“We’re getting a divorce”, she explained, with a look of disappointment on her face. Her tone of voice changed, as …
5 Ways to Keep Marriage Strong
Google “marriage jokes” and these are some of the things you’ll find: Marriage is not a word. It is a …
Can a Broken Marriage Be Healed?
Mark and Sherry had been married for less than a year. Here they were sitting in my office, explaining that …
7 Things 96% of People Get Wrong Going Into Marriage
There’s been been a lot of talk about marriage lately. From reality TV shows like, Married at First Sight and Say …
When Marriage Is Hard
You may have read a heart-wrenching blog post recently, written by a prominent and well-loved ministry leader, announcing that her …
God Did Not Tell You To Marry Your Spouse
A note from Debra: I’ve been getting a lot of emails from people mad at God – mad at him …
How to Persevere When You’re Ready to Give Up on Your Marriage
One of my favorite things that I get to do is help couples prepare for marriage. Inevitably, when I sit …
Dealing with Sexual Past in Marriage
After publishing an article addressing the topic of dealing with your partner’s sexual history, my inbox was swarmed with emails from …
Marriage Rocks: 3 Reasons It’s Worth It!
Why are people so down on marriage? I got an email from a concerned young woman who was anticipating engagement and …
Who Has It Easier? Single vs. Married
In my practice, I’ve observed a strange irony that exists. Over the past decade, I have counseled just as many …
