Help! I Feel Neglected By My Spouse

By Marriage, Time One Comment

Do you need more attention from your spouse? It’s incredibly discouraging to feel unappreciated or neglected by your partner. Maybe you’ve brought the issue up to your spouse in the past, but nothing has changed. What should you do in that situation? Consider What’s Behind Your Spouse’s Actions (or Inaction) Some seasons of marriage can make you and your spouse feel further apart than you used to. Maybe you’re raising small children together. Your spouse may be having a difficult time at work. One of you, or a family member, may be experiencing chronic illness. Whatever the case, outside circumstances…

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How to Get Your Marriage Out of a Rut

How to Get Your Marriage Out of a Rut

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Is your marriage in a rut? It’s common for married couples to go through seasons where they feel out of sync with each other. Once you’ve found yourself in this place, it can be too easy to assume that you’re going to stay stuck. Luckily, there’s hope for getting back into a happier, healthier relationship. Stop Making Future Assumptions The first important thing to do when you’re stuck in a rut is to stop making assumptions about the future. Just because you feel this way now doesn’t mean you will forever. Whatever patterns of behavior or conflict you’ve found yourselves…

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Summertime Love: It’s Time to Reignite Your Intimacy

Summertime Love: It’s Time to Reignite Your Intimacy

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Summer is a great time to rekindle your romance and reignite your intimacy! It’s a season of fun and adventure, when many couples reconnect through shared time together. There are no rules for how to create special new memories; just focus on spending time with one another and the love you have for each other. There are so many ways to bring intimacy back to the forefront of your marriage. Today, we’ve gathered some of our best tips for deepening intimacy and truly enriching your relationship. Let’s jump right into it. Start Dating Each Other Again Summer is the perfect…

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Help! My Parents Dislike My Spouse – But We Live With Them

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Living in a multi-generational home with your parents or in-laws can be both a blessing and a challenge. Sometimes, couples experience seasons in their marriage that require them to share a home with family members. While this can be helpful during transitional periods, it can cause strain long-term–especially if your parents don’t like your spouse. It’s often difficult to share a home with either of your parents. You’re all adults with your own lifestyle, preferences, and rhythms. It can be difficult for two couples to combine their lives this way, particularly when there’s tension in the home. Still, you might…

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My Spouse Is Unhappy In Our Marriage. Is This The End?

My Spouse Is Unhappy In Our Marriage. Is This The End?

By Marriage, Self Reflection 2 Comments

So your spouse is unhappy in your marriage. Is this the end of your relationship? It’s incredibly painful to learn that a spouse isn’t happy, no matter how long you’ve been married. Whether you’re newlyweds or have been together for decades, it’s heartbreaking to realize that your relationship might not be what you believed it was. Still, unhappiness–on your part, or on your spouse’s–doesn’t necessarily spell doom for your marriage. Wondering what you can do to course-correct the path you’re on? We’ve gathered some tips to help you get started. 1. Set Aside Some Time to Talk About Your Relationship…

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I Want to Get Married, But My Significant Other Isn't Ready. What Do I Do?

I Want to Get Married, But My Significant Other Isn’t Ready. What Do I Do?

By Relationships 2 Comments

Let’s say you’ve been dating someone for a while now, and you’re ready to start talking about marriage. You love this person and can envision spending the rest of your life with them. But what do you do if your significant other isn’t ready to talk about marriage–or, worse, doesn’t want to get married at all? If the person you’re dating isn’t ready for marriage yet… If your significant other isn’t ready for marriage yet, then it’s important to respect where they stand. Maybe they’ve expressed that they want a marriage in the future, but they have their reasons for…

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My Spouse Feels Like My Roommate! What Now?

My Spouse Feels Like My Roommate! What Now?

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Does your spouse feel more like a roommate these days? Maybe you’ve hit a rough patch in your marriage, or perhaps you’re empty nesters. Either way, life together feels much quieter–and less intimate–than it was before. If you’re wondering what happened to the passion you used to enjoy, keep reading. First of all, know that the distance you feel right now doesn’t necessarily mean the end of your relationship. There’s hope for bringing the spark back to your marriage! With a little bit of work and intention, this quiet season could become a new beginning for you and your spouse….

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What to Do When Your Spouse’s Ex Dislikes You

By Conflict, In-laws & Family One Comment

Let’s say your new spouse has been married before–and their ex dislikes you. All you want is a peaceful existence with your new family, but their ex does whatever they can to make your life more difficult. How do you handle that situation? When one or both spouses are married for the second time, it’s not unusual for an ex to be in the picture. That’s especially true if you’re co-parenting children. If your spouse has children with their ex, then naturally, you’ll have to interact with the ex on some level. However, sometimes, an ex-spouse can make your life…

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My Spouse is Always Scrolling On Their Phone! How Do I Stop It?

My Spouse is Always Scrolling On Their Phone! How Do I Stop It?

By Intimacy, Marriage 6 Comments

Does your spouse spend a lot of time scrolling on their smartphone? Is it driving you crazy? Mindless scrolling is a problem millions of people and countless couples have today. If you feel like it’s taking valuable time away from your relationship, you’re not alone. Your spouse may not realize it has gotten out of hand, but it’s an obstacle to intimacy and you’re ready to take care of the problem once and for all. So how can you unglue your spouse from their phone? Have a Calm Conversation First The first thing you want to do is have a…

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How to Nurture Your Marriage While Parenting a Child With Disabilities

How to Nurture Your Marriage While Parenting a Child With Disabilities

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Are you and your spouse parenting a disabled child, caring for an aging parent, or seeing to the everyday health needs of a loved one? The circumstances around being caretakers can impact your time and availability for one another. If you have a child with a disability, you want to be intentional with the time you have for your marriage. Many couples raising children with special needs have tumultuous waters to navigate. There may be seasons when you aren’t able to spend much time with one another at all. This makes it so much more important to support one another…

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