Marriage can bring out the best and worst in both spouses. Even though we hope for and expect the best, nothing ever prepares us for the worst from each other.
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I remember when Joe and I first got married, our communication was...challenging. What made it even more difficult were the heightened emotions resulting from a family tragedy that occurred two months before our wedding. That element alone made our “communication” anything but honest and open but stifled and volatile at times.
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We were only three weeks into our journey of becoming new parents, but it felt like our marriage had unraveled after hearing my husband’s unexpected and shocking words to me one night.
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Whether we intend to or not, we all enter relationships with certain expectations. Marriage is no exception. On our wedding day, we often wear rose-colored glasses. We assume the best, expect the best, and eagerly anticipate a life filled with rose petals and dandelions.
Last summer, my husband and I decided to conquer an above-the-ground obstacle and zipline course. There were four levels, each one more challenging and higher off the ground than the last. After suiting up with harnesses and attending a quick training lesson, we were up in the trees to begin our adventure together.
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Good communication in marriage can be challenging to achieve at times, and prioritizing it even more so! Here are some ways to help you give precedence to good communication in your marriage:
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Picture this: You and your spouse are discussing something you do not see eye-to-eye on. After several back-and-forth exchanges, temperatures rise because neither of you feels heard. An argument inevitably erupts, and you immediately shut down.
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Marital conflicts are never fun to encounter and usually challenging to overcome. But sometimes, we can reach out to the wrong people for help or counsel, making things worse instead of better.
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Spending quality time with my husband is so important in our marriage. I know quality time can have a huge impact on yours, too! Here are five ways to incorporate quality time into your marriage:
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From childhood to adulthood, I have witnessed family members sever relationships with other family members and experienced the pain, confusion, and anger associated with them all. But in 2019, my emotions went to new levels when it unexpectedly occurred between those I never expected to part...ever!
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When Joe and I said, “I do,” we dreamed of having the type of marriage each of our parents shared. We wanted a united, incredibly close bond that would last a lifetime, but we knew it would not happen accidentally. It required intentionality!
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Every quality relationship is built upon quality time. Marriage is no exception. If you want to experience the close, emotional bond Jesus intends for your marriage, you must continually devote quality time to your spouse.
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In early 2018, my husband and I faced a major decision that would impact almost every area of our lives. He was asked to take over the leadership of another ministry located over 120 miles away while still running our own.
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Our marriages inevitably hit those bumps in the road, which causes conflict between our spouse and us. When this happens, there are a few things we should never do because they only breed further division instead of leading us toward reconciliation.
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Are you afraid if you focus on your husband’s needs, your own will be neglected? Our natural tendency in relationships is to always look out for #1 – us! But that runs contrary to God’s Word, especially in marriage.
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After Joe and I spent the first few years of our marriage navigating “married life,” our different, yet strong personalities emerged from the shadows. With them came an underlying current of us trying to squeeze each other into the mold of who we were rather than accepting and appreciating each other’s God-given differences.
I remember the first time Joe opened up to me and let me inside. It was an intense and emotional conversation, with him being completely vulnerable and transparent with me.
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Have you ever said to yourself, “If I hold back from giving my all to this marriage, I won’t get hurt or be disappointed in the end?”
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After Satan’s many failed attempts of the past, we naively assumed that he would give up and move on. But we underestimated the power of a strong marriage and stable home – and Satan’s desire to destroy both.
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It is so easy to let our emotions get the best of us when communicating with our spouse about marriage issues. Often, and without warning, our heightened emotions can take us over the edge – and our once productive discussion goes downhill, fast!
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