The Top 10 Marriage Articles of 2025

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1. What Are the 5 Love Languages? by Brittany Rust

Understanding how your spouse gives and receives love can transform the way you communicate and connect. This popular article revisits Gary Chapman’s five love languages and helps couples identify practical ways to express love to each other in the way that resonates with them most. For many readers, it was a reminder that love isn’t just about intention—it’s about understanding.

“By understanding where you fall and where the people you love identify, you can connect more deeply in your relationships. Understanding how those you care about feel loved will empower you to show them love in the most meaningful way.”

Read the full article: What Are the 5 Love Languages?

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2. Will I Still Be Married to My Spouse in Heaven? by Hope Bolinger

Few questions stir the heart quite like wondering how earthly marriage fits into eternity. This article explores Jesus’ teaching on marriage in heaven and gently reframes the hope believers have; not in the loss of relationship, but in something even greater than we can imagine.

“We should make sure to live with eternity in mind, but not take for granted the gifts God has given to us now. Although we have many exciting adventures to look forward to in heaven, we have to remember we’re in the midst of a race right now that we have yet to finish (Hebrews 12:1-3).”

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3. 10 Bible Verses to Heal and Restore a Troubled Marriage by Amanda Idleman

When marriage feels beyond repair, God’s Word offers comfort, truth, and direction. Readers returned again and again to this Scripture-filled article for encouragement, prayer, and reminders that healing is possible, even when hope feels thin.

“All marriages face problems at one point. We are all humans in relationships and face disagreements and sin. When we are struggling with a troubled marriage, where can we find hope? The Bible offers verses that can help save your broken marriage, with the work of the Holy Spirit.”

Read the full article: 10 Bible Verses to Heal and Restore a Troubled Marriage

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4. 8 Ways You Are Belittling Your Husband and What God Says about It by Kate Stevens

This convicting and compassionate article challenges wives to examine words, attitudes, and behaviors that may unintentionally tear down their husbands. Rooted in biblical wisdom, it calls for humility, respect, and grace in marriage communication.

“Christ is the head of the church like the husband is the head of the wife. We submit to our husbands as to the Lord. This is an immense gift because we have a tangible, daily reminder of this posture that our good God requires of all Christians. After all, submission demands humility.”

Read the full article: 8 Ways You Are Belittling Your Husband and What God Says about It

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5. 5 Warning Signs That You're Married to a Narcissist by Jen Grice

Many readers searched for clarity around unhealthy relationship patterns, and this article answers many of those questions. It outlines key warning signs of narcissism while offering a biblical perspective, validation, and wisdom for navigating a difficult and often confusing marital dynamic.

“You may realize, after the wedding day, that you married someone who is uncaring, unkind, and hard to live with. But it’s often difficult to put the title of narcissist on someone you love.”

Read the full article: 5 Warning Signs That You're Married to a Narcissist

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6. Will I Recognize My Spouse in Heaven? by Beth Ann Baus

Closely related to questions about eternal marriage, this article comforts readers wondering about recognition and reunion in eternity. With Scripture and theological insight, it reassures believers that heaven will not erase love, but redeem it.

“The Bible only tells us so much about Heaven. It's a mystery that has yet to be revealed. And while so much about Heaven is left up to the imagination, I'm confident that even the most imaginative minds can't touch the splendor that awaits us. We wonder about everything from how old we'll appear to be to what language we'll speak. Will the streets really be paved with gold? Can we really be rejoicing for eternity when people we love aren't there? The questions and wonders about Heaven are endless.”

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7. 8 Reasons Why It's Hard to Separate from a Narcissist by Jen Grice

This deeply validating article resonates with readers stuck in emotionally complex relationships. It explains why leaving a narcissistic spouse can feel nearly impossible and offers clarity without shame—pointing readers toward truth, safety, and support.

“When we don’t see the wolf in sheep’s clothing, missing the red flags, we can become entangled and find it hard to separate from them. As Christians who extend grace and mercy to people in our lives as an act of love, it’s even harder. We feel guilty and selfish for thinking of ourselves by asserting boundaries as an act of protection and self-preservation.”

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8. 9 Ways to Make Your Marriage Extraordinary by Linda Gilden

Not all marriage struggles are crises; sometimes couples simply want more. This encouraging article focuses on intentional habits, spiritual growth, and everyday choices that can move a marriage from ordinary to extraordinary.

“There are probably as many different ways to have an extraordinary marriage as there are marriages in our country. But one thing we know for sure is God made man and then made him a helper. We know that God’s creation of man and woman to be together in marriage is sacred… It takes a lot of work to have a successful marriage, and you can’t have an extraordinary marriage without the contribution and commitment of both husband and wife.”

Read the full article: 9 Ways to Make Your Marriage Extraordinary

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9. 7 Ways to Show Your Spouse You Notice and Appreciate Them by Katie J. Trent

Feeling unseen is one of the quiet killers of intimacy. Couples loved this practical guide to showing appreciation through small, meaningful actions that say, “I see you, and you matter.”

“In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to get so caught up in the doing that we disconnect from our spouse. There’s always a task that needs to be completed and a plethora of things and people vying for our attention. We get into our routines and, somewhere along the way, forget to communicate—not just schedules and needs, but the important things, like how much they mean to us and why we appreciate them.”

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10. 21 Responsibilities All Christian Wives Have by Carrie Lowrance

Rounding out the list is a thoughtful look at biblical responsibilities within marriage. This article emphasizes servant-hearted strength, spiritual influence, and faithfulness, offering encouragement rather than condemnation to women seeking to honor God in their marriages.

“A biblical wife is someone who strives to live out her role in marriage according to what the Bible says. She seeks guidance in the teachings of the Bible and understands that being a Christian wife comes with responsibilities and privileges. She knows God’s unchanging Word defines her role.”

Read the full article: 21 Responsibilities All Christian Wives Have

Continuing Your Marriage Journey in 2026

The most-read marriage articles of 2025 reveal a clear truth: Christian couples are hungry for both biblical depth and real-life guidance. Whether readers were searching for hope in the midst of brokenness, clarity in confusion, or ways to strengthen an already loving marriage, these articles met them where they were.

As marriage continues to reflect God’s covenantal love in a broken world, Crosswalk.com remains committed to offering truth, grace, and practical wisdom—one article at a time. Wherever your marriage journey finds you today, may these resources remind you that you are not alone and that God is always at work!

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