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

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Husband and Wife

Love Expressed Through Respect

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

14 min read
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Communication Problems

Love Expressed Through Communication

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

14 min read
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Husband and Wife

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…

15 min read
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Emotional Disconnection

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…

12 min read
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Husband and Wife

What Loving Your Wife Actually Requires

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

11 min read
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Husband and Wife

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…

27 min read
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Husband and Wife

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…

28 min read
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Husband and Wife

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…

19 min read
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Husband and Wife

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…

22 min read
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Husband and Wife

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…

22 min read
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Financial Conflict

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…

21 min read
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Husband and Wife

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?…

21 min read
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