If you feel like you just can’t take any more – any more tension in your marriage, any more disrespect from your spouse, any more disengagement or indifference in the relationship, any more criticism, any more lack of effort – you might be wondering whether your marriage is going to last. But before you move forward with separation or divorce, check yourself to be sure that you’ve made every effort to navigate the challenges of your relationship in a healthy way.

When you live with someone whose addictive behavior doesn’t seem to get in the way all of the time, it’s easy to overlook the impact that their addiction may be having on the relationship. While it might seem tolerable to you, it could be affecting the relationship much more than you realize.

When people ask the question “how long should I wait for my spouse to change?” it really encompasses a few questions. Let’s explore what you’re really asking and get the answer to “how long should I wait?” and “how long should I hold onto hope?”

A common scenario in relationships is that, after a conflict or offense, one person wants to just move on as though nothing happened while the other feels there’s been no resolution. Is forgiveness enough? Is more required for repair and reconciliation? What would that even look like? These are the 5 steps to reconciliation.

Frustration and resentment can build when you’re married to someone who doesn’t seem to see you or know you or care about you. So how can you get through to them and feel seen, known, and cared for? Let’s discover what your options are.

Do you find yourself exasperated by your spouse’s words or behavior? Does your child’s behavior frustrate you? Do you have a sibling or friend who always seems to need help? Are you still trying to earn the respect or love of a parent? Discover what to do when someone's sin affects you - and what happens if you don’t do enough.

I’m stepping on some big toes here, but hear me out. Attachment-based Therapy has a major flaw. Whether you have anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, or disorganized attachment, you’re not going to get to secure attachment without this one key factor.

To solve problems in marriage, you have to identify the problem correctly. We commonly hear that your spouse is not the enemy, but can you tell if it’s Satan attacking your marriage or if it’s something else? Let’s find out.

When things get hard, it can help to have answers. Let’s explore 16 reasons that bad things happen.

There’s a reason your spouse acts like a child. The question is: when will they grow up? And what can you do to help when it seems like they don’t put any effort into it themselves?

Have you tried to set boundaries with your spouse and, rather than getting cooperation or change, you get apathy or resistance? If your boundaries aren’t working, here’s why - and what to do about it.

There are some obvious signs that a relationship is in trouble: A spouse having an affair, physical abuse, alcohol or drug addiction, or pornography use - but what if none of those are present and there’s still a sense that you’re stuck? See if you’re experiencing any of these 5 signs that your relationship is in bigger trouble than you thought.

It is possible to live peaceably with a narcissist. Here are 5 changes you can make in order to stay together.

So often I hear people say that they are seeing changes in their spouse. Slow down. Not so fast. When you think that someone is changing, here are some things to watch for.

Have you prayed for your marriage? Have you asked God to make your husband the man you know he should be? I’m sure you have. If you’re wondering when God will respond to your prayers, here’s when . . .

It’s really hard to feel verbally and emotionally beaten down every day and still count it all joy no matter how you are treated. The Bible says that it’s commendable to suffer for doing good, but it’s really hard to endure. So let’s look at what it really means to suffer for doing good.

You’ve been praying for your spouse and tolerating their unloving behavior for a long time. Will God ever change them? God transformed Saul to Paul, could he do the same thing for your spouse?

How can you help your husband step up or tone it down when it comes to leadership? Men are designated as the leaders of their families and the head of the wife, but what if he isn’t leading well - or at all? And who’s to blame?

You don’t want to be out of God’s will, so how can you know what God wants you to do, especially when you’ve been trying to be faithful to him but things aren’t getting better? Find God’s will for you here. And take heart.

A rebellious child and a strenuous marriage can both be linked to the same underlying problem. Get an understanding of what’s at the root of the problem and discover how boundaries and healthy relationships affect the success of your parenting and your marriage.