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Learn How To Really Listen to Your Spouse

One of our greatest needs is to be understood by others. This is especially true for a healthy marriage. Learn what it means to really listen so your spouse can feel most understood by you.

Ethos, Pathos and Logos in Marriage

Aristotle said three things are necessary for any good “argument”- logos, pathos and ethos. Find out how these three things can help you in your next marital conflict.

Relational Immediacy in Marriage

Relational immediacy means inviting someone to stop and reflect on what just happened relationally or emotionally in conflict.

How Do I Start a Hard Conversation?

Having any kind of conversation can be stressful but having a hard conversation with someone can be downright terrifying. But, if you go into it with the right motives and a clear plan, even a hard conversation can go well.

How Do I Handle a Disagreement With My Spouse?

There are some important do’s and don’ts when having a disagreement with your spouse. Learn what you should do if you want to resolve your fights in a healthy way.

Stop Being So Critical

It’s easy to point out when someone else is doing everything wrong – but the reality is we aren’t perfect either.

Four Roadblocks to an Apology

Apologizing is difficult to do but a necessary skill if you want to have a healthy marriage. Avoid some typical excuses for why people don’t want to say “I’m sorry.”

Watch Your Critical Spirit

It’s not always easy to be positive. In fact, we oftentimes find that being critical is our default.

How to Talk About Your Past Baggage in a Relationship

We all have baggage of some kind, so learning to talk about it is important in a healthy relationship.

Our Words Have Power

Our words are powerful and they have the ability to either bring healing or destruction to our relationships.

Giving Your Partner the Benefit of the Doubt

We usually give ourselves the benefit of the doubt, but often deny it to others. Yet this way of thinking is toxic for relationships.

Respond To Your Spouse’s Bids

Learn how responding to your spouse’s subtle hints or suggestions can make your marriage healthy and strong.

Four Steps to Expressing Emotions

Understanding your emotions is only part of the battle. The next challenge is knowing how to express them.

3 Spiritual Conversation Starters

How do you start a spiritual conversation? Here are three tips to get a conversation going.

Be Aware Of Your Expectations In Marriage

Unmet expectations can destroy a marriage. Become aware of yours so you can help your spouse know and understand them, too.

Here’s Why Gossip is Toxic

Gossip is dangerous and poisonous to our relationships. Learn what to watch out for and what it takes to avoid being a gossip.

The State of the Union in Your Marriage

Author John Gottman encourages couples to have a “State of the Union” talk that helps them address potential conflicts in the marriage. Here’s how it works…

Three Markers of a Self-Aware Person

Humans are made in God’s image, but we’re also born with a sin nature. Learning to be self-aware will help Christians live out their new nature. Ezekiel 36:26

God Wants Your EQ

Even though EQ is a new idea to us, God had it in mind all along.

Triangulation Versus Wise Counsel

Seeking wisdom from an unbiased person can be helpful so long as you don’t insert them into the conflict.

Triangulation Versus Proactivity

It’s better to be proactive in your conflict, by using clear statements, that will lead to a productive conversation and actual solutions.

3 Reasons NOT to Be Passive-Aggressive in your Marriage

One of the most destructive communication patterns in marriage is passive-aggression. Here are three reasons NOT to get into the habit in your home.

Three Marks of Good Character

Healthy emotions and relational skills lead to a good life. But the foundation of it all is character.

Watch Out for Sibling Rivalry

Don’t let sibling rivalry get in the way of being good to others in your family.

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Learn How To Really Listen to Your Spouse

Ethos, Pathos and Logos in Marriage

Relational Immediacy in Marriage

How Do I Start a Hard Conversation?

How Do I Handle a Disagreement With My Spouse?

Stop Being So Critical

Four Roadblocks to an Apology

Watch Your Critical Spirit

How to Talk About Your Past Baggage in a Relationship

Our Words Have Power

Giving Your Partner the Benefit of the Doubt

Respond To Your Spouse’s Bids

Four Steps to Expressing Emotions

3 Spiritual Conversation Starters

Be Aware Of Your Expectations In Marriage

Here’s Why Gossip is Toxic

The State of the Union in Your Marriage

Three Markers of a Self-Aware Person

God Wants Your EQ

Triangulation Versus Wise Counsel

Triangulation Versus Proactivity

3 Reasons NOT to Be Passive-Aggressive in your Marriage

Three Marks of Good Character

Watch Out for Sibling Rivalry

Investigate Faith

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