What Are the Toughest Years of Marriage?

What Are the Toughest Years of Marriage?

You’ve probably heard about the “seven-year itch” or been warned that the first year of marriage is the hardest. But if you’re in year three—or year fifteen—and things feel harder than they should, you might be wondering: Is this normal? Or is something wrong with us?...
What Happens if You Don’t Treat Trauma?

What Happens if You Don’t Treat Trauma?

One moment you’re just living life, and the next moment you’re pinned upside down in a vehicle with smoke seeping through the dash. Traumatic occurrences happen to all of us, and if we don’t take the time to properly process the experience, they can (and will!) have...
What Is the #1 Reason Marriages Fail?

What Is the #1 Reason Marriages Fail?

If you’ve found yourself Googling this question, you’re probably not just curious—you’re worried. Something feels different. Maybe it’s the way you talk to each other lately, or how small frustrations now land like personal attacks. Maybe you notice that respect—once...
Couples Therapy for Separation

Couples Therapy for Separation

Nobody gets married expecting to divorce, yet for many couples, divorce is an inevitable reality. Divorce is already hard enough as it is without adding drama. The last thing anyone wants is for it to escalate into a free-for-all rife with name calling and pettiness. ...
When Should a Couple Go to Marriage Counseling?

When Should a Couple Go to Marriage Counseling?

You’re not screaming at each other. There’s no slamming doors or ultimatums. But somewhere between morning coffee and falling asleep on opposite sides of the bed, you’ve started wondering: Is this just what marriage becomes? Perhaps you’ve noticed the same argument...