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Why Do Men Cheat

In marriage, it’s important to know everything about your spouse—including the ways they’re tempted. So here are 3 reasons why men cheat and how you can encourage loyalty. First, men cheat because they feel emotionally and physically distant from their wives. To avoid this, regularly reconnect with your spouse by going on dates, spending time together, and being physically intimate. Second, men cheat because of...
Apr 22, 2015 / Wives

How to Identify Your Real Marriage Issues

There’s nothing simple about marriage conflict. It’s messy, it’s moody…and it’s mostly, a misunderstanding. So here are 2 ways to identify the real issues in your marriage. First, with honesty. Start with what’s on the surface—how you’re hurt over changed plans or dirty dishes in the sink. Then, share the deeper truth—how you’re really hurt…maybe because you feel neglected or not appreciated. Second, identify the...
Apr 21, 2015 / Saving Your Marriage

7 Marriage Resolutions

If you’re looking for ways to strengthen your marriage, consider these 3 marriage resolutions. First, choose to assume the best. This means trusting your spouse’s motives and actions, rather than jumping to the wrong conclusion. Second, choose to make the most of your marriage. No matter how good or bad your marriage currently is, commit to focusing on what you can do to make it better and love your spouse through...
Apr 17, 2015 / General

5 Types of Compliments to Give Your Spouse

Everyone needs to know they’re appreciated, especially in marriage. A great compliment can make your spouse’s week. For the next few days, use one of these types of compliments on your spouse. First, compliment their people skills…how they treat others. Notice when they show uncommon kindness, generosity, chivalry or patience. Say, “I really admire how kind you were to the people in that crazy, crowded store!”...
Apr 16, 2015 / Communication

7 Things You Should Stop Doing to Your Spouse in Public

A husband and wife should be on the same team. But sometimes we don’t act like it…we embarrass or disrespect our spouse in public. So here are some things you should stop doing to your spouse in public. First, stop criticizing your spouse to others. Second, stop making your spouse the punch line. This behavior belittles your spouse and suggests that you don’t care, even if you do. Third, stop sharing the details...
Apr 13, 2015 / Saving Your Marriage

How to Evaluate You Relationship with Your Spouse

If you want to evaluate your marriage, the best way is to talk to the one person that knows your marriage as well, or better than, you do…your spouse. So here are 2 questions you can ask your spouse to assess your relationship. First ask, “How can I be better spouse to you?” Ask for practical examples. Second, ask, “Have I seemed oblivious to anything important going on in the family?” If you have missed...
Apr 06, 2015 / Communication

RESPECT

Being married to someone means knowing all of their flaws—their impatience, their mistakes, their lack of self-control...the list goes on and on. So it’s no wonder that knowing your spouse’s imperfections makes showing them respect a huge challenge. But here are 2 truths to remember when struggling to respect your spouse. First, respect is an act of the will. Respect isn’t something you just give your spouse when...
Mar 31, 2015 / Saving Your Marriage

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