Couples
Practical, professional guidance for married and committed couples working through the everyday friction, distance, and repair that come with sharing a life.


Love Expressed Through Respect
Love Expressed Through Respect Can a husband truly love his wife without respecting her? A husband may have…

Love Expressed Through Communication
Love Expressed Through Communication How does a loving husband communicate with his wife? A loving husband communicates with…

How a Husband Should Practically Love His Wife
How a Husband Should Practically Love His Wife What does loving your wife look like on an ordinary…

Understanding What Love Means to a Wife
Understanding What Love Means to a Wife What does a wife usually mean when she says, “I want…

What Loving Your Wife Actually Requires
What Love Actually Means What is the difference between love as a feeling and love as a decision?…

Why Respect Matters So Much in Love and Marriage
The Deeper Question: Why Respect Matters So Much in Love and Marriage Why Do Human Beings Need to…

What a Husband Owes His Wife in Return for Respect
The Reciprocity Question The instruction “wives, respect your husbands” can easily be misunderstood if it is presented as…

When ‘Respect’ Becomes a Tool for Control
When ‘Respect’ Becomes Unhealthy The word “respect” is powerful in marriage, but it can become dangerous when it…

Can Respect Return After It’s Been Lost in Marriage?
When Respect Is Difficult What Should a Wife Do When She Has Lost Respect for Her Husband? When…

How Real Leadership Differs From Control in Marriage
Respect and Leadership What Does Leadership Mean Inside a Marriage? Leadership inside a marriage means taking responsibility for…

What Financial Respect Actually Looks Like in Marriage
Respect and Finances How Does Money Influence Respect Between Spouses? Money can strongly influence how spouses see themselves…

What Loyalty Actually Requires Around Other Women
Respect and Other Women How Does a Husband’s Interaction With Other Women Affect His Wife’s Perception of Him?…
