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Married Life

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Marriage in the Real World

Whether you’ve been married five years or fifty, you know life with your spouse is filled with its share of magic (when your relationship’s firing on all cylinders) and laugh-outloud moments — as well as those moments of outright miscommunication and downright conflict. Perhaps your needs for intimacy no longer match those of your partner, and you’re battling frustration or discouragement. Perhaps your relationship suddenly seems one-sided, or has become sidetracked by something as seemingly innocuous as fascination with social media or by pressing parenting problems, job changes, or even health concerns. Then there’s that little thing called “romance.”  Yes, romance is the icing on your marriage cake, but let’s face it, life often isn’t very romantic. The act of continually knitting together the busy lives of two imperfect people into a healthy Christian marriage can be a daunting task requiring loads of hard work, creativity, and reliance on God.

Anyone who’s been married for any length of time can relate to the challenges that crop up whenever you seek to build a more positive, joyful, and God-honoring union. That’s married life in the real world. The following articles will help you celebrate the unique life you share with your spouse in all its wonder — for it can be wonderful! — as well as guide you in your desire to up your love, better serve each other, and bridge the gap between differing needs – physical and emotional – and communication styles, so your marriage can stand the test of time.

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Win Back Your Wife’s Heart

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  • Ron Edmondson
I’ve discovered most men have injured the women in their lives emotionally, at least at some level. That’s because most men are typically thinking beings—we predominately process experiences in a rational,…
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Husband Appreciation

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  • Sheri Mueller
Rarely do I see Facebook comments about spouses that inspire me, but one friend posted more than 50 items on what she appreciates about her husband. The list is well thought…
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United Airlines marriage
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What United Airlines Teaches Us About Marriage

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  • Sheila Wray Gregoire
I’ve gotten virtually no work done for the last two days. I’ve been riveted by the story of the Aviation Security Guards in Chicago violently dragging a 69-year-old male physician…
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Dare to Be a Quitter

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  • Dr. Kelly Flanagan
Six years ago, my wife and I had reached a pinnacle. We’d just had our third and last child, my wife had become the director of her graduate psychology program,…
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To the Moon!

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  • Sheri Mueller
A friend recently sent me a clip from a show that ran from the 1950s through the 1970s called The Honeymooners.  It starred Jackie Gleason and Sheila MacRae, who played…
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Green Light, Yellow Light, Red Light

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  • Sheri Mueller
Last week my husband and I had to make a major decision about something that was plopped in our laps at the last minute. I am not a last-minute person.…
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Selfless Love

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  • Sheri Mueller
I believe the romantic love celebrated on Valentine’s Day is something to continually weave throughout a marriage, not just one day of the year. Yet Hallmark cards leave out an important word…
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Infertility
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7 Steps to Strengthen an Infertile Marriage

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  • Sandra Glahn and Dr. William Cutrer
At a time when spontaneous disappears from an infertile couple’s vocabulary, they can still find ways to keep the romance alive while their love life suffers. Thoughtful gestures—a call during…
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Normal Like Me

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  • Sheri Mueller
I experienced a huge dose of reality after returning from our honeymoon and immersing myself into the routines of married life. I discovered my husband is weird. He did not like…
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The Holiday “If” List

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  • Sheri Mueller
When it comes to relationships, the holidays have a way of creating tension. Most couples experience some conflict this time of year. Demands on time, money, and patience, combined with…
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