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Is Marriage Worth It in 2024?​

Introduction: In an era where the dynamics of relationships are rapidly evolving, many couples find themselves pondering a crucial question: “Is marriage worth it in 2024?” This question, complex and multi-dimensional, reflects deep-seated concerns about commitment, love, and stability in today’s society. Our recent episode on Marriage Helper, aptly titled “Is Marriage Worth It In 2024?”, offers an in-depth analysis and discussion on this...

 

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When your husband refuses therapy, navigating marital challenges can feel daunting if not impossible.

This guide offers practical, empathetic strategies for encouraging your spouse to consider therapy and other forms of relationship support.

Remember, reluctance to seek therapy is an obstacle that can be overcome.

With patience, understanding, and a willingness to...

 

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I can’t tell you the number of times a spouse has contacted me to explain a challenge they’re going through with sex in their marriage and asked for insight on what to do. I don’t feel worthy of how vulnerable and trusting people have been with their stories to me over the years. And I feel the burden of wanting to give them true wisdom that results in hope...

 

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It’s a great problem to have: I haven’t been able to blog lately because I’m in a crunch with a book deadline. My wonderful publisher, ###, awaits the latest draft of The Higher Desire Wife, which will be released early in 2025. Since I’ve been steeped in this topic for a while, I decided to look back at the first-ever post I wrote about higher desire...

 

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It’s Independence Day in the United States—the day we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4...

 

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One of the personal Bible studies that stuck with me most is when I did a deep dive into what God has to say about trust. While I found numerous passages telling us to trust God, I couldn’t find verses telling us to trust others. Rather, when it comes to human-to-human relationships, the emphasis is on being trustworthy. It jumped off the page to me that...

 

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In recent years, I’ve heard a lot of discussion around emotional triggers. An emotional trigger is an event, condition, or sensory experience that evokes a negative reaction. Knowing one’s triggers can be important for treatment of and recovery from trauma, addiction or compulsive behaviors, and anxiety or depression. But the truth...

 

This post first appeared on Healthy Marriage on November 4, 2020, but I really wanted the information here on my blog as well for my own readers. It’s been slightly edited for updating and clarity.



Infidelity. Pornography. An emotional affair. Using your spouse. Ignoring their desire, their pleasure, their satisfaction.

Any of these is enough to...

 

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When I first started this ministry (over 13 years ago!), there were few resources available for Christians wanting sex advice that was both biblical and practical. Yes, they existed, and I’m so grateful to those forerunners! But given the need, the supply wasn’t nearly enough. Nowadays, I can point to resources that provide quality information and wisdom for...