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...
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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...
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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...
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Well, you might think the immediate answer is “Yes.” But that’s not necessarily the case. Forgiveness is an act of undeserved favor toward someone. It is instant. It is not earned. But trust is having complete confidence that someone is who they say they are and does what they say they’ll do…it’s earned over a period of time. If someone steals from me, I can forgive them and be completely sincere, but that doesn’t...
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You’re juggling the needs of your kids—their homework, their sports, their friends. You’re busy preparing for a big presentation at work. You’ve got a bunch of emails to reply to and, oh yeah, you have some Facebook posts to make. Your schedule is absolutely full. You’re doing some great things, but what about your spouse? Are they enjoying the fruit of your activities? Or are they just getting your leftovers? If...
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The easiest thing to do is to look at your spouse…I mean, they’re the reason that you’ve got problems in your marriage in the first place, right? Well, let me ask you, have things gotten better since you blamed your spouse for all your problems? Hmmm…my guess is…no. The movie The Song, which is now available on DVD, shows us how it really does take two to tango. How more often than not, both a husband and wife...
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Every marriage faces difficulties from time to time. But, instead of preparing for defeat, prepare to overcome them. Here are some common hardships married couples face and what you can do. First, money struggles. When financial hardship hits your home, create a workable budget together with your spouse and get out of debt as quickly as possible. Second, there are struggles with challenging children. And when...
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