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A couple holds hands in the middle of a field in a sunset. Decades of data has shown that premarital sex seems to be associated with a significant elevated risk of divorce. Here's a list of that data on premarital sex and divorce.

Premarital Sex and Greater Risk of Divorce

A continually growing mound of data shows that premarital sex is associated with increased risk of divorce. Here are some of the studies.

A man sits with his face buried in his hands, clearly sad. His wife sits next to him trying to comfort him. For victims of PTSD and their spouses, there is hope. Treatment and time can help mitigate PTSD's devastating impact on your marriage.

PTSD and Your Marriage

For victims of PTSD and their spouses, there is hope. Treatment and time can help heal the inner injuries of a person battling PTSD and mitigate PTSD’s devastating impact on marriage relationships.

A man sits on a couch across from his spouse, comforting her. Sometimes your spouse can’t have sex due to illness or trauma. The good news is there’s more to sex than just the physical.

If Your Spouse Can’t Have Sex, How Do You Keep Your Marriage Strong?

Here are some suggestions to maintain a to maintain a physical, emotional, and spiritual connection with each other when your spouse can’t have sex.

An introverted woman sits in a nice quiet place in a library among stacks of books. If you married an introvert, here are five strategies to help you appreciate your differences and leverage them to build a stronger marriage.

Different Personalities: Help, I Married an Introvert!

Sometimes, when we meet our spouses, our differences attract us to one another. But then those differences can be frustrating once we’re married. If you’re finding that’s the case in your relationship, here are five strategies that might help.

A sad woman sits next to a window, contemplating her insecurities. You may be able to work through insecurity in your relationship by seeking help. Here are some suggestions to get you started.

How to Stop Being Insecure in a Relationship

If you struggle with insecurities and issues of self-worth with your spouse, here are some suggestions to break free from these destructive thoughts.

A young couple walk arm-in-arm down a pathway in a park surrounded by trees. How can you fix an unhappy marriage? Learn how you can develop effective, yet simple habits for marital happiness.

Unhappy Marriage? Fix It with These Simple Habits for Marital Happiness

If you find yourself in an unhappy marriage, try these five simple things. If you and your spouse make these habits last, it will be a turning point in your relationship.

A woman holds her wedding ring in shame, while her husband, slightly out of focus, sits on the other end of the room sadly holding his head in his hands. If you recently discovered your spouse has been unfaithful, I want to offer some guidance on how to recover from marriage infidelity.

Marital Infidelity: Recovery for Both Wounded Spouses

An affair can cause deep, emotional pain and turn your entire life upside down. Dr. Greg Smalley offers some advice to both spouses on how to repair their relationship after marital infidelity.

A couple stands arm-in-arm on a beach with the water in the background. They are gazing into each other's eyes. The stresses of everyday life can tax your marriage. Here are 12 suggestions to cultivate a deeper friendship with your spouse.

Twelve Steps to a Deeper Friendship With Your Spouse

Over time, the stressors of everyday married life can erode your relationship with your spouse. Here are some tips to help you keep your friendship strong.

A young couple sweep the floor together in their kitchen. When you share the chores in your marriage and your goal is to out-serve each other, you can bring an end to the chore wars in your home.

Chores and Your Marriage

Household chores can be a point of contention in marriage. To avoid this conflict, couples should focus their energy on out-serving each other.

A man and woman lie in bed, backs to each other. Of all the sexual secrets that couples carry, one of the most painful is when the husband isn't interested in sex. Here are some tips to help.

When Your Husband Isn’t Interested in Sex

When a husband isn’t interested in sex, it can be a source of shame, doubt, and frustration in a marriage. Here are some of the common causes of this issue and some tips on how to address them.

A man hides a gift he intends to give his wife behind his back as he approaches her in the house. Gift-giving is one of the five love languages. There are five love languages. Each person has a primary love language that we must learn to speak if we want that person to feel loved.

Understanding and Learning to Speak the Five Love Languages

There are five basic love languages — five ways to express love emotionally. Here’s an overview of each and how each type expresses and feels love. Which one applies to your spouse?

A man and woman sit on a couch facing each other in deep communication. A man and woman sit on a couch facing each other in deep communication. Most couples need help learning to communicate in marriage in a productive way. Understanding the needs of a spouse requires sacrifice.

Learning to Communicate in a Relationship

Learning to communicate with your spouse in a productive way takes time and sacrifice. Here are some tips to communicate with your less communicative or overly communicative spouse.

A woman looks at her wedding ring on one end of a couch, while a man holds his head dejected on the other end of the couch. Should you tell your wife about infidelity? Is it better to be honest and hurt your spouse and risk your marriage?

Infidelity — To Tell Or Not To Tell Your Spouse?

If you’ve been unfaithful in your marriage and you’re wondering what to do now, Dr. Greg Smalley explains 10 reasons to have a talk with your spouse.

“A couple smiles warmly at each other, standing close together with mountains in the background, capturing a moment of keeping the romance alive.”

How to Keep Romance Alive for a Successful Marriage

Sometimes, the busyness of life can wear your relationship down. Author Mitch Temple and Dr. Bill Maier offer some tips on bringing the romance back for a successful marriage.

An angry woman sits at the end of a couch, clearly angry with the bearded man sitting on the other end of the couch. There is plenty of motivation to learn how to deal with anger in your marriage effectively. Here are a few scenarios to consider.

Dealing With Anger in Your Marriage

Marriage provides motivation to learn how to manage anger, which often stems from other emotions: hurt, fear or frustration. Here are some healthy ways to deal with anger in your marriage.

A wife comforts her husband, who is holding his head in shame. Here are the top 10 indicators your marriage will survive pornography addiction.

Ten Indicators Your Marriage Will Survive Pornography Addiction

Ultimately, pornography addicts are dependent on God for recovery. Here’s a look at the common signs that married couples will survive a pornography addiction.

A photo of a little bride and groom plastic pieces standing in a stack of money. Biblical stewardship means we are caretakers of what God has given us. So, when it comes to marriage and money, what does God expect?

Marriage and Money: What Does God Expect?

Money issues can cause big problems in marriage. It’s important to understand God’s plan for our finances and work to be good stewards of his property. Here are some tips to help do that.

A married couple sits together on a couch reading books, with the woman lying her head down on her husband's lap. You can encourage connection and conflict resolution by suggesting Christian marriage books to someone who’s struggling in their marriage.

The Best Christian Marriage Books

Whether you’re mentoring another couple in their marriage or just know of a couple who needs some help, recommending a good book is a great place to start. Here are some to consider.

A photo of a husband and wife sitting on a couch, with the wife comforting her husband, who is obviously stressed. If you're the wife of a stressed-out husband, maybe these tips will help you support your husband through work stress.

How to Support Your Husband Through Work Stress

Is your husband moody, angry or fearful? He may have difficulties at work. Dr. Greg Smalley offers practical methods that his wife, Erin, has used to help him navigate these work-related challenges.

A woman sits on a couch with her husband, comforting him after and argument. Don't let your spouse make you angry. When you feel strong emotion (a reaction), slow down and decide what to do next (a response).

Don’t Let Your Spouse Make You Angry

No one-including our spouse-can control the way you feel. The next time you react emotionally or in anger, take a step back and acknowledge that while the emotion is real, how you respond to it is up to you.

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