Many may not think that couples from the Bible would fit the same category. Usually, we think of couples who struggled more than succeeded. such as Adam and Eve, Abraham and Sarah, and Jacob, Rebekah, and Leah. However, there are several couples whose testimonies epitomize the term “power couple.”
If your mother-in-law is a narcissist, she probably doesn't understand, nor respect, healthy boundaries. This means you need to learn about them and how to set them with her.
There are all kinds of goals that you can set together and as individuals, and now is the time to start thinking and planning before the new year hits. No matter what happens, don’t compare yourself to anyone else on the journey to your goal. It is your journey, and you will get there on your own time. If you are on track, great. If you aren’t, don’t worry; the journey is yours, and you will get there. More than anything, go for it and have fun!
Family dynamics present constant challenges, particularly during the holidays, when everyone is expected to gather together. Couples can get pulled in different directions by family pressures and sometimes by their own spouses. The stress can pile on, causing your marriage to fray in the smallest ways. What can you do? Here are some ways to keep your marriage strong amidst holiday family drama.
No matter how hard we try, holidays are difficult. They can provide stress with making food and dealing with overbearing parents, nagging siblings, and jealous relatives. Setting healthy boundaries from the beginning will take the stress out of the holiday and not place an undue strain on your marriage.
The holidays often bring out the best—and worst—in people, including relatives and close friends. While most of us look forward to spending extensive time with our families, sometimes, there's someone in that circle who's toxic to you or your spouse. Whether or not you have children, shielding your marriage from toxicity during the holidays is important. Let's first focus on why a husband and wife should be a united front in this and other matters—because that's how God created marriage.
Wives give so much of themselves to their husbands, their families, and to the responsibility that comes as a wife. Very rarely do wives get a portion of time to enjoy themselves with their friends, hassle-free. An option this Christmas is to set up a time when your wife can unplug from all on her to-do list and plug into time with her friends.
The last thing any married person wants to hear is that their spouse has been unfaithful. But, the truth is, you’ve probably been unfaithful and didn’t even realize it.
Regardless of what intimacy means to you, it can be affected by outside influences. If you or your spouse have been struggling with intimacy lately, read on. Let’s explore 10 factors that might be at play in your struggle.
Proverbs warns that adultery destroys the one who commits it. If you’re on the edge of a sinful choice, stop here first. Here are five God-honoring steps to protect your relationship.
Let this Christmas be a time of unity, relying on God to bring clarity to the situation. You can trust Him in all things—even disagreements in marriage.
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