’s heard, “If you’d just help more around the house, I’d be happy,” or “If you’d listen better, things would be different.” So you try. You step up. You change. But somehow, the goalpost moves again. Suddenly, it’s [...]
Let’s talk about something you might have heard tossed around in conversations, magazines, or even on social media: the “starter marriage.” It sounds a bit like “starter home,” doesn’t it? The idea is similar—a first attempt, a practice run, something you try out before moving on to the “real thing.” But when it comes to [...]
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Happy wife, happy life.” It’s tossed around at weddings, joked about in men’s groups, and even printed on coffee mugs. But is there real wisdom in this saying, or is it just a catchy rhyme? As Christians, how should we think about this idea? Let’s dig in, look at what [...]
Many women today feel the pressure to “wear the pants” in their marriage. Maybe it started out of necessity, or maybe it’s just your personality to take charge. But somewhere along the way, what began as helpful leadership can turn into a pattern of power and control that leaves both you and your husband feeling [...]
When most people hear the word “separation” in marriage, they think of heartbreak, failure, or the first step toward divorce. But what if separation could actually be a tool for healing, not just an ending? That’s the heart behind restorative separation—a purposeful, temporary time apart designed to help couples find hope, healing, and a path [...]
Marriage is meant to be a lifelong journey of love, faithfulness, and growth. But the reality is, even the strongest marriages can face seasons of struggle. Sometimes, those struggles become so deep that the relationship starts to unravel. Understanding the stages of marital breakdown can help couples recognize warning signs early and seek God’s help [...]
