Why do I feel cheap asking my husband for sex? How do I get over it? Transitioning from your role as an unmarried young woman to being a wife is often challenging; suddenly, you’re in a more vulnerable place than you’ve ever been. It can be difficult for some wives to seek out and initiate intimacy with their husbands, but it’s important to start getting out of your comfort zone. In this video, we discuss the importance of approaching your husband to initiate sex, even though it may feel a little awkward for you at first. You’ll let him know…

The trash is overflowing. The check engine light has been on for weeks. The dishes are piling up. You have a free night coming up and no plans have been made. You thought marriage would fix your problems, yet you find them magnified. Phones, emails, and text messages rule over conversation and quality time. Expectations. We all carry them, and never more so than in the context of marriage. They can be powerful, but can also go very wrong. When they are realistic and communicated in a healthy context, you will typically find a marriage that is thriving. When unmet,…

The contrasts between men and women are sometimes so striking that we often hear couples say they’re amazed that the attraction between them can be so strong. Distinctions in gender are undeniable, and in recent years researchers have discovered that men and women have different biological, psychological, and professional realities. There is an inherent completeness when a man and woman marry. Our partner makes up for what we lack. Too often in marriage, though, the fundamental differences between men and women are overlooked and become sources of great frustration and tension. To ignore the gender gap is to risk putting…

A strong marriage may seem simple and easy from the outside looking in, but in reality, there are many factors that must work together in harmony to create a stable, lasting marriage. It’s complex, yet so simple–but each element is essential for your relationship to thrive. In this post, we’ll explore 5 important layers of a good marriage: characteristics that will carry you and your spouse through many happy, fulfilled decades together. 1. Friendship A critical element of any successful marriage is the foundation of a solid friendship between you and your husband or wife. Becoming friends with your spouse…