Relationships

The Emotional Cost of Being the ‘Strong One’

There is a kind of strength that gets noticed: decisiveness, resilience under pressure, the ability to lead in visible ways. And then there is...

10 Revealing Facts About How Often Couples Fight—and What’s Actually Normal

Learn how often couples fight and what's considered normal. Explore 10 revealing facts about relationship conflicts and tips for handling arguments in healthy ways.

Why Are Christians So Mean?

By almost any measure, it’s a reputation Christians don’t want, but one many recognize: the mean Christian. Ask a neighbor, scroll social media, or...

Tinderitis. Yes, It’s a Thing. How “Swiping Right” Actually Affects Your Brain.

"While Facebook tells you if someone liked your status update, Tinder tells you if someone likes you. How soon will it be before people go from enjoying that feeling to craving it?"

How 2 Total Idiots Made a Marriage Work

If any relationship was doomed for failure, it was ours. It all started when my husband of 6 years came home and told me he didn’t love me anymore.

“I Watched My Husband Come Alive Under the Appreciation of Another Woman”: Wife Reminds Herself to Make Her Husband Feel Like a Man

At some point, between dirty laundry and a pile of dishes, my husband’s jokes stopped being funny. I sprained my neck over how hard I rolled my eyes in his direction.

7 Ways to Guard Your Marriage When Preparing for Parenthood

Remember: You’re fighting the same fight with the same goal.

The Question That Saved My Marriage the Day I Wanted to Divorce My Wife

"Hoarse and broken, I sat down in the shower and began to cry. In the depths of my despair powerful inspiration came to me..."

What Happens When Your Husband Stops Giving You Butterflies?

Ever feel like the love is just, well...gone?

The Gateway Drug to Infidelity

It's a sneaky mistress we let inside our marriages that steals our husbands’ hearts.

Why I Make Sure My House Is Spotless Before My Husband Gets Home

"I mean, was I trying to hide from my husband how chaotic and messy it could be around here? Nah. He knew it got crazy."