One of the most devastating things to happen in a Christian marriage is an affair. Rather than relying upon one another fully for love, protection, and support; one of the spouses has opted to seek those things from another, breaking their sacred vow to God and to their partner. Despite this terrible circumstance, believers [...]
A marriage in crisis can differ from one relationship to the next. Marriages can face a variety of obstacles and trials – from financial struggles, infertility, or the loss of a loved one, to a midlife or identity crisis of one or both spouses. Regardless of your current circumstances, it’s crucial to remember that [...]
For many who are still single, marriage may seem to be the happily-ever-after that they are missing out on in life. This is why many rush headlong into marriage in the hope that their life will become better once they have found a partner to share in the struggles of life. But for those [...]
Christian based marriage counseling and secular marriage counseling can definitely have some overlap in respect to content that’s addressed, problems that are worked out, and skills that are taught. What will differ widely between Christian based marriage counseling and all other types of marriage counseling are the incorporation of biblical principles into the work. [...]
Even if you’ve never heard of the four main communication styles, you’ll probably recognize them instantly when they’re described. They are: Aggressive Passive Passive-aggressive Assertive A person isn’t defined entirely by one style, but when they face conflict, they tend to return to their baseline, which is one of these four types. Each situation [...]
Trust is such a key ingredient to having a strong, healthy relationship. Trust is to a relationship what apples are to an apple pie. Take the apples out and you no longer have the same dessert. Take trust out of a relationship and you’re looking at a totally different dynamic. To the degree that [...]
Getting married is usually a very exciting time for both bride and groom. Personally, both spouses-to-be are entering a new chapter in their life where they will become more mature and follow in the footsteps of their parents before them. Socially, the wedding day is a much-anticipated highlight in most people’s lives, with many [...]
Maybe you’ve just said “I do” and walked down the aisle or maybe you’ve been married for ten years. Either way, you are set to spend the rest of your life with your significant other, which includes a lifetime of sex as well. Not surprising, sex can be a sensitive topic that causes couples [...]
Close, meaningful, and one-of-a-kind relationships are a good thing. Even relationships where you know each other “inside and out” or possess the art of being able to finish one another’s sentence are awesome. Yes, knowing a person well and feeling connected is a wonderful thing all the way around. In fact, it was God’s [...]
Before evaluating the effectiveness of online couples therapy, let’s first look at what couple’s therapy entails. By definition, couples therapy comes under the category of mental health counseling, with a focus on addressing the issues causing difficulties in relationships, such as limited communication skills, unsuitability, and other problems. Couples therapy seeks to repair disordered [...]
