Marriage

God hates divorce is not the end of this divorce discussion. It doesn’t give us enough information or any context behind why God is saying this.

Put an under- and over- communicator together, and you have one spouse dying for some silence and the other one trying to squeeze a few more words out of the non-talker. We have learned to see the humor in this but also extend grace toward the other when the talker wants to have a conversation, and the thinker wants time to think it through.

In order to make sure your marriage is strong and on solid ground, you need to work at it. Here are five things that will help you increase your chances for a happy and successful marriage.

Spouses try many things to connect with each other mentally, emotionally, and sexually. The one area that sometimes gets neglected is their spiritual life. When both spouses take the time to invest in both their individual spiritual lives as well as their spiritual life as a couple, they may find they have a healthier and happier marriage because they invested precious time and resources into becoming the people with Christ-like character God has made them to be.

This isn’t all that could be said about relationships, but these are a few guardrails that I think will help you to thrive in your relationship with one another.

It's important to let your husband know that you’re not only thinking of him, but you’re thinking highly of him.

A relationship devoid of leading, serving, and affirming turns a deep pool of love into a dry well. Make it your resolution to avert this tragedy by loving your wife in these three ways...

Start with giving thanks to God for your spouse. Then, allow Him to stir in your heart for ways to speak words that will resonate and express gratitude that will speak volumes. Try sharing one simple form of gratitude daily for a week and watch what may happen. A simple word of thanks could mean more than you know, turning some of those daily responsibilities they may see as a burden into a smile, realizing that it has been a blessing to you.

Here are three ingredients to keep loving one another through the years even when our spouse has changed and the feelings don’t show up.

As believers, we must stand firm in our faith and love our spouse with all we've got while fighting to protect it. Because if we don't, the world's ways will sneak in and do everything it can to destroy it. We mustn't let it!So, here's how you and your sweet spouse can stand firm in your faith and protect your sacred union.

Actor Kirk Cameron mentioned how he refused to kiss an actress who wasn’t his wife on screen and the reaction he received because of his move.

So, is it possible to change the course of poor communication in your marriage? Absolutely! But it does take a mutual decision to make the effort to do so. Of course, traditional steps such as marriage counseling from a professional is highly recommended. But there are some things that you can attempt to do on your own as well.

Thankfulness should be a part of our routines. Sometimes it's exciting to go BIG in how we show our affection, but for the most part, it's simple interactions that we commit to doing daily that keep our marriages tight.

Admit it. Certain things about your spouse turned your head and impressed you when the two of you first met. Maybe it was their laugh, their love for God, their positive outlook on life, or the special way they treated you.