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4 Ways to Handle Money Issues in Marriage

One of the most common conflicts in marriage is money. Often, a saver marries a spender. Then, one feels constrained or the other...


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Tags: Money, Divorce, Faith,

How to Survive When Opposites Attract Gets Married

We’re all familiar with the phrase, “opposites attract.” And it’s easy to see this concept in action when we look at a couple...


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10 Marriage Mistakes to Avoid

Let’s lighten things up with this post and talk about marriage mistakes. The old saying is true, “Laughter is good medicine.”...


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10 Things To Do Instead of Complaining in Your Marriage

My wife asked me to stop by the store on the way home to pick up some diced tomatoes. As I was checking out, a woman suddenly...


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What To Do When You Hate Being Married

Think of the last time you went out of your way to help someone else. Perhaps you volunteered to serve meals to the hungry, or...


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How Not to Help a Stressed-Out Spouse

Recently, a Grace Marriage participant’s husband was really stressed. She decided to help by telling him, “Calm down. Things are...


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10 Ways To Stay Married
By Brad Rhoads On December 23, 2021

10 Ways To Stay Married

Warning, severe congestion ahead. You've no doubt experienced this phrase. We hate congestion. My guess is you're already...


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Watch Out: Things that Destroy a Marriage

"OK" is not OK. When alcoholics have been sober for a while, they tend to quit going to support meetings and calling their...


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If we had it to do all over: advice for newlyweds

One morning I was getting ready for work in the midst of sad-wife syndrome and five-kid chaos. I was doing OK until lost keys...


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How to talk about money in marriage

We are probably all guilty of deciding (consciously or subconsciously) that dating our spouse is too expensive to do too often....


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In sickness and health: the power of a grace-based marriage

My husband and I recently attended the wedding of a young couple who are very dear to us. As I listened to them make their vows,...


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How to talk about money and marriage

Most of us are aware Jesus taught on money matters more than any other topic He addressed. I still find that fascinating. What is...


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How to resolve conflict in marriage

I have been seeing couples for nearly two decades. And while there are many techniques and skills that are important to help...


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Living by faith not fear in your marriage

Fear of getting hurt. Fear of failure. Fear of rejection. Fear of death. Fear of uncertainty. I had all of it. I tried to fit in...


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10 secrets your divorce attorney may never tell you

At Grace Marriage, we strive to bring you resources that will infuse grace and affection into your marriage as you strive to love...


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Who are you chasing in your marriage?

Who Are You Pursuing?

Some folks will tell you to chase after your spouse. Some will tell you to take care of yourself first—so...


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20 most popular marriage posts of 2020

It's been a busy year at Grace Marriage. We've tried to challenge and encourage you and your marriage over the year on our blog....


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Tags: Money, Divorce, Interviews,

Conflict resolution in marriage: 4 habits for every situation

Married couples will experience conflict. Most marital conflict is because of miscommunication, finances, or physical intimacy....


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5 questions for your next date night

Have you lost that lovin’ feeling? It is easy to do when life seems to suck all our energy and time away. Being intentional in...


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5 ideas for a thriving marriage instead of being married to your job

“Help, my spouse is married to their job.” This is what gets said so often in struggling marriages.

 

Are you the one saying...


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How to save your marriage: ask this vital question

Maybe your marriage doesn't quite need "saving". But, there’s a phrase that Dr. Phil coined—or at least popularized—that's a good...


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Lover or manager? How to handle money arguments in marriage

Early in our marriage, I caught the “Get out of Debt” bug. And, honestly, I wasn't great at knowing how to handle money...


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3 at home date night ideas to keep the romance alive

At home date night ideas. Sounds, fun right? Well, let me ask you something else: is romance a priority in your marriage? I...


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How to stay married during a pandemic

These are some trying times we’re living in. No one could have predicted that we’d all be working remotely, wearing masks in...


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Marriage help during quarantine (free video series)

We are providing FREE weekly video sessions that will help your marriage during quarantine. Researchers say there will be an...


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